Gretchen Minton

Gretchen Minton is a Professor of English at Montana State University, affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. She specializes in Shakespeare studies, early modern drama, ecological adaptation, and performance studies. Her research emphasizes eco-critical approaches to classical texts and their relevance to contemporary environmental issues.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English Literature, University of British Columbia (1999)
• M.A. in English Literature, University of British Columbia (1995)
• B.A. in English, University of Washington (1992)

Research & Creative Work: Minton authored Shakespeare in Montana (2020), an award-winning exploration of Shakespeare’s reception in the American West. She adapts classical texts for ecological relevance, such as her 2023 Fulbright-funded Salt Waves Fresh, an ecologically inflected Twelfth Night set in North Queensland. She serves as dramaturg for Montana Shakespeare in the Parks and co-founded Montana InSite Theatre.

Awards & Grants:

• Fulbright Scholar Award (2023)
• CLS Distinguished Professor (2022)
• Phi Kappa Phi Anna K. Fridley Award (2017)

Engagement: Active in academic and theatrical communities, she organizes workshops, serves on Shakespeare-related committees, and contributes to local theater initiatives.