Shakespeare Association of America

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The Shakespeare Association of America (SAA) is a professional organization for the advanced study of Shakespeare's works, times, and afterlife. Visit for more information on events and member updates.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· 13d

This could be you next year, listening to thought-provoking papers, engaging in seminar discussions, and networking with colleagues at #Shax2027. Enroll in seminars and workshops today to join us in Atlanta! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· 18d

Time is a little wibbly-wobbly in the summer, so here’s a reminder of our upcoming #Shax2027 deadlines. Most important of all, enroll in seminars and workshops before September 15! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· 27d

Members: check your email for our monthly update! You’ll find deadline reminders and information on #Shax2027 in Atlanta. Remember that seminar and workshop enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up before September 15! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Jul 6

Have you enrolled in a seminar or workshop for #Shax2027 yet? Don’t miss out! Enroll by September 15 to join us in Atlanta next year. More information online at linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Jun 26

At #Shax2025, SAA expanded the criteria for conference participation by graduate students. At #Shax2027, we’re excited to offer more opportunities for grad involvement at our annual meeting & with the #ShaxGrads committee! Follow the Graduate Committee on Instagram for more info.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Jun 18

Casual Thursday reminder to renew your membership and enroll in seminars and workshops so that we can welcome YOU to #Shax2027 next year! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Jun 16

Don’t forget! Your SAA membership may need to be renewed. Check today in the member portal, and enroll in seminars and workshops while you’re at it! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Jun 11

Did you know 💡 SAA has free pedagogical resources available online for members! Perfect for summer teaching or your fall syllabus — visit our website or linktr.ee/saaupdates for more info.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Jun 9

Wondering what the SAA annual meeting is like? You’ll find a welcoming, lively, and intellectually rich community, full of innovative and collaborative scholarship. Join us in Atlanta for #Shax2027! Enroll today at linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Jun 3

The release of this week’s Member Bulletin means it’s also time for a little refresh on social media! Check out our new #Shax2027 images, debuting on all platforms this week. Click on our linktree to visit all of SAA’s channels! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Jun 1

It’s Bulletin day! Check your email for information on our #Shax2027 seminars and workshops, and enroll today!

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· May 27

June 1 is almost here, and you know what that means! Watch your email for our June Bulletin, with information on membership renewal and seminar enrollment for #Shax2027 in Atlanta. Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· May 22

ICYMI: the SAA email is changing! Check your email for our May Member Update and more information as we move from Ole Miss to our new host institution, the University of Alabama. linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· May 19

#Shax2026 day 3 photo dump! Enrollment for #Shax2027 will open in a few short weeks, but for now, Denver’s still on our minds.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· May 4

#Shax2026 day 2 photo dump! Can you believe it’s been one month since Denver?

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 23

Today and every day, the SAA celebrates the study of Shakespeare's works, times, contexts, and afterlife. Happy 462nd Birthday, Shakespeare!

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 21

#Shax2026 day 1 photo dump! Comment below to share what panels you attended👇🏼

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 15

Want to relive #Shax2026? You’re in luck! Registered members can find audio recordings of the Shakespeare Futures, plenary, and #NextGenPlen panels, as well as the annual luncheon, in our conference app! Access them via the microphone icon in each session description, and enjoy!

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 5

Don’t miss tonight’s #Shax2026 screening of 'The Tempest,' which is a "a love letter to Shakespeare himself, the Mojave desert, and Sci-Fi." After the film, Melissa Croteau will lead a Q&A with director Garrett Replogle!

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 4

Our final #Shax2026 panels are about to begin! Join us for Shakespeare and Neurodiversity and Theatre History in Dialogue.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 4

Thank you to our #Shax2026 panelists, Chelsea Lee, Anouska Lester, and Matthew Walsh, for a fabulous #NextGenPlen!

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 4

#NextGenPlen! #NextGenPlen! #NextGenPlen!

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 4

Guess what time it is. It's #NextGenPlen time!! Grab a coffee and join us at 11 AM to hear from three brilliant early-career presenters.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 4

Here we go! It’s time for our final morning of #Shax2026 panels. Makers, Making, and the Made in Early Modern Theatrical Culture and its Reproductions and Mapping Spatial Habits in Early Modernity are both starting shortly!

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 4

Don’t miss tonight’s #Shax2026 performance of BIOphelia! Actor Amanda Vialva revives Ophelia’s journey to evolve Shakespeare’s story beyond the binary of Hamlet’s existential question (you know the one) and look at how we may adapt as part of nature, and better learn to inter-be…

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 3

Join us for the #Shax2026 Plenary Panel, starting now!

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 3

It's almost time for the #Shax2026 Plenary Panel, Editing Race, Sex, and Othello. Join us in Centennial F-G as we hear from Dennis A. Britton, Patricia Akhimie, and Abdulhamit Arvas.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 3

The next #Shax2026 panels are starting now! It’s time for the Shakespeare Futures panel, on Contingency: The State of Our Field; The Early Modern Antiquarian Analytic: Words, Print, Plays; and a screening of the film Acting.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 3

Don’t miss this morning's screening of 'Acting.' Sophie Fiennes’ immersive film offers privileged access to the experience of making theatre with pioneering practitioners, Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod of Cheek By Jowl.

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Shakespeare Association of America@saaupdates· Apr 2

Our next round of panels are about to start! We have Beyond New Materialism: Political Ecology and Early Modern Drama, as well as Imaginary Shakespeares: Creative and Scholarly.