Overview
Tripura Theatre Journal is a bilingual (English and Bengali) journal dedicated to advancing rigorous and
innovative scholarship in theatre and performance. In dialogue with
contemporary critical discourses, the journal engages a wide spectrum of methodological and theoretical
approaches to the performing arts. Attentive to the social, political, cultural, and economic dimensions of
performance, Tripura Theatre Journal publishes scholarly essays, original and adapted play texts, critical
reviews, and in-depth interviews that contribute to ongoing conversations within performance studies.
Important Note: Publication in Tripura Theatre is absolutely FREE.
We do not charge any processing, publishing, or hidden fees to
authors from any country.
Submission Policy
We invite and publish original contributions that engage critically and creatively with theatre and the
performing arts, including research articles, full-length and short plays, performance reviews, creative essays,
and interviews.
Submissions are typically considered under two categories:
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On Invitation: Contributions by distinguished theatre practitioners, scholars, and cultural
commentators, commissioned by the editorial board and published upon its approval.
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Response to CFP (Call for Papers): Submissions received in response to announced themes,
comprising original, peer-reviewed research articles by scholars, students, academicians, and journalists.
Editorial Policies
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Blind Peer Review: The journal adheres to a
strict Blind Peer Review system. Initially, editors screen
submissions for baseline standards and scope. Qualified research
articles are then forwarded to designated reviewers for anonymous
evaluation.
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Declaration of Originality: All submissions must
be accompanied by a signed declaration verifying that the work has
not been published or submitted elsewhere.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in
the articles or plays are solely those of the authors and do not
necessarily reflect the official position or policy of Tripura
Theatre.
Submission Guidelines
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Length & Format: Papers should not exceed a
maximum of 3,000 words. Submissions must be sent via email in both
PDF and MS Word formats. A printed hard copy must
also be sent to the Editor via speed post.
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Formatting Specifications:
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For English: MS Word, Times New Roman (12pt),
Left-aligned, 1.5 spacing, with standard paragraph
indentation.
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For Bengali: Avro Keyboard, Kalpurush (12pt),
Justified alignment, 1.5 spacing, with paragraph indentation.
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Citation Style: Authors must rigorously follow
the MLA style (latest edition) for all citations
and references.
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Blind Review Integrity: The author's name
MUST NOT be mentioned anywhere in the main
article to ensure blind review integrity. Only the title should
appear on the manuscript text.
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Separate Cover Sheet: A completely separate cover
sheet must be attached including:
- The title of the article and the author's full name.
- Designation and institutional address.
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A brief biodata (approx. 100 words) and a recent photograph.
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Complete contact details (Email, WhatsApp/Mobile number, and
Postal address with ZIP/PIN code).
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Submission Email: Submit digital copies to
tripuratheatre123@gmail.com
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Postal Address: Mail hard copies to:
Hospital Road Extension, Gandhighat, Agartala, Tripura,
799001.
Plagiarism & Copyright Ethics
Anti-Plagiarism: The journal maintains a zero-tolerance anti-plagiarism
policy. No content should be copied or borrowed without proper citation and acknowledgment. A duly signed
Anti-plagiarism declaration form must be appended to all final submissions. In addition, authors are required to
submit a plagiarism report generated from recognized software such as Turnitin or DrillBit, clearly indicating
that the overall similarity index does not exceed 10%.
Copyright Policy: Copyrights for all submissions
ultimately accepted and published in this journal rest legally with
the publisher, Tripura Theatre.
