Christopher Mitchell

Christopher Mitchell is a Professor of Theatre at Eastern Illinois University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Associate Dean (Arts and Humanities) since 2014. He teaches theatre history/literature courses and has published/presented internationally on August Strindberg's plays.

• Primary affiliation: Department of Theatre
• Additional affiliations: Women's Studies Program, Film Studies Program, Asian Studies Program

Research Focus: His work centers on dramatic literature analysis, particularly Strindberg's works, with interdisciplinary connections to gender studies, film adaptation, and cross-cultural performance traditions.

Professional Activities: Active as a director and dramaturg in University Theatre productions, combining artistic practice with academic scholarship.