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Deric McNish is an Associate Professor at the Department of Theatre, Michigan State University, where he also serves as Associate Chair of Graduate Studies, CAL Director of Undergraduate Research, and Program Director for the MFA in Acting. A scholar-practitioner, he merges performance pedagogy with English language instruction and disability studies in theatre.
- PhD in Theatre from University of Colorado Boulder
- MFA in Acting from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Play House
His research focuses on:
- Performance-based approaches to language education
- Inclusive training for actors with disabilities
- Psychophysical acting methodologies
- Shakespearean accessibility through podcasting
- Cross-cultural theatre and climate advocacy
Recent publication trends highlight interdisciplinary pedagogy, including co-authorship of Teaching With Drama (2023), articles on vocal scholarship, and contributions to the International Dialects of English Archive.
Scientific awards and fellowships include:
- Fulbright Distinguished Scholar (2025-26)
- All-University Teacher-Scholar Award (2019)
- Dudley Knight Award for Vocal Scholarship (2016)
- AT&T Instructional Technology Award (2018)
Deric mentors students in projects like the Ripple Effect climate collaboration with Bullfrogs Ballet and the Syllable of Recorded Time podcast. He directs productions at MSU and Summer Circle Theatre, emphasizing devised and socially engaged works.
