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-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Call for Papers--MLA 2006 Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:20:23 EST From: [log in to unmask] Reply-To: PERFORM - Medieval Performing Arts <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Call for Papers MLA 2006 "Pax Christi: Christ as Peacemaker in Early Theatre" MRDS Session to be held at the 2006 Modern Language Association Convention in Philadelphia on Dec. 27-30. This panel invites papers that study how portrayals of Christ that act to reconcile parties, remove conflict, or bring about conversion or changes of heart in Medieval or Early Modern Theatre. Such representations could be achieved by the agency of a human actor, an image or painting, or even by invocation of the Savior through prayer, hymn, or liturgical borrowing. This panel invites papers that focus on many different approaches to performance, including but not limited to sociology, anthropology, history, art history, and theology. Papers dealing with continental, British, or New World drama are all encouraged. Submit one-page abstracts via email to Victor Scherb ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Gloria Betcher ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Abstracts should include a brief bio and relevant contact information. All abstracts must be received by March 7th. -- Abigail Ann Young (Dr), Associate Editor/ Records of Early English Drama/ Victoria College/ 150 Charles Street W/ Toronto Ontario Canada Phone (416) 585-4504/ FAX (416) 813-4093/ [log in to unmask] List-owner of REED-L <http://www.reed.utoronto.ca/reed-l.html> http://www.reed.utoronto.ca/ => REED's home page http://www.reed.utoronto.ca/stage.html => our Web guide http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~young => my home page