CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS - A BOOK ON NEW DRAMATURGIES - Closes on 31st March 2011
The Dramaturgs’ Network is looking for previously unpublished contributions of 3000 – 6000 words for their planned book: New dramaturgies – a fresh perspective (working title). Methuen publishers have expressed interest in this book - the publication is subject to a final approval by the publishers.
Aims and scope of the book:
There is an increasing number of dramaturgs who are now working within a Live Art, Devised Theatre, Experimental Theatre and Dance context – all relatively new strands of dramaturgy. A new discourse is emerging surrounding the changing role of the dramaturg in the United Kingdom. This book sets out to take a fresh look at the role of the dramaturg in the area of these “new dramaturgies”.
The Dramaturgs’ Network is looking for contributions that would give an insider’s view of this work, and help the readers to build their skills in the field of new dramaturgies. The aim of the book is to create a “masterclass-style” compilation for theatre professionals: without being prescriptive, it seeks to explore and depict the richness of this field as well as to be a useful tool to professionals.
Submission Details:
This compilation seeks a mixture of long and short articles (approximately 6000 words and 3000 words respectively).
Relevant topics may include:
- Studies on the history of new dramaturgies (dance dramaturgy, for instance) in the UK or elsewhere in the world.
- Essays or studies on new dramaturgies (from the point of view of: research / the language of the production / structure / space / physicality / audience – in relation to dramaturgy).
- Essays or studies about the dramaturg’s role in new dramaturgies.
- Documentations, case studies or rehearsal diaries of performance art / dance / devised/ or experimental theatre productions – from a dramaturgical perspective.
- Other practitioner’s perspectives on the working processes of new dramaturgies.
- Interviews with practitioners and/or scholars working in the field of new dramaturgies.
- Workshop descriptions, collections of exercises and games and other stimuli used during a particular creative process.
Other suggestions relating to the subject of new dramaturgies may be considered as well.
The call is open for Dramaturgs’ Network members only.
Please note the Dramaturgs’ Network will accept new members’ applications prior to the submission deadline. It accepts applications from practitioners, academics and students engaged in the field of dramaturgy, regardless of their job title.
Membership forms can be obtained from:
http://ee.dramaturgy.co.uk/index.php/site/comments/become_a_member/
Submissions:
Potential contributors are asked to submit an abstract (max. one A4 page) indicating the planned length of the article, along with a CV (approximately 200 words).
The Editors will select 10 – 15 articles to commission, and will notify the authors.
The submitted, commissioned articles will be forwarded to the Editorial Board for a peer-review process.
Deadline:
Abstracts should be submitted by Thursday, 31st March, 6 PM GMT
Successful candidates will be notified by 30th June 2011.
Send your abstracts and short CV-s to both the editors:
Katalin Trencsényi: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Emma Purvis: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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