John Fletcher

John Fletcher is the Billy J. Harbin Associate Professor of Theatre at Louisiana State University, specializing in Theatre History, Theory, and Literature. As Head of the PhD Theatre program, he bridges academic scholarship with practical engagement through performance work at local theaters like Theatre Baton Rouge and Swine Palace Theatre.

• Key research areas: social change performance, evangelical Christianity, online disinformation, and deception-performance intersections
• Editorial leadership: Co-editor/editor of Theatre Topics (2019-2023)
• Professional service: Leadership roles in ATHE focus groups and Mid-America Theatre Conference

His 2013 monograph Preaching to Convert: Evangelical Outreach and Performance Activism in a Secular Age established foundational research in performance-based religious outreach, while his recent 2024 performance in The Book of Will demonstrates ongoing artistic practice.