The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 29.0213 Tuesday, 5 June 2018
From: Hardy Cook <
Date: June 5, 2018 at 7:37:07 AM EDT
Subject: Armenian Shakespeare Association International Conference 2018
http://www.armenianshakespeare.org
The 2nd ASA International Conference in Yerevan, Armenia
27-30th September 2018
“Shakespeare Between the Crossroads of East and West”
Dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the legendary actor
Vahram Papazian (1888-1968)
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Pr. Jerzy Limon - Director of The Gdansk Shakespeare Theatre
Pr. Lisa Hopkins – Head of the Graduate School, Sheffield Hallam University
The Armenian Shakespeare Association (ASA) invites academics, research students, independent scholars, critics and theatre practitioners its second international conference in Yerevan. The conference is organised in partnership with the American University of Armenia (AUA) and the National Museum of Theatre and Literature (NMTL). Rooms in a 3* centrally located hotel are reserved for participants with a special discount. ASA has also arranged sightseeing tours (to museums, historical and architectural sites) and evening entertainment each day of the conference. Additionally, participants will be able to join:
- Festive celebrations, including concerts, shows and exhibitions dedicated to the 2800th anniversary of the capital Erebuni at the end of September;
- Performances at the International Theatre Festival HIFEST between the 1st and the 5th October.
Participants are highly encouraged to organise their individual panels by registering their interest before the 30th May, and abstracts of around 300 words MUST be submitted via email before the 30th June.
Here are few panel topics, however further suggestions are most welcome:
- 2018 spotlight on Othello: global/local variations and their significance in adoptive countries;
- Viewing and reviewing Shakespeare: the conference will watch current Shakespeare productions and organise discussions with the cast and creative teams;
- Translating Shakespeare: linguistic, geographic and poetic challenges: translators of any language warmly welcome;
- Shakespearean reworkings in cinematography, opera, classical and contemporary music, art, ballet;
- Round table: teaching Shakespeare, why and how to engage the new generation of Shakespeareans.
For all inquiries contact:
Registration form and conference fees: www.armenianshakespeare.org