Higher Education Research & Creative Conference

The purpose of the Higher Education Research & Creative Conference is to provide a forum for scholars, teachers, students, professionals, and others interested in the scholarly inquiry of theatre-related topics. Attendees gather to present papers, roundtable discussions, and poster/digital presentations and discuss the ideas set forth as a group, thus creating an opportunity to share ideas and promote scholarship in the academic and professional theatre community. While special consideration is given to submissions intersecting with the determined annual theme, scholarly research presentations focusing on any topic relating to all aspects of theatre studies are welcomed.

Scholarly Debut Papers Project

The purpose of the Scholarly Debut Papers Project (SDPP) is to provide a forum at the annual Higher Education Research & Creative Conference for young scholars (debut presenters – both undergraduate & graduate level) interested in the scholarly inquiry of theatre-related topics. Selected winners are invited to TheatreFest to present their papers and discuss their ideas within a supportive scholarly group comprised of academics and theatre professionals. While special consideration is given to submissions illuminating the annual conference theme, SDPP welcomes any debut scholarly papers that focus on any topic relating to theatre studies.

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