TASA 2025 Conference Postgrad Bursary: Daughtry
Posted By:
Stephanie C Daughtry
Posted On: 2026-04-29T22:29:42Z
TASA Reflection
Post Graduate Bursary
Steph Daughtry
University of South Australia
Creative People Products and Places
“So where do I exist?” Searching for a pathway through…
An auto/ethnographic exploration of theatre artists’ labour identity
My paper at TASA 2025 provided an overview of my PhD research into Australian theatre artists’ labour identity, covering an introduction into the Australian cultural policy landscape, my ethnographic and autoethnographic methodological approach to data collection, and initial findings.
Being a part of TASA 2025 provided me with a welcoming and engaging space to distill my ideas, test the audience response, and engage in collegiate dialogue regarding my topic. I connected with a number of fellow academics working in similar fields, and hope to develop professional connections with them in future to produce collaborative work.
Without the bursary it would not have been financially feasible for me to attend the conference, and it provided me with the opportunity to attend and engage in the ways stated above. I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to the team behind TASA for giving me this opportunity to engage in the conference, expand my networks and practice my skills in communicating my research. TASA staff provided a welcoming and supportive space for me to develop my academic voice.