CFP: ISTR Open-Access Publication call ‘Race and Performance’

The Irish Society for Theatre Research (ISTR) invites interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary scholars and artists to submit papers or presentations for a special Open Access peer-reviewed publication sponsored by Villanova University, “New Horizons: Race and Performance.” This publication seeks to advance the dialogue on race, inclusion, and identity in Irish culture and representation, with a perspective on contemporary evolutions in identity and multiculturalism. It will be published by Villanova University, co-edited by Professor David Cregan (Villanova) and Dr Moonyoung Hong (Hong Kong).

Important Dates:

  • Abstract submission deadline: 30 April 2025
  • Notification of acceptance: 1 June 2025
  • Full draft submission: 1 October 2025
  • Publication date: Spring 2026

Submission Process: Please submit your abstracts (300-500 words) along with a short biography to david.cregan@villanova.edu and hongm@hku.hk by the submission deadline.

Further details can be found here: https://istr.ie/new-horizons-publication/ and please forward any queries you may have to the editors.