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Cynthia Henderson is a Professor of Acting in the Department of Theatre and Dance Performance at Ithaca College's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. She is a professional actor, director, and author of The Actor's Landscape and Beyond the Studio: a Conversation about Acting. Her work spans the U.S., Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. She founded 'Performing Arts for Social Change' and has directed notable productions at Ithaca College, including Rent, Newsies, Everybody, and The Exonerated.
Her research focuses on acting techniques, theatre pedagogy, and leveraging performing arts for social justice advocacy. Key methodologies include Stanislavski and Meisner techniques, centering/meditation exercises, and script interpretation.
Awards & Honors:
- CSPA of New York State's 'Outstanding Contribution to Social Justice'
- Recognized among '20 Outstanding Women You Should Know' in Central NY
- Fulbright Scholar and IC Dana Fellow
She holds memberships in Actors' Equity Association and the National Alliance of Acting Teachers. Her professional collaborations include directing for Park Productions, the professional arm of Ithaca College's Roy Park School of Communications.
