Graduate Student Caucus

The Graduate Student Caucus (GSC) unites the graduate-student community within ASTR in order to facilitate communication among geographically distant members and share news and information relevant to all graduate students in the theatre community. Through the list-serv and Facebook groups the GSC enables the exchange of ideas between those who share interests, convenient access to research and scholarship resources, and direct information regarding the work of ASTR including materials to assist graduate students at the annual conference. Additionally, we aim to recruit new scholars to ASTR and help our members take advantage of the opportunities already available to graduate students within the organization. Finally, because it is represented on the ASTR Executive Committee, the Graduate Student Caucus provides a way for emerging scholars to give input into an organization that will be part of careers for years to come.

The Graduate Student Caucus meets annually at the ASTR conference and all current, as well as recent, graduates are encouraged to attend. Please take a moment to join our Facebook Group and connect with fellow grads from around the world to discuss ideas, generate panels, share CFPs, find a conference roommate, and ask questions of the graduate community. Finally, even if a member of the Facebook group, don't forget to subscribe to our list-serv to ensure you receive all GSC news and messages regarding elections, conferences, volunteer opportunities, and awards.

Join the listserv: https://groups.google.com/group/astrgsc?hl=en
 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astrgsc/

For additional information, or to get involved with the GSC, please contact the GSC Cabinet at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

GSC Caucus Cabinet

GSC President, Rep. to the Executive Committee
Kellyn Johnson (UC Santa Barbara)

Vice President, Rep. to the Committee on Conferences
Eero Laine (CUNY)

VP, Rep. to the 2013 Conference Committee
Allan Davis (Maryland)

Secretary, Rep. to the Fundraising Committee
Michelle Mensah (Bowling Green)

Rep. to the New Paradigms in Graduate Education Committee
Michael Morris (Tufts)

Graduate Resources: Kati Sweaney (Northwestern)
Web Committee: Danielle Rosevally (Tufts)
Ambassador Program: Beliza Torres Narváez (UT, Austin) and Mina Sohaj (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Conference Assistance: Kellen Hoxworth (Stanford)

GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS AT THE ASTR CONFERENCE

If you are an ASTR graduate student member planning to attend the conference, you may apply to receive a fellowship when you register. Here are the steps:

1. Renew or join;
2. Pay for conference registration;
3. Send an email request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it requesting to receive a fellowship.
4. You are required to work 6 hours at the conference in exchange for reimbursement of your student registration fee.
5. Students are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Erickson, ASTR Administrator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A Message from the President of ASTR

In ASTR, we are committed to seeing that graduate students have a substantial voice and presence in the organization. We welcome scholars at all stages of their careers, and warmly invite you to become a member and get involved in the Graduate Student Caucus. I know you will be impressed by the intellectual quality of our conference and find it easy to meet people and make meaningful acquaintances there.

Heather Nathans
President, American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR)