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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Looking for assistance to attend #Shax2027 in Atlanta? Check out our Travel and Dependent Care grants — applications are due November 1. Find out how to apply on our website: Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

“The deadlines start coming and they don’t stop coming.” - William Shrekspeare Anyway, it’s time to start thinking about the November and December deadlines for #Shax2027 in Atlanta! Find more information on our website: Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

All of a sudden, it’s almost October! The first of our #Shax2027 award deadlines arrives tomorrow, October 1. Check out our website for more information on eligibility and applications: Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Here’s a Friday treat in honor of the close of #Shax2027 enrollment: our first #ShaxPets post of the year! Meet Cruiser McElroy (2004-2018), who’s dressed in his Elizabethan finest. Cruiser is probably definitely the noblest dog of all, and an 11/10 Shax Pet.

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thinking ahead to #Shax2027? Check out the eligibility, deadlines, and application details for SAA’s grants and awards on our website: linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The #Shax2027 enrollment extension ends tomorrow! Make sure you enroll in your choice of seminars and workshops by September 22 — details in the member portal. Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There’s still time to enroll in #Shax2027 seminars and workshops! Don’t miss out, log in to the member portal and submit your enrollment today: Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Members, check your emails! The September monthly updates include some important news on our #Shax2027 enrollment deadline and some hybrid participation. This is one you don’t want to miss! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is your weekend reminder to enroll before it’s too late! Enrollment in #Shax2027 seminars and workshops closes on September 15. Don’t miss out! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The deadline to enroll in #Shax2027 seminars and workshops is just one week away! Don’t miss out on all the good things planned for Atlanta — submit your enrollment in the member portal by September 15. Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

ICYMI, we’ve moved from Ole Miss to our new host institution, the University of Alabama. #RollethTide As we settle into our new home, check out our website to meet the SAA staff! You’ll see some new & familiar faces — all waiting to meet you at #Shax2027! Linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thinking ahead to #Shax2027? Check out the eligibility and application details for SAA's grants and awards on our website: linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Don't forget! Enrollment in #Shax2027 seminars and workshops closes September 15, which is coming up quickly. Don't miss out: enroll today! linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's that time again: we're accepting pet photos for this year's #ShaxPets posts. Members can submit photos via an Instagram DM (@saaupdates) or message us for the social media email. Please include your pet's name and a fun fact about them!

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Have you enrolled in your top choices for a #Shax2027 seminar or workshop? You have until September 15 - don't miss out! Visit the member portal today to submit your enrollment: linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#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.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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.

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The SAA Graduate Committee (#ShaxGrads) is excited to offer CV Review & Career Mentoring sessions at #Shax2026! Sessions are scheduled for April 2 and April 4 in Agate C.

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We’re kicking off the first panels of #Shax2026 with Lyric Attachments and the Book Salon: Seeing Through Shakespeare!

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

When we say “early-career scholars are particularly encouraged to attend,” we mean it! #Shax2026

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We can't wait to see you THIS WEEK in Denver! #Shax2026 kicks off on Wednesday with on-site registration, our opening business meeting, and a social gathering and cash bar for registered attendees and their guests. Check out the full schedule online or in our app. linktr.ee/saaupdates

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Shakespeare Association of America @saaupdates.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Prep for #Shax2026 by exploring our #DigitalExhibits. We’ll Hear a Play seeks to broaden the accessibility of digital theatre with a searchable database of free online performances of early modern plays. See this project live Saturday, April 4.

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