Ebru Gökdağ

Ebru Gökdağ is a Professor at Anadolu University’s State Conservatory, Department of Stage Arts, since 2016. She earned her doctorate in Theatre from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has held academic positions at Anadolu University since 2002.

• Doctorate: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1997-2002)
• Postgraduate: Texas A&M University-Commerce (1994-2000)
• Undergraduate: Anadolu University (1989-1993)

Her research focuses on Theatre Studies, Gender Dynamics in Performing Arts, and Cultural Representation in Opera. She has explored Sexual Harassment Prevention in theatre environments and Traditional Rituals like Cem Ceremonies.

Recent publications examine Opera Cross-Cultural Influence, Gender Equality in Turkish theatre, and Community-Based Performance techniques. She has also presented at conferences in Kazakhstan, Cyprus, and Slovenia.

She has advised 8 theses on topics ranging from Augusto Boal’s Methods to Sexual Harassment in Performing Arts and Opera Analysis. She led projects like TÜBİTAK’s Cem Ceremonies Study and multiple Erasmus-funded initiatives.

Her career spans roles as Head of Department (2017-2025) and board member in academic councils. She actively participates in international theatre festivals and conferences.