ASTR Translation Prize
The ASTR Translation Prize honors outstanding English translations that advance theatre and performance studies, recognizing scholarly and creative works for their quality and significance.
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (passed) | April 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium and complimentary conference registration (one-time prize per cycle)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding English translations of works in theatre and performance studies, including plays, performance texts, and scholarly works.
Key Information: Applicants must be current ASTR members at the time of committee deliberations.
Description
The ASTR Translation Prize honors translators whose work has made a significant contribution to theatre and performance studies by translating works into English. Eligible submissions include individual plays, performance texts, collections, scholarly books, essays, or articles. The prize aims to recognize the scholarly value of translation and to promote global engagement in theatre research. The award committee considers the quality of the translation, the editorial apparatus, and the work's significance to the field, distributing the prize equitably among submission categories over a five-year cycle.
