RMMLA-Asian Drama and Performance Session, 2024 CFP

RMMLA Asian Drama and Performance Session, 2024

Call for Proposals

CFP: Asian Drama and Performance Session

Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association 77th Annual Convention

Conference Date: October 10-12, 2024

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

From traditional theatrical practices to contemporary pop culture, the notion of “performance” has continuously played a pivotal role. It not only influences how we interpret literary and visual texts, but also reflects the evolution of society. With “performance” as the focal point, we aim to bring together scholars who can offer insightful perspectives on the topics related to Asian drama, dance and performance. We welcome studies on Asian dramatic texts and performance traditions across various time periods and regions. Papers that examine the performance in a range of humanities disciplines such as cultural studies, film and media studies, gender studies, religion, and anthropology are also encouraged.

We welcome topics including but not limited to:

Asian Dance and Drama in Digital Media

Decolonizing Asian drama and performance

Race and ethnicity in Asian drama and performance

Engendering or queering Asian drama and performance

(Post-)Human Body and mobility in Asian drama and performance

Nationality and diaspora in Asian drama and performance

Scripts, Staging, and Props in Theatrical Performances

Spatiality and Temporality of Asian Drama, Dance, and Performance

Age, aging, and youth in Asian drama and performance

Prospective participants should submit an abstract of approximately 250 words along with a short (2-3 sentence) biography through this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwV_Ei7_ZQxtgCmxKQacL0UrvULHnufXkr0ZDcdf8TD1ovhQ/viewform?usp=sf_link by March 15, 2024. The language of the session is English.

Please direct any inquiries to: Miao Dou, Melody Yunzi Li, and Pai Wang.

Contact Information

Miao Dou (doumiaokyle@gmail.com) 

Melody Yunzi Li (mli40@Central.UH.EDU)

Pai Wang (paiwang@caltech.edu )