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Last chance to apply! Submit ASTR’s Working Session Application today for the 2025 Annual Conference “Generative Acts.” Deadline is June 2. ow.ly/bvgv50VJNnF

Applications are open for ASTR’s Research & Travel Awards — now through July 16! Whether you’re applying or nominating, it’s your chance to support and celebrate outstanding work in theatre and performance studies. Explore the awards & apply. ow.ly/hOuh50VESaR

Happy Pride Month! This month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community – honoring the history, resilience, creativity, and joy that can shape a more inclusive world. Let’s uplift voices, challenge injustice, and build spaces where everyone can thrive.

Today we celebrate the power of learning, the pursuit of knowledge, and the transformative role higher education plays in shaping futures. From groundbreaking research to lifelong connections, higher ed opens doors and builds communities.

Is something on your mind about performance studies, mentorship, diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice? The ASTR Field Conversations Committee is accepting proposals for moderators at the 2025 ASTR Conference. Deadline - July 7. Apply here: ow.ly/vZgG50W4vjW

Your voice matters – help shape the future of ASTR. ASTR Members, check your inbox for your ballot from SurveyMonkey and cast your vote today! Voting closes July 1 – don’t miss your chance to make an impact. Not a member? Join or renew now. ow.ly/qlwN50Wb0Qo

Did you hear the news? ASTR’s own Erika Lin was awarded a 2025 ACLS Fellowship for her work Festive Performance and the Birth of Theatre: Holiday Playing on Shakespeare’s Stage. Congratulations Erika! Read More. ow.ly/bAOi50Wb8FL

On June 19, we commemorate Juneteenth and honor the legacy of those who fought for liberation and the generations continuing the work for justice and equity today. Let this day be a moment of reflection, education, and celebration of Black culture, history, and joy.

Read statements from ACLS member societies responding to recent actions targeting the humanities, social sciences, and higher education. ow.ly/LQPS50Wb8SE

What conversations are needed in our field now? Mentorship, diversity, equity, inclusion or leadership–your voice matters. Propose to moderate a Field Conversation at ASTR 2025 (virtual in Oct, in-person in Denver Nov 6–9). Submit by July 7: ow.ly/7yhy50W5vPH

ASTR Members, have you voted in the 2025 ASTR Election? Shape the future of our field by voting today! Look for your ballot from SurveyMonkey and cast your vote before July 1!

Your vote = your voice. ASTR Members, today’s the last day to vote in ASTR’s Election. Check your inbox for an email from SurveyMonkey! Vote for the leaders who will guide our community. The deadline is today – July 1.

Check out this opportunity from Howlround! They are piloting a four-week co-learning journey for theatre practitioners to reflect and build knowledge about the way justice shows up in our rehearsal rooms. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Now’s your chance to spark meaningful dialogue. ASTR is seeking proposals to moderate timely discussions for ASTR 2025 Field Conversations. If you’ve been thinking about what our field needs next – say it, shape it, lead it. Proposals due July 7. ow.ly/Omsl50W5w4F

As we enjoy fireworks, food, and time with loved ones, let's also take a moment to reflect on what freedom truly means – and how we can work together to ensure it’s a reality for everyone.

Did you hear? ASTR Member Sarah Fahmy and Nabra Nelson received a prestigious grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project for their project "HERitage emBODYment: Re-Storying Egyptian Antiquities.” Read More. ow.ly/Beo250Wk2if

Deadline approaching! Apply by July 16 for ASTR’s Research & Travel Awards — a fantastic opportunity to fund your work and gain recognition in theatre and performance studies. Submit your application: ow.ly/eZYS50VESfV

Because theatre historians are funny too. ow.ly/g4f950WrlGH

Can't wait for the next installment of discussing Fornes's legacy at #ASTR2025 this fall in Denver! ow.ly/HFBn50WrRkH

Make a lasting impact – become a Lifetime Member of ASTR. Your one-time commitment helps sustain the future of theatre scholarship and supports the next generation of scholars. Join us in advancing the field forever. Sign up today! ow.ly/gCaK50WtrCj