Ellen Rosenberg

Ellen Rosenberg is a Professor of Humanities, Creative Writing, Theatre History, and Dramatic Literature in the Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). She integrates her expertise in creative process, psychobiography, and gender/ethnic issues into her teaching and professional practice, with a strong focus on Jewish and Yiddish theater traditions.

• PhD in English, Indiana University
• MFA in Acting, University of South Carolina
• MA in English, New York University
• BA in English, Long Island University

Her research explores the intersections of ritual in theater, devised performance techniques, and cultural identity, alongside innovative pedagogical approaches that emphasize personal integrity and professional excellence. She has led institutional initiatives to elevate faculty development and directed The Kenan Writers’ Encounters, a visiting writers’ series at UNCSA.

• YIVO Foundation Scholarship
• Faculty Development competitive semester sabbatical
• UNCSA Award for Excellence in Teaching

Rosenberg has secured over $250,000 in project grants, supporting her work in Yiddish language and theater training, as well as community-engaged theater workshops for educators and professionals. Her career spans roles in professional theater organizations like Actors Equity Association (AEA) and Art for Art's Sake, alongside certifications in child abuse prevention, standardized patient training, and small business entrepreneurship.