Shoreline Shakespeares: 6th Conference of the Asian Shakespeare Association
Iloilo, 4-6 December 2024
A shoreline is a dynamic border, being created, erased, and reshaped by the eternal dance of tide and time. It separates yet connects ecosystems, identities, and civilizations. Shorelines set boundaries but also open gateways to different experiences and perspectives. The shoreline serves as a focal point for exploration, transition, and adaptation.
About the Conference
The three-day conference consists of academic, theatrical, and social events.
Keynote Speakers
• Ted Motohashi (Tokyo University of Economics, President of the AICT-IATC Japan Center)
• Karen Raber (University of Mississippi, Executive Director of the Shakespeare Association of America)
Theatrical Presentations
• Selected scenes from Caesar’s Maze by the Contemporary Legend Theatre, directed by Wu Hsing-kuo, Contemporary Legend Theatre
• Titus Andronicus by Teatro Tayo, directed by Anton Juan (University of Notre Dame)
About the Location
The conference will be hosted by the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) on its Iloilo City campus, adjacent to hotels, restaurants, and shopping. Iloilo City is the regional center of Western Visayas. The area features immense natural beauty with pristine beaches and lush forests as well as vibrant history and architectural landmarks. Iloilo was named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2023.