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Brady Greer Huffman (he/him) serves as a Full-Time Visiting Lecturer in Theatre and Dance at the University of Redlands and as a Lecturer at California State University, San Bernardino. He is sponsored by Loma Linda University School of Religion Humanities Program to direct two thought-provoking dramas annually that engage communities in relevant and controversial topics within medical, religious, and everyday contexts. Additionally, he serves as artistic director for Creative Arts Production, a children's theater camp in Missouri, and has held previous positions as Technical Director/Adjunct Professor at La Sierra University and Head of Drama at Palm Valley School.
Huffman earned his B.A. in Theater Arts from Northwestern College, Orange City, IA, where he co-founded The SchoolHouse Theater by converting a one-room schoolhouse into an intimate performance space. He holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Screenwriting and Playwriting from University of California, Riverside, and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University.
Huffman's creative work centers on theater as a vehicle for social commentary and community engagement. His research interests span playwriting, screenwriting, drama direction, and arts administration with particular focus on creating works that address contemporary social issues. His recent docudrama Year One: Through the Eyes of Family Medicine exemplifies this approach, having been crafted using real interviews with Family Medicine Physicians regarding their first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. His work bridges academic theater studies with practical community engagement, emphasizing theater's role in facilitating difficult conversations around medical ethics and social issues.
As artistic director of Creative Arts Production, Huffman leads a summer theater program for children in Missouri. At Northwestern College, his alma mater, he co-founded The SchoolHouse Theater, demonstrating his commitment to creating accessible performance spaces. His direction of community-engaged theater at Loma Linda University further illustrates his dedication to using theater as a medium for social impact, particularly through works that address relevant and controversial topics.
