Sean Carney

Sean Carney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Drama and Theatre Cultural Studies at McGill University's Faculty of Arts. Specializing in British theatre, he focuses on critical theory, modernism, and contemporary tragedy. His research spans Bertolt Brecht, 20th-century drama, and the intersection of comics/graphic novels with performance studies.

Education: Ph.D. (York University), M.A. (University of Alberta), B.A. (University of Manitoba). He previously taught at York University.

Research interests emphasize the political and aesthetic dimensions of drama, particularly how historical and cultural contexts shape theatrical forms. He examines tragic conventions in contemporary plays like Sarah Kane's Blasted and explores Alan Moore's graphic narratives as historiographic tools.

Key awards include a SSHRC Standard Research Grant (2005) for his work on contemporary British tragedy. His writings bridge academic analysis and creative practice, appearing in venues like Modern Drama, Theater Survey, and ImageTexT.

Teaching and scholarly contributions reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, blending performance studies with critical theory. He has reviewed major works on political theatre and tragedy, contributing to scholarly discourse on Brechtian aesthetics and postmodern drama.