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 2019 Conference is
April 12 - 14, 2019.

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
“Golden Memories”

The conference will focus on the variety of entertainment that toured the heartland of America and why it is worth remembering. It will also focus on the work of specialized and regional museums and the value of the interpretive and preservation work they do. 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 
SMALL MUSEUMS

The 2019 Conference is April 12-14, 2019. The deadline for papers is February 23, 2019. Please send proposals to theatremuseum@yahoo.com