MATC begins the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, and concludes on the evening of Saturday, March 7, 2026. The conference hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

Panels begin as early as 10:00 AM on Thursday and conclude by Saturday evening. In addition to panels, there are several all-conference events, including a luncheon, a panel featuring Pittsburgh theatre artists, and an opening night reception.

All participants need to be members of MATC at the time of their presentation and must register for the conference. To ensure a seamless arrival, there are few things we suggest doing:

• Make sure you're registered!

  • Annual Membership/Registration: $400 (Early Bird discount is $300, use code early26 before February 2, 2026).

  • Graduate Student Registration: $80

• Peruse the conference schedule! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are filled with things to do. See who's coming, what papers/presentations are being given, what exciting events are planned, etc.

• Identify folks to network with ahead of time and maybe send an e-mail! ("Good afternoon Dr. XYZ, I'm excited to attend your paper at MATC!...") This is a great way to make connections and put your name out there.

• If you're presenting, make a good faith effort to have your paper done BEFORE you begin your travel. We know this is not always possible, but if you can, you'll be so happy knowing you're ready to go!

Hotel Address: One Bigelow Square Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

Parking at the Hotel:

$44/night - valet only.

There is also a parking garage that is more reasonable about 0.5 miles from the hotel, available nearby at Self-Park Garages.

Via Bus from Airport (PIT):

1. Go to Ground Transportation. Look for the bus stop for PRT 28X - Airport Flyer.

2. Cash fare is $2.75 (exact change required if paying onboard) or use mobile ticketing via apps Transit/Ready2Ride.

3. The 28X bus runs approx. every 30 minutes. The bus goes directly into Downtown Pittsburgh. It is generally 35-45 minutes depending on traffic.

4. Exit bus at 7th Avenue + William Penn Place.

5. Walk 1 block north to Grant St. Take a right onto Grant St. Walk half a block.

6. Turn left onto 6th Street.

7. The hotel is on your left.

From Pittsburgh Union Station to Hotel:

1. Exit the train station on Liberty Avenue.

2. Head west on Liberty Avenue toward downtown.

3. Turn left onto 10th Street and walk a few blocks.

4. Continue toward Bigelow Boulevard / 6th Avenue area.

5. The hotel will be on your right.

The registration table, located in PA Upper Foyer, will be your first stop once you arrive at MATC. Here, you can retrieve your nametag, ask any questions, and get a sense of the conference hotel layout. There is no formal “check-in,” just grab your nametag and go!

Registration opens at 9am on Thursday (3/5). Can’t make it on Thursday? Don’t worry - the desk will remain open each day starting at 9am through the evening.

There is so much to do while at MATC. Here are just a few things to consider:

• Attend sessions.

• Attend respondent sessions (Saturday, 3:15 - 4:30 PM, various rooms).

• Make new connections! It's great to be with folks from your home institutions, but conferences are a great place to expand your network.

• Take a break! Go outside! Remember to eat and drink water!

All events at MATC are open to all members, but we're choosing to highlight a few here that are especially noteworthy!

• IDEALS Committee Panel (Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:15pm, Erie)

• Hot Topics (Thursday, 7:30pm - 8:45pm in Erie)

• Fellows Opening Night Reception (Thursday, 9:00pm - 12:00am in Philadelphia/Pittsburgh)

• State of Pittsburgh Theatre Panel (Friday, 10:00am - 11:00 am in Monongahela)

• Committee Meetings (Friday, 12:45pm - 2:00pm in various)

• Luncheon (Saturday, 12:30pm - 2:00pm in Pennsylvania Ballroom)

• Business Meeting (Saturday, 2:00pm - 3:00pm in Pennsylvania Ballroom)

Anti-Racism & Accessibility
The Mid-America Theatre Conference is committed to the ongoing process of creating a conference that is welcoming and accessible to all scholars and artists; to advancing intersectional equity, inclusivity, and diversity; and to disrupting the ongoing damage of white supremacy and other oppressive ideologies. MATC prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including during all associated meetings, the annual conference sessions, and within publications. If you require accommodations to participate in the conference or have questions about accessibility, please contact MATC’s Accessibility Officer at access@MATC.us.

Questions, Comments, Opportunities, etc.

If the need arises for clarity and/or feedback before, during, and/or after the conference, please visit the Registration Desk in PA Upper Foyer.

Schedule Updates
Should there need to be a correction to the digital program, reach out to Frederick Miller (fdm14@pitt.edu).