February 11, 2015
The Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism has been invited to partner with American Theatre magazine to produce the monthly feature “Almanac,” an editorial highlighting historical information and significant anniversaries. Established in 2012 by The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance, the Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism serves as an international leader in promoting excellence in the study of theatre history by recognizing the highest quality scholarship and pedagogy in the field.
“This is a terrific opportunity for students and faculty to extend the national conversation about theatre history. A partnership with American Theatre is exactly the kind of relationship we imagined when the Center was founded,” said Dr. Charlotte Canning, director of the Oscar G. Brockett Center. “This collaboration is a great way for students to make a connection with professional theatre and see how an ongoing conversation about theatre’s past will help strengthen its future. We are very fortunate.”
American Theatre, founded in 1984 by Theatre Communications Group, is the nation’s only general-circulation magazine devoted to theatre. With an estimated readership of 50,000, it is a leading publication covering theatrical trends and events, stage artists, and economic and legislative developments affecting the arts. “Almanac,” authored by the Oscar G. Brockett Center, will premiere in American Theatre’s April 2015 edition.
The Oscar G. Brockett Center is named after University of Texas at Austin professor emeritus and renowned theatre history scholar Oscar G. Brockett. Considered the world’s foremost theatre historian, Brockett was best known for his 1968 book, “History of the Theatre,” the highest-selling theatre history text to date, now in its 11th edition and translated into several languages. He was a luminary at The University of Texas at Austin where he served as dean of the College of Fine Arts and directed the doctoral program in the Department of Theatre and Dance, which he elevated to the top theatre history program in the nation.
The Oscar G. Brockett Center creates a bridge between scholars, practitioners and community by encouraging public conversation about the art of live theatre. It supports and participates in annual gatherings and symposia of recognized theatre scholars from around the world. In addition, the Center provides monetary awards for best publications in association with American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) and the Congress on Research in Dance (CORD).
For more information on the Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism, please visit utexas.edu/finearts/tad/brockett-center