About
Susan Thompson is a Lecturer in Theatre at Boston College's Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a B.A. from Boston University and a Ph.D. in Theatre History from Tufts University. Her research focuses on Ensemble Theater, Mask, Clown, and Dream Work, emphasizing collaborative performance practices rooted in Jacques Lecoq’s pedagogy. Thompson has performed and directed internationally, including with Frederik Vanmelle's company in Mexico City and as a core member of Pilgrim Theatre Research and Performance Collaborative since 1990.
Her academic contributions span plays and scholarly works. Notable awards include the Professor Kalman A. Burnim Prize for Scholarly Excellence in Drama (2002), the Tufts Graduate School Student Award for Undergraduate Education (2001), and the Graduate Symposium Award (2000). She is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Thompson’s performances highlight interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration, with venues ranging from La MaMa (New York) to Yuyachkani (Peru) and the Boston Center for the Arts. Her research bridges theoretical inquiry and practical performance, particularly exploring Lecoq’s influence on American ensembles and the intersection of theatre with social issues like birth work in rural Mexico.
