Michael Benson

Michael Benson is an Associate Professor in the Theatre and Dance Department at the University of Mary Washington (UMW). He can be contacted at mbenson4@umw.edu or via phone at 540-654-1981.

Benson's work intersects with contemporary theater practices, arts education, and the impact of pandemics on creative industries. During the pandemic, he adapted teaching methods by collaborating with peers like Andi Smith and Zach Whalen to explore

• digital humanities
• online pedagogical tools
• hybrid performance formats

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He contributed to UMW Theatre’s 2018-19 season production of Merrily We Roll Along, a Stephen Sondheim musical, which highlights his engagement with classical and modern theater repertoires.