Andrew Sofer

Andrew Sofer is a Professor of English at Boston College, specializing in theatre/performance studies, Shakespeare, modern drama, and creative writing. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and has taught globally, including at Harvard’s Mellon School of Theater and Performance Research (2012–2022). His research explores themes like invisibility, props, and philosophical intersections with theatre.

• Education: B.A., Hebrew University of Jerusalem; M.F.A., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Michigan
• Key Works: Dark Matter, Wave, and The Stage Life of Props
• Awards: Multiple recognitions from ASRT, ATHE, and TLA

His essays appear in journals and encyclopedic editions, and he has held distinguished lectureships at Loyola University, Northwestern, and Carnegie Mellon.