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Bethany Wood, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Theatre and Director of Theatre at Coastal Carolina University, within the College of Undergraduate Studies and School of Music. She brings extensive experience from her previous role as Director of Theater and Assistant Professor at Southwest Baptist University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Theatre and Drama, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- M.A. in Theatre and Drama, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- B.F.A. in Drama, University of Oklahoma
- B.A. in English, University of Oklahoma
- Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Wood is a theatre scholar with research centered on theatre history, adaptation, and gender. Her work explores how early 20th-century serial narratives were transformed for stage and screen, particularly focusing on women’s contributions. She integrates performance practice with academic inquiry, bridging historical analysis and contemporary theatrical production.
Her publications appear in respected journals such as Theatre Journal, Ecumenica, and New England Theatre Journal. The thematic focus of her research includes religious themes in drama, literary adaptation, and feminist theatre historiography.
Scientific Awards:
- Barbara Reynolds Award for outstanding article on religious themes in theatre
Dr. Wood has advised various academic and performance initiatives through her leadership roles. While specific grants are not listed, her publication record and book release indicate sustained scholarly productivity. She has also contributed to theatre practice through performances with companies like Chicago Dramatists and Trap Door Theatre.
She leads the Theatre program at CCU, overseeing curriculum, productions, and student development, effectively functioning as a key figure in both academic and artistic domains within her department.
