Ausar Stewart

Ausar Stewart is an Assistant Professor of Voice and Acting at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts. He specializes in heart-centered, pragmatic pedagogy that bridges theory and practice for theatre artists.

• Designated Linklater Voice Teacher trained by Kristin Linklater and other luminaries
• Accomplished Accent/Dialect Coach for Shaw Festival productions
• Innovator of the course The Actor as Artist focusing on holistic wellness

His expertise spans voice training, Shakespearean performance, and scene study, with teaching experience across all four years of drama education. Ausar has directed productions like Blood at the Root and Passage, influenced by mentors such as Philip Akin and Richard Rose. He received the Provost Teaching Fellowship for his curriculum development.