Robert Davis

Robert Davis is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the City University of New York. He holds a Ph.D. in Theatre from the Graduate Center, CUNY, and an M.A. in Greek Theatre Performance from Royal Holloway, University of London. His faculty website is accessible at https://c19audiences.com.

Research Focus

Davis specializes in classical reception studies within American theatre, particularly examining how Greek antiquity is reinterpreted through lenses of race, immigration, and politics. His work analyzes performance as a tool for cultural negotiation in historical contexts ranging from 19th-century world expositions to the Federal Theatre Project.

Awards

• Philadelphia Constantinidis Essay in Critical Theory Award (2011) for his analysis of Euripides' political interpretations during the Red Scare

Publication Trends

Davis's scholarship consistently explores the intersection of classical texts with American socio-political landscapes. His articles demonstrate recurring focus on: 1) racial dynamics in antiquity adaptations, 2) immigrant identity in performance, and 3) ideological conflicts in 19th-20th century theatre. Temporal emphasis lies in antebellum through Progressive Era America.