MATC - Mid America Theatre Conference

MATC - Mid America Theatre Conference A national organization dedicated to furthering & celebrating theatre and performance.

We proudly host an annual conference, 2 publications, & other ongoing initiatives. We welcome and supports artists & scholars of theatre, performance, and pedagogy.

Mark your calendars for our return to Cleveland in 2027!
04/18/2026

Mark your calendars for our return to Cleveland in 2027!

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us in Pittsburgh earlier this month! We were happy to welcome such an amazing group of ...
03/17/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us in Pittsburgh earlier this month! We were happy to welcome such an amazing group of scholars and artists over the course of our conference weekend.

Stay tuned as we announce plans for 2027 and beyond!

Wonderful awarding-winning papers at today’s Emerging Scholars panel!
03/07/2026

Wonderful awarding-winning papers at today’s Emerging Scholars panel!

Day 1 of MATC is in the books! We concluded our first night in Pittsburgh with the opening night reception, including re...
03/06/2026

Day 1 of MATC is in the books! We concluded our first night in Pittsburgh with the opening night reception, including remarks from our Scholar in Residence, Dr. Khalid Long, and honoring our latest inductees into the MATC Fellows, Dr. Peter Campbell and Dr. Sara Freeman!

Yinz better pack an umbrella - it’s gonna be a rainy MATC this week in PGH! But, no snow and 60 degrees the entire time!...
03/04/2026

Yinz better pack an umbrella - it’s gonna be a rainy MATC this week in PGH! But, no snow and 60 degrees the entire time! We might even break 70 degrees on Saturday 🤞

Mid-America Theatre Conference 2026 is March 5-7th in Downtown Pittsburgh. Join theatre scholars and practitioners from across the country as they share work, discuss the state of the theatre, and consider this year’s theme of “Making and Remaking of Americana.”

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Announcing the 2026 Schanke Award winner, Dr. Rebecca Jackson of Regis University!Dr. Jackson will present her paper, “C...
03/03/2026

Announcing the 2026 Schanke Award winner, Dr. Rebecca Jackson of Regis University!

Dr. Jackson will present her paper, “Confederate Christmas: Performing the Politics of Belonging,” on Thursday, March 5th at 11:30 AM in Allegheny! Then, join us for the Fellows Opening Night Reception at 9pm in Pennsylvania as we honor Dr. Jackson and her achievement!

Congratulations, Dr. Jackson! 🍾

Just some words yinz might hear dahntahn this week at MATC! Mid-America Theatre Conference 2026 is March 5-7th in Downto...
03/03/2026

Just some words yinz might hear dahntahn this week at MATC!

Mid-America Theatre Conference 2026 is March 5-7th in Downtown Pittsburgh. Join theatre scholars and practitioners from across the country as they share work, discuss the state of the theatre, and consider this year’s theme of “Making and Remaking of Americana.”

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MATC 2026 is almost here! Scroll through to get to know our host city, Pittsburgh, PA.Mid-America Theatre Conference 202...
03/02/2026

MATC 2026 is almost here! Scroll through to get to know our host city, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mid-America Theatre Conference 2026 is March 5-7th in Downtown Pittsburgh. Join theatre scholars and practitioners from across the country as they share work, discuss the state of the theatre, and consider this year’s theme of “Making and Remaking of Americana.”

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Over the last few months you've been hearing from our current leadership about what it means to serve MATC as way to giv...
02/21/2026

Over the last few months you've been hearing from our current leadership about what it means to serve MATC as way to give back to this organization. If you are looking for a way to be a part of guiding the future of MATC then you are in luck! We are seeking nominations for the following volunteer positions:
Treasurer
External Communications Officer
Internal Communications Officer
Accessibility Officer
Associate Conference Planner
Graduate Student Liaison
Co-Chairs for the following symposia: Theatre History, Pedagogy
Practice/Production, Emerging Scholars Articles-in-Progress/ Pitch Your Book

For more information, visit our webpage: https://matc.us/opportunities-for-service

MATC 2026 is less than 2 weeks away! ✨Make sure you’ve got all the prep work done - register for the conference, check o...
02/20/2026

MATC 2026 is less than 2 weeks away! ✨

Make sure you’ve got all the prep work done - register for the conference, check out the program, and finish your presentation - all before you begin your travel! Visit www.matc.us for complete details.

See you in Pittsburgh, March 5-7th!

Submissions for the Robert A. Schanke Theatre Research Award are now open through February 19th, 2026! 📣Given annually t...
01/30/2026

Submissions for the Robert A. Schanke Theatre Research Award are now open through February 19th, 2026! 📣

Given annually to an untenured faculty presenter at the Theatre History Symposium, the Schanke Award carries a cash award of $500 and consideration for publication in THEATRE HISTORY STUDIES, the journal of MATC.

Interested scholars should submit their complete, conference-length paper to the Theatre History Symposium Co-Chairs by February 19th, 2026 and note their desire to be considered for the Schanke Award. Questions should be sent to Co-Chairs, Mike Franz and Zach Dailey, at [email protected].

Additional submission details can be found at www.matc.us.

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