11:30 AM – 12:45 PM—Special Event
TENNESSEE 101
Tennessee 101 is a fast-paced, fun, and informative introduction to
Tennessee Williams! It’s focused on Williams’ unique relationship
to New Orleans, as well as various bits of trivia and lore relating to
the theatre offerings at the Festival this year. Whether you’re new to
the world of Williams or a long-time fan, come prepared to learn
something. Bring your questions; there’s a Q&A session at the
end. Presented by Augustin J Correro, Co-Artistic Director of the
Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans.
Sponsored by Pelican Publishing.
Hotel Monteleone, Iberville D, $15 or VIP Pass
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM—Literary Discussion
BUILDING ON THE PAST: SAVING HISTORIC NEW
ORLEANS
This panel takes its title from a book by the Preservation Resource
Center and brings together preservation experts Danielle del Sol,
Ann Masson, and architect Peter Trapolin, plus writer John Pope
(who contributed fascinating obituaries for lost buildings to the book)
to discuss New Orleans’ unique architecture and challenges to its pre
servation. Moderated by Preservation in Print editor Susan
Langenhennig.Sponsored by the Selley Foundation.
Hotel Monteleone, Queen Anne Ballroom, $10 or Literary
Discussion, Combo, or VIP Pass
1 – 2:15 PM—Writer’s Craft Session
BETH ANN FENNELLY: THE POWER OF BREVITY
Beth Ann Fennelly creates in many literary forms—novels, poetry,
plays, and memoirs. In her recent book, Heating and Cooling,
Fennelly presented her story in a series of micro-memoirs. In this
master class, she will explore the power of short pieces, and the
challenges of compressing experience into brief, unforgettable prose.
The Historic New Orleans Collection, $25, Combo Pass, or VIP Pass
1 – 2:15 PM—Literary Discussion
CREATING A NOVEL OF ACTION
One of the most exciting reading experiences is discovering a novel
that takes us somewhere we’ve never been before. Whether an exotic
land that most readers will only travel to in fiction, or a time in the
past when the world was so different from the one we know today,
these stories carry readers
along on an adventure unlike
any they could experience in
their day-to-day lives. Panelists
include novelists Taylor Brown,
Adeline Dieudonné, Alex
Myers, and Rita Woods, who
discuss how they create stories
with such intriguing settings
and storylines. Moderated by
author George Bishop, Jr.
Hotel Monteleone, Queen
Anne Ballroom, $10 or
Literary Discussion, Combo,
or VIP Pass
March 27, 2020
Scholars Conference
25TH ANNUAL TENNESSEE WILLIAMS
Friday, March 27
Robert Bray, Director
9 - 9:15 AM
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Robert Bray, Middle Tennessee State University (emeritus)
9:15 - 10:30 AM
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS IN LONDON: RECENT PRODUCTIONS
OF SUMMER AND SMOKE, ORPHEUS DESCENDING, AND NIGHT
OF THE IGUANA
Williams scholars discuss revivals of three Williams plays and
examine how recent British productions bring new life to old
classics.
Michael Hooper, Independent Scholar
Anthoullis Demosthenes, Independent Scholar
Jef Hall-Flavin, Director, Tennessee Williams
Provincetown Theater Festival
Stuart Noel (Moderator), Georgia State University
10:45 AM - 12 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GLASS MENAGERIE!
Join us for a conversation about the play’s origins, film
adaptations, and famous productions on its 75th anniversary.
Henry Schvey, Washington University
Eric Colleary, The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
Robert Bray, Middle Tennessee State University (emeritus)
Will Brantley (Moderator), Middle Tennessee State University
1:30 - 2:45 PM
NEW STAGING FROM THE OLD WORLD: GERMAN
PERSPECTIVES ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS
It’s no secret that Tennessee Williams has been perennially
popular in Europe. Scholars from home and abroad examine the
playwright’s status on the Continent, with a particular focus on
Germany.
Kerstin Schmidt, Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt
Basil Wiesse, Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt
Dirk Gindt, Stockholm University
Annette Saddik (Moderator), New York City College of
Technology
3:00 - 4:15 PM
AMOR PERDIDO/LOST LOVE presents four magical stories by
Tennessee Williams: a sailor’s brief encounter in port (The Lost
Girl), a writer and his soulmate in the French Quarter (Dear
Irene), a vagabond artist reaches the end of his rope in a Mexican
plaza (Amor Perdido), and a solitary young woman who finds a
lover aboard a mysterious ship (Blue Roses and the Polar Star).
A company of actors under the direction of Tom Mitchell
are accompanied by the songs of a street troubadour in this
production from the University of Illinois and the Celebration
Company of Urbana, Illinois.
WILLIAMS RESEARCH CENTER
410 Chartres St.
$10 each or $20 full series, or VIP,
Combo, or Literary Discussion Pass.
MARCH 25-29, 2020
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