David Montgomery

Dr. David Montgomery serves as Director of The Program in Educational Theatre and Clinical Associate Professor at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. A specialist in drama education, theatre for young audiences, and integrated arts, he teaches foundational courses and leads innovative programs. His work bridges performance, education, and social action, with notable projects like the New Play for Young Audiences (NPYA) series at the Provincetown Playhouse and the Looking for Shakespeare Program.

His research focuses on applied theatre practices, artistic citizenship, and curriculum development. He has directed NYU study abroad programs in multiple countries and collaborates with organizations like Outlaws and Justice to infuse drama into school curricula. Dr. Montgomery sits on the NYC Department of Education’s Arts Education Committee, advocating for arts integration in education.

Publications include Theatre for Change (2012, soon to be translated into Chinese) and contributions to The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Young People (2022). He has organized major conferences such as the NYU Forum on Theatre and Health (2019) and presented globally, including a keynote in Zhuhai, China.