The Comparative Drama Conference (CDC) is an international, interdisciplinary conference founded by Dr Karelisa Hartigan at the University of Florida in 1977. Every year, scholars/artists are invited to present and discuss their work in the field of drama, and new plays receive a staged reading. Each year a distinguished theatre scholar or artist is invited to address the participants in the Keynote Event.
In 2025, the Comparative Drama Conference will be hosted by LAMDA, marking the first time it will be held in Europe in its near 50-year history.
