The Turkish Society for Theatre Research
The
Turkish
Society
for
Theatre
Research
(TSTR)
was
founded
in
2021
to
promote
communication
and
collaboration
among
scholars,
academics,
researchers,
teachers,
artists,
thinkers,
activists,
actors,
directors,
playwrights,
dramaturgs,
theatre-makers,
and
theatre-
lovers
working
in
the
field
of
Turkish
and
world
theatre
and
performance.
The
TSTR
represents
and
supports
the
broad
field
of
theatre
and
performance
studies
through
its
collaboration
with
worldwide
theatre
research
groups,
theatre
professionals,
theatre
organizations,
and
international communities.
Our
work
includes
the
important
mission
to
inspire,
engage,
challenge,
nurture,
educate
and
empower
scholars,
artists,
audiences,
and
everybody
with
an
interest
in
theatre
in
order
to
enhance
the
cultural
landscape
of
Türkiye,
making
our
country
a
more
conscious
and
compassionate
community.
Ultimately,
we
look
to
celebrate
the
essential
power of the theatre to illuminate our common humanity.