Theatre History Seminar
Each April, a reflective weekend conference at the Museum draws attendees from across the country. It features American popular culture scholars, theatre historians, former troupers, intriguing research, and lively discussion. Participating in the joy of a bygone era makes this conference different from any other theatre history program.
The 2021 Conference is
April 16-18, 2021.
MORE DETAILS TBD
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Theatre Museum Mount Pleasant, Iowa
The National Society for the Preservation of Tent, Folk
and Repertoire Theatre
Presents:
Annual Theatre History Conference
“Royalty on the Road”
The conference will focus on the variety of entertainment that toured the heartland of America. Papers may include but are not limited to:
TENT REP CIRCLE STOCK TAB SHOWS
OPERA HOUSES SHOW BOATS MINSTREL SHOWS
“UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” SHOWS
The 2020 Conference is:
April 17th and 18th 2020
The deadline for papers is: April 5th, 2020
Please send proposals to: