Mark Ringer

Mark Ringer is a Professor of Theatre Arts at Marymount Manhattan College, where he teaches courses in Theatre History, Shakespeare, Ancient Greek Drama, Opera, and Dramaturgy. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and both a B.A. and M.F.A. from UCLA. As a Distinguished Chair (2012–2014), he conducted research in Greece, contributing significantly to classical theatre scholarship.

• B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
• M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles
• Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara

His research focuses on Ancient Greek Theatre, Shakespeare, and Opera, with an interdisciplinary approach linking music and drama. He has authored five major scholarly books, including Electra and the Empty Urn, Opera’s First Master, and Bach’s Operas of the Soul, and is currently writing a book on Aeschylus. His work bridges academic rigor and artistic practice, exploring metatheatre, musical dramaturgy, and the human condition in classical texts.

The recent publications and creative works demonstrate a consistent trajectory in merging music and theatre, particularly in the interpretation of Bach, Schubert, and Monteverdi as dramatists. His scholarship on Greek tragedy emphasizes character, emotion, and philosophical boundaries, influencing international classical studies. He frequently translates and adapts classical works for modern performance, integrating dramaturgical insight with performance practice.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Chair (2012–2014)

Dr. Ringer has advised numerous students through his teaching and mentorship, though specific names are not listed. His work has been supported by research appointments and institutional recognition. He has been involved in multiple productions as actor, director, and dramaturge, including Off-Broadway performances and international collaborations. His creative and scholarly grants are implied through publication and production opportunities.

Mark Ringer is actively involved in both academic and performance-based theatre labs and teams, including collaborations with the National Black Theatre, Take Wings and Soar Productions, Shakespearean Theatre of Maine, and the Stary Theatre in Krakow, Poland. His work integrates research, performance, and adaptation, forming a dynamic intellectual and artistic community around classical and musical theatre.