Best student essay on a theatre and performance studies topic presented at an ASECS conference or regional affiliate conference.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline: Jan. 2, 2026 for papers presented between January 2, 2025 and January 1, 2026.
Submissions: Please submit the title of the paper, the conference name and date where it was presented, and the paper itself via this form: TaPS Graduate Essay Prize. All ASECS members in good standing with graduate student status are eligible for this award.
Please contact the Executive Director Benita Blessing (director@asecs.org) should filling out the form prove an obstacle and for further questions.
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