Performance Studies

Graduate Student Workshops

The Faculty and Administration of the Department of Performance Studies host graduate information sessions throughout the academic year to help support our students.  Some sessions are specific to students who may be at a particular point in their degree program-others are general information sessions. All sessions are only open to students matriculating in a PS program.

Fall 2026 Calendar

Library Resources Overview | Sept. 15th

When: Tuesday, September 15th, 9:30-1:45am

Where: Bobst-619-Large Class

Who: Rye Gentleman

What: Looking to stream works by contemporary video artists? Browse through digitized archival materials from around the world? Get your hands on the books that shaped the formation of performance studies as a field? Find articles related to your specific research interests? As an emerging scholar in the interdisciplinary field of performance studies, you will likely find yourself searching for research materials like the ones above and more. All of these can be found at Bobst Library, either in person or online. This session will introduce you to the dazzling array of materials available to you at Bobst as well as show you how to use those resources and how to find help when you need it.

Tisch Office of Career Development Services | Sept. 30th

When: Wednesday, September 30th 12:30-1:30pm

Where: Room 612 and NYU Zoom

In-Person RSVP- HERE

Zoom RSVP - HERE

Who: Courtney Echols Penn, Manager, Tisch Office of Career Development

The Tisch Office of Career Development empowers artists and cultural innovators in their transition from classroom to career by facilitating the development of career skills and industry knowledge essential for success at all stages of their professional lives. Through educational programming, counseling, and career-related resources, TOCD takes a comprehensive approach in its support of students and alumni, understanding that a life in the arts is multi-faceted.

During this session Courtney will give an overview of TOCD's services followed by a general Ask Us Anything About Your Career session!

Applying to Ph.D. Programs | Oct. 7th

When: Wednesday, October 7th, 12:30-1:30pm

Where: Hybrid/ Room 612 - RSVP to come

Who: Karen Shimakawa 

Join us for a discussion with about applying to Ph.D. programs. Professor Shimakawa will go over the strengths of particular programs, the nuts and bolts of the application process, and what goes into a strong Ph.D. application.

Applying to/ Presenting at Academic Conferences | Nov. 4th

When: Wednesday, Novmeber 4th 12:30pm-1:30pm

Where: Room 612/ Hybrid  - RSVP to come! 

Who: Professor Misty DeBerry

Why should I go to a conference? Which conference is right for me? How do I get into one? Wait… what is a conference? If questions of this sort have crossed your mind—this conversation is for you! This will be a laid back presentation and discussion on attuning to conference culture as scholars and artists. Participants can expect to gain practical insights on the how’s and why’s of selecting, preparing and attending conferences specifically suited for their fields of study and/or research/arts projects.

Life After PS | Nov. 11th

When: Wednesday, November 11th - 12:30-1:30pm 

Where: Room 612/Hybrid - RSVP to come! 

Who: TBD

Professor Shimakawa will moderate a panel of PS alum to share about their journey through PS and where the skills they learned at PS has taken them after! More details to come! 

Spring 2027

Publishing in Academic Journals and Arts Magazines | TBD

When: TBD

Where: TBD

Who: Prof. Jeannine Tang

What: Join us for an info session to learn the nuts and bolts of publishing in academic journals and arts magazines. We will discuss some of the major journals in our field, how to find submission information, when to reach out to editors, and other tips.