Shakespeare Association of America

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Prep for #Shax2026 by exploring our #DigitalExhibits.

The Early Modern England Encyclopedia (EMEE) offers an open-source, peer-reviewed set of articles on theater, history, and culture inspired by “Shakespeare’s Life and Times.” See this project live Saturday, April 4.

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Don’t miss out! Book your room at the Denver Hyatt TODAY to ensure that you get the low room block rate. Your reservations help the SAA satisfy our hotel contract without penalties.

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Come to the annual conference of the Polish Shakespeare Association in Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre, Poland: hybrid mode, sessions in Polish and English (and the conference fee is not a typo.)

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Homepage - 12th World Shakespeare Congress The International Shakespeare Association Invites You To Verona For Its Twelfth World Shakespeare Congress: PLANETARY SHAKESPEARES.

Don’t forget: the next World Shakespeare Congress will take place in Verona, from 20-26 July 2026. Propose a panel or seminar before the 15 September deadline! Learn more about the theme (Planetary Shakespeare) and submit your proposal at buff.ly/4dMUue1.

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If you haven’t already, make sure to register ASAP for #Shax2026! This helps us manage demands on staff labor in the weeks before & at the conference.

Once you’ve registered, book your room at the Denver Hyatt to ensure you get the low room block rate!

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🚨A larum for SAA members🚨 if you published a book about or adjacent to #Shakespeare since #Shax2024, fill out this Google form to join us for a Book Celebration at #Shax2026!

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Have you registered for #Shax2026? Booked your hotel room? Day dreamed about the Malone Society Dance? Two out of three are required before we start our Denver conference!

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Our registration deadline and hotel cutoff dates are rapidly approaching! Visit our website today to join us in Denver.

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You’ve made it through our February deadlines, so you deserve a #ShaxPet. Meet Scotch Egbert, the most mannerly honey-bagged chuck we ever did see. As an academic himself, Scotch Egbert applauds you - whether you submitted your #shax2026 paper or a #shax2027 proposal, you did it.

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The deadlines to vote for new Trustees and submit program proposals for #Shax2027 are rapidly approaching!

Sunday, February 15 is your last chance to vote online, or submit a seminar or workshop idea to the program committee.

More info on our website: linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Don’t miss out! Registration and hotel bookings for #Shax2026 are now open. If you’re joining us in Denver, book your hotel room by March 2! All attendees (virtual and in-person) should register with SAA online by March 15.

See our website for details: linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Don’t miss these upcoming deadlines!

February 15 is the last day to vote for new Trustees AND ALSO the last day to submit program proposals for #Shax2027! Find more info for both of these deadlines on our website: linktr.ee/saaupdates

Don’t forget to vote, SAA friends!

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Voting for new Trustees closes on February 15! Make your voice heard by voting today: shakespeareassociation.org/2026-ballot/

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It’s officially February! Be aware of upcoming deadlines, including the proposal deadline for #Shax2027. More details on our website, linktr.ee/saaupdates

Some important deadlines to note: registration for #Shax2026 runs through March 15 and the hotel cutoff date for our conference room block is March 2. Visit our website to register and find the link to book hotel rooms: linktr.ee/saaupdates

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All SAA members are encouraged to vote in the election of new Trustees! Vote by February 15 to help shape the future of the SAA. Bios and candidate statements are available on our website, linktr.ee/saaupdates

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We’re seeking proposals for #Shax2027 in Atlanta! Find more information, ask questions, and submit your proposal on our website: linktr.ee/saaupdates

Happy New Year, everyone! 🥂

For those heading to #shax2026 in April, be sure to check out the Digital Exhibits on Saturday, April 4! We’ll be there and would love to see you there too! ✨🎩

(And yes, we’ll have stickers!)

Did you publish a book about or adjacent to #Shakespeare since the 2024 meeting of @saaupdates.bsky.social? Please fill out this Google form to provide information about your book and join us for a celebration at #Shax2026 in Denver on Friday, 4/3, from 10:30-11am. forms.gle/aTKJdQZniypr...

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Don’t forget: registration and hotel bookings are live! Check the January member update or our website for more details.

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ICYMI: voting for new SAA Trustees is OPEN! Help shape the future of the SAA and vote by February 15. Bios and candidate statements are available on our website: linktr.ee/saaupdates

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We’re so excited for our hybrid conference in Denver - have you registered for #Shax2026 yet?

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Don’t forget ‼️ proposals for #Shax2027 in Atlanta are due by February 15. Find more information and contact the committee co-chairs through our website, or by visiting linktr.ee/saaupdates

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ICYMI: Registration for #Shax2026 is now OPEN! Log in to the member portal to join us in Denver.

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Happy New Year! Registration for #Shax2026 is now OPEN. Log in to the member portal or visit linktr.ee/saaupdates for more details and to register your attendance at our Denver meeting.

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As we close out 2025 and look ahead to 2026, consider supporting the vital work of the SAA with a donation to the Annual Fund. Your generosity helps to fund grants, awards, and prizes that support the future of Shakespeare and early modern drama studies.

Give today at linktr.ee/saaupdates

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We’re excited for #Shax2026 in Denver, but have you considered submitting a proposal for #Shax2027 in Atlanta? The deadline to submit proposals to the #Shax2027 program committee is February 15!

Have questions? Check out our website: linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Don’t forget: registration for #Shax2026 in Denver opens on January 1! As always, conference registration is separate from your membership dues; log in to the member portal to see your account status and to register for the 2026 conference.

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The deadline to submit proposals to the #Shax2027 program committee for next year’s Atlanta conference is February 15!

Have questions? Contact the committee for more information or check our website: linktr.ee/saaupdates