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Bernadette Hamilton-Brady is a Professor of Drama at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She has served as Chair of the Drama Department and has over 36 years of teaching experience. She holds an M.F.A. in Acting from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.A. from Incarnate Word College.
Her expertise includes pedagogical and interdisciplinary theatre practices, study abroad programs in London, and community-engaged productions addressing cultural identity, climate change, and social issues. She has directed/produced over 48 plays, including Young Frankenstein, Triangle Factory Fire Project, and Side by Side by Sondheim. Her work integrates devised theatre, dance, and collaborations with institutions like the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and San Antonio Symphony.
- Education:
- M.F.A., Acting, Virginia Commonwealth University
- B.A., Incarnate Word College
- Key Projects:
- One-woman show His Polita (2003), based on Pola Negri’s archives
- Adapted Amy Kenny’s My Body Is Not A Prayer Request into a devised performance (2024)
- Community panels on Triangle Factory Fire Project and disability representation
Her research focuses on bridging cultural divides through theatre, with presentations at Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) conferences and international forums in Poland. She actively engages with local schools and parishes through workshops and lector training.
Professional memberships include ATHE, AATE, USITT, and AAUP. Her career reflects a commitment to transformative theatre, social justice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
