C. Michael Sampson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at the Faculty of Arts , University of Manitoba . Holding a PhD in Classical Studies (2009) from the University of Michigan, an MA in Classics (2003) from Dalhousie University, and a BA (First Class Honours) in Classics and Early Modern Studies (2001) from the University of King's College, Sampson is a broadly trained philologist specializing in Greek and Latin literature with a focus on poetry, and a papyrologist working on fragmentary texts from Egypt. Research interests: Greek/Latin literature, papyrology, reception studies, Hellenistic literature Current project: The Books of Karanis (interdisciplinary study of Greek literary culture in Egypt) Awards: SSHRC Insight Grant (2021-2025), SSHRC Connections Grant (2020-2022), Community Engagement Award (2018) Editorial roles: Digital Corpus of Literary Papyri, Pylon: Editions and Studies of Ancient Texts Teaching: Courses on Ancient Greek culture, Roman comedy, Euripides, and Archaic poetry
Martin Revermann is a Professor at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Department of Classics and the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies. He holds positions at the Schwarz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society and the Centre for Comparative Literature. Ph.D., Oxford University M.A., LMU Munich (distinction) Staatsexamen, LMU Munich (distinction) His research spans ancient Greek drama, translation studies, Bertolt Brecht, Greek religion, and the cultural history of science. He integrates Classics, Theatre Studies, and Comparative Literature in exploring performance criticism, reception studies, and theatrical theory. Recent publications focus on Greek drama’s reception across centuries, Brecht’s engagement with classical tragedy, and translation practices. His work has been recognized with awards like the Humboldt Prize and Gaisford Prizes. Humboldt Prize Gaisford Dissertation Prize Rhodes Scholar Desmond Morton Research Excellence Award Revermann supervises doctoral students in Classics and Theatre Studies, with completed theses on topics like Aristophanic adaptations, Greek tragedy reception, and choral reinterpretations. He also contributes to graduate pedagogy through initiatives like the Graduate Student Learning workshop.
Lynn Kozak is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. They specialize in ancient Greek literature, its modern receptions, and comparative media studies. Currently on leave until 2023, Kozak holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham (2009), an MA from King's College, University of London (2004), and a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University (2003). Research focuses on Homeric epic, classical reception in contemporary media (e.g., television, performance), and queer interpretations of ancient texts. Notable work includes Experiencing Hektor: Character in the Iliad (2016) and collaborations on projects like McGill Classics Play and Oimoi Productions . Publications analyze Homeric fandom in Greek tragedy, modern adaptations of classical texts (e.g., Lucifer , Stranger Things ), and H.D.’s translations. They co-edit The Classics in Modernist Translation and lead creative initiatives bridging classical studies with Montreal’s theatre community. Teaching includes advanced Latin, ancient Greek language courses, and topics in Greek literature. Kozak’s innovative work spans academic writing, performance (e.g., serial Iliad readings), and mentorship through Oimoi Productions, fostering student engagement with classical texts in modern contexts.
R. Drew Griffith is a Professor & Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Classics & Archaeology at Queen's University. His research focuses on Greek literature, comparative literature, and literary criticism with particular attention to ancient texts' intertextual relationships and cultural contexts. He has authored God Made Food, the Devil the Cooks: A Dictionary of Greek And Roman Foods and published widely on topics ranging from Homeric formulae to Aristophanic humor, Virgilian intertextuality, and theological influences in early Christian texts. His scholarly work spans over three decades, with articles examining Greek and Roman poetry, drama, oratory, and philosophy. Notable areas of exploration include mythological reinterpretations, lexical analysis in ancient texts, and the intersection of humor with social norms in classical antiquity. His contributions bridge classical studies with broader literary and cultural analyses, emphasizing the dynamic engagement between ancient texts and their contemporary interpretations. Griffith’s research also intersects with historical and anthropological perspectives, such as exploring the cultural significance of food in antiquity and analyzing the role of ritual in shaping Greek and Roman thought. His advisory roles and institutional contributions reflect his commitment to undergraduate education and the preservation of classical traditions within modern academic frameworks.
C. W. (Toph) Marshall is a Professor of Greek in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia , Faculty of Arts . He is currently on leave for the 2025–26 academic year. His research spans Greek and Roman theatre , ancient performance traditions , classical reception in modern media , and gender studies in antiquity . Education: B.A., McGill University DipCS, Regent College Ph.D., University of Edinburgh Research Interests: Marshall's work is organized into four major areas: Greek and Roman Theatre and Stagecraft , Ancient Performance Traditions , Performance, Translation, and Adaptation , and Popular Culture and Classical Reception . He explores how ancient texts are shaped by and shape their performance contexts, and how they are reinterpreted in modern media such as comics, television, and film. His feminist and performance-based approaches are central to his scholarship. Current Book Projects: Thomas Heywood and the Classical Imagination – early modern classical reception Aristophanes: Frogs – student-oriented introduction Sex Slaves in New Comedy – gender and agency in Roman comedy Beyond Intention and Fidelity – classical reception in modern pop culture Scientific Awards: Marshall has received numerous honors, including the UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship , Choice Outstanding Academic Title awards, Ray and Pat Browne Award , and fellowships from the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and the Institute of Classical Studies . Graduate Supervision: He has supervised a range of MA and PhD students working on Greek and Latin literature, performance, and reception. His students have explored topics from anatomical vocabulary in classical Athens to medical imagery in Sophocles and lovesickness in the ancient novel. Service and Outreach: Marshall serves as a Senator in the UBC Academic Senate and is Associate Editor of Didaskalia: Ancient Theatre Today . He has also co-organized international conferences and directed numerous ancient and modern plays.
Adam C. Rappold is an Assistant Professor of Ancient Drama and Performance, Greek Religion in the Department of Classics and Archaeology at Brock University's Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on ancient religious thought and the reception of Athenian drama in modern contexts, including art, film, and literature. He teaches courses on mythology, Greek tragedy, and the intersection of Classics with pop culture. Education: PhD in Classics, Ohio State University (2015). Teaching (2024-2025): FALL 2024: CLAS 4V62 (Classics and Pop Culture), GREE 4P02/5V25 (Epic II/Homer) WINTER 2025: CLAS 1P97 (Myths of the Heroic Age), CLAS 3P16 (The World of Imperial Epic) Research Interests: Explores ancient religious practices and their performative dimensions, alongside how ancient drama is reimagined in contemporary media. Specializes in Greek tragedy's socio-political implications and its legacy in modern storytelling. Grants & Awards: No awards or grants explicitly listed in the provided text. Labs/Teams: No affiliated labs or research teams mentioned.
Hallie Marshall is an Associate Professor at the Department of Theatre & Film , Faculty of Arts , University of British Columbia. She holds degrees from Queen’s University (BA), Memorial University (MA), and UBC (PhD). Her research focuses on dramatic literature , theatre history , and reception studies , particularly ancient Greek theatre in modern contexts. Education : BA, Queen’s University MA, Memorial University PhD, University of British Columbia Hallie specializes in ancient Greek theatre and its reception (reuse) in later periods. Her doctoral dissertation explored the classical plays of British poet Tony Harrison, and she has published extensively on Aristophanes , Tony Harrison , Ted Hughes , and performance of Greek drama in Canada . Current projects include a comparative study of the City Dionysia and the Cook Islands’ Te Maeva Nui festival , alongside SSHRC-funded film projects with Barefaced Greek, such as adaptations of Sophocles' Antigone and Euripides' Phaethon . Hallie’s research spans reception studies , classical adaptation , and cultural industries . Her articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Greek drama, modern interpretive techniques , and political functions of classical texts . She has also contributed to discussions on theatrical ideology , fragmentary tragedy , and cross-cultural performance . As an educator, she teaches courses related to theatre studies , performance history , and classical reception . She supervises graduate students in M.A. and Ph.D. Theatre Studies programs and engages in collaborative Go Global international initiatives.
Dr. Inhee Cho is a Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at Concordia University of Edmonton's Faculty of Arts, Department of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Classics. She holds dual roles as an academic and administrator, having served as Department Chair (2016–2019) and on multiple committees including SSHRC Graduate Scholarship Selection (2012–2015). Her research focuses on New Testament studies, early Christian origins, Greco-Roman classics, and gender dynamics in antiquity. She has authored acclaimed works like *Irony in the Matthean Passion Narrative* (2014) and contributed to interdisciplinary projects on disability theology and biblical interpretation history. Education: Ph.D., Concordia Seminary, St. Louis MA (Classics), Washington University, St. Louis MA/M.Div., Luther Seminary, Seoul BA (Japanese Literature), Kyung-Hee University, Seoul Her work bridges textual analysis with socio-historical contexts, exploring themes like marginalized groups in early Christianity and the intersection of gender and religion in Greco-Roman antiquity. Recent studies include analyses of funerary rituals and women’s roles in Roman society. She has held SSHRC grants and editorial roles for journals like *Journal of Greco-Roman Studies* and *Religious Studies and Theology*. Her publications span biblical criticism, classical literature, and interdisciplinary theology, with a focus on recovering marginalized voices in ancient texts. She actively collaborates with international scholars through societies like the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL).
D.G. 'Josh' Beer is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies at Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He has taught at Carleton for over 40 years, specializing in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, languages, and religious thought. His teaching philosophy treats the classroom as a theatrical space, aiming to provoke emotional and intellectual engagement with classical subjects. He emphasizes the relevance of ancient cultures as counter-models for critically assessing modern assumptions in language, religion, politics, and sexuality. Josh Beer's research centers on Greek tragic theatre, particularly the works of Sophocles and their relationship to Athenian democracy. His sole listed publication, Sophocles and the Tragedy of Athenian Democracy (2004), explores the interplay between dramatic literature and political ideology in classical Athens. The themes across his work reflect deep engagement with classical literature, democratic theory, and performative pedagogy. Scientific Awards: Nominee, Capital Educators Award, 2007 Beer has supervised and directed students in dramatic presentations of Greek tragedies since 2002, demonstrating a strong commitment to experiential learning and student mentorship, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of external research grants in the provided text. He has contributed to interdisciplinary research environments through affiliations with the Carleton Centre for the Study of Islam, Centre for Jewish Studies, Digital Humanities, and Medieval & Early Modern Studies, indicating a broad engagement with humanistic scholarship beyond the classical world.
Sean Lawrence is an Associate Professor and Department Head at the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. His academic work bridges Shakespearean studies, 20th-century French philosophy, and ethical inquiries in literature. B.A. (Hons), University of King’s College M.A., English, Dalhousie University Ph.D., English, University of British Columbia Research focuses on intersections of continental philosophy (notably Emmanuel Levinas) with Elizabethan drama, exploring themes of ethics, generosity, and alterity. Additional interests span peace and war studies, Medieval/Renaissance literature, and theological contexts of Shakespearean works. Recent publications address Shakespearean ethics , Levinasian philosophy , and peace/conflict dynamics across plays like Troilus and Cressida , Anthony and Cleopatra , and Othello . Key subfields include hospitality ethics , temporal theory , and interfaith dialogue . Supervisions include graduate and undergraduate research on Shakespearean themes, with a focus on misunderstanding , generosity , and war/play dynamics . No scientific awards are documented in the provided information.
Dr. Sophie Thomas is a Professor in the Department of English at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), where she has taught since 2009. She holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford and has previously held positions at the University of Sussex (UK) and the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on intersections between visual culture, material culture, and literature, particularly in the Romantic period. She explores themes such as museum practices, collections, and the relationship between art and text. Recent work includes co-editing The Edinburgh Companion to Romanticism and the Arts (2023) and a SSHRC-funded project on Romanticism and sculpture poetics. Her research interests span Romanticism, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century literature, visual studies, and material culture studies. She has published extensively on topics like museum historiography, artistic representation, and the cultural significance of objects. Current projects include a monograph on Romantic-era museums and a study of sculpture in Romantic literature and performance. Dr. Thomas has guest-edited special issues of Museum and Society (2019) and Romanticism on the Net (2018), reflecting her engagement with interdisciplinary dialogue. Her work bridges literary analysis with historical and cultural materialism, offering innovative perspectives on how visual and material artifacts shaped literary imagination. In addition to her academic roles, she has secured significant research funding, including SSHRC grants. Her publications highlight her expertise in linking literary studies with broader cultural and historical contexts, making her a leading figure in Romanticism and visual/material culture studies.
Craig Walker is Professor of Drama at Queen's University with cross-appointments in the Departments of English Literature and Cultural Studies. He served as Head of the former Department of Drama from 2012 until its merger with the School of Music in 2015, and then became the inaugural Director of the DAN School of Drama and Music until 2022. Under his leadership, the school introduced innovative programs including the Bachelor of Music Theatre, the M.A. in Arts Leadership and the Graduate Diploma in Arts Management. Dr. Walker earned his Ph.D. at the University of Toronto, where he had taken his B.A. and M.A. in English. Prior to graduate school, he worked as a professional actor with companies such as the Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival, and the National Arts Centre English Company, with notable appearances in productions including Robert Lepage's Macbeth and The Turn of the Screw. His research focuses on Directing, Acting, Theatre Studies, and Arts Leadership, with particular expertise in Canadian Dramatic Imagination and Western Tradition. His scholarly work spans Shakespearean studies, contemporary Canadian theatre, and the intersection of drama with cultural studies. Dr. Walker has directed numerous productions for Queen's Drama, Theatre Kingston, and the St Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, with his production of Twelfth Night winning the 2012 Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Production. Dr. Walker's publications reveal a strong trajectory in Canadian theatre scholarship and classical adaptation. His work spans academic research, dramatic adaptation, and original composition, demonstrating his versatility across theoretical and practical aspects of theatre. The publications show particular strength in bridging historical and contemporary theatre practices. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Production (2012) Dr. Walker has demonstrated exceptional leadership in academic administration, guiding the merger of Drama and Music departments into the DAN School. He has served as Book Review Editor for Modern Drama (1998-2000) and regularly contributes essays to Stratford Festival house programs. His innovative approach to theatre education has created new pathways for students through programs in Arts Leadership and Management.
Adheesh Sathaye serves as an Associate Professor specializing in Sanskrit Literature and Folklore within the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. His academic home is the Department of Asian Studies, where he contributes significantly to South Asian studies through teaching and research focused on Sanskrit literary traditions and cultural practices. Dr. Sathaye earned both his M.A. and Ph.D. in South and Southeast Asian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, establishing a strong foundation for his scholarly work in Sanskrit literature, folklore, and performance traditions. His educational background reflects deep engagement with South Asian textual and cultural traditions. His research interests span early medieval Sanskrit drama, aesthetics, and narrative literature, with particular focus on Sanskrit epics, Marathi devotional performance traditions, and theories of textual production. Dr. Sathaye's scholarly work explores the intersections between textual traditions, performance practices, and folkloristic elements within South Asian cultural contexts. His approach bridges literary analysis with performance studies and cultural theory, offering nuanced perspectives on how ancient traditions continue to shape contemporary understandings. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent engagement with Sanskrit literary traditions, particularly drama and narrative forms. His work demonstrates particular interest in how Sanskrit texts function within performance contexts, how knowledge traditions are transmitted across time, and how ancient narratives continue to resonate in contemporary cultural practices. The publications show a trajectory from textual analysis toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of performance traditions and knowledge transmission. Dr. Sathaye teaches several key courses including Traditions of Yoga (ASIA 210) and Myth, Ritual and Epic in Ancient India (ASIA 308), both of which he has offered consistently across multiple academic years. His teaching reflects his research interests, connecting ancient textual traditions with contemporary cultural practices and theoretical frameworks. His work contributes significantly to understanding the complex relationships between Sanskrit literary traditions, performance practices, and folk cultural expressions in South Asia. Through both teaching and research, Dr. Sathaye bridges academic scholarship with practical engagement with cultural traditions, particularly in the areas of Sanskrit drama, narrative literature, and yoga traditions.
Dean Burry is an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University’s Dan School of Drama and Music, specializing in music composition and libretto writing. He holds degrees from Mount Allison University (B.Mus. in Saxophone Performance) and the University of Toronto (DMA in Composition, Mus.M. in Theory & Composition). As a leading composer of children’s opera and Canadian music, he has created over twelve theatrical works for young audiences, including the landmark opera The Brothers Grimm , performed over 600 times and recognized as the most performed Canadian opera. His works span orchestral pieces like Tracing Colville (inspired by WWII artist Alex Colville) and chamber music such as The Highwayman , released on Centrediscs/NAXOS. He also serves as founding Artistic Director of the Watershed Festival, Reimagining Music Theatre. Education: DMA (Composition), University of Toronto; Mus.M. (Theory & Composition), University of Toronto; B.Mus. (Saxophone Performance), Mount Allison University. Research interests include music for young audiences, Canadian identity in composition, and historical narratives through opera. Notable works include Shanawdithit (DORA Award-winning opera about Beothuk Nation history), Il Giudizio di Pigmalione (myth-based opera), and String Quartet No. 1 (exploring deafness and vibration in music). His outreach includes the Canadian Opera Company’s Education Department and the After-School Opera Program, engaging thousands of youth nationwide. Recent achievements include the 2020 DORA Award for Shanawdithit , the 2011 Louis Applebaum Award, and commissions from institutions like the Kingston Symphony Orchestra and Canadian Children’s Opera Company. His works are performed internationally, with premieres in China, Slovenia, and Brazil.
Adriana Brook is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto (St. George campus) specializing in Greek and Roman Literature and Culture. Her academic work bridges classical scholarship with modern pedagogical innovation, focusing on post-secondary education frameworks and ancient language instruction. PhD in Classics (University of Toronto) Master of Education (Brock University) MA in Classics (Western University) BASc in Classics (McMaster University) Her research explores ritual elements in Sophoclean drama and the reception of Greek tragedy in Roman contexts. She has developed courses across classical languages, literature, and first-year composition, advocating for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) methodologies. Recent publications analyze ritual structures in Greek tragedy, pedagogical strategies for mitigating grading pressures, and comparative studies between Greek and Roman works. Adriana collaborates with colleagues like L. Paul and R. Carlsson on interdisciplinary classical studies.
