Roundtable Session Annual Meeting 2023

Hello, Gorgeous: Barbra Streisand and The Way She Was, Is, and Evermore Shall Be

Monday, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Grand Hyatt-Bonham E (3rd Floor) Session ID: A20-232
Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)

This roundtable brings together scholars from a variety of fields including American religions, Jewish studies, queer studies, historical musicology, comedy studies, and film and media studies to discuss the legacy and impact of Barbra Streisand. The discussants will cover questions of her embodiment of Jewish womanhood, her role as a queer icon, her ability to break boundaries, and her impact on American arts and letters.

Religious Observance
Saturday (all day)
Audiovisual Requirements
LCD Projector and Screen
Play Audio from Laptop Computer