Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder serves as Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at The University of the South (Sewanee), where she previously held the Tennessee Williams Playwright-in-Residence position from 2012-2015. Her professional profile uniquely bridges academia and professional theater, including staff writing for CBS's 'Love Monkey' and ongoing affiliations with New York's Ensemble Studio Theatre Youngblood playwrights group.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. from SUNY Purchase College
• M.F.A. from New York University (Tisch Dramatic Writing Fellow)

Professor Wilder's creative scholarship centers on American historical drama, with particular focus on marginalized communities and cultural heritage. Her plays like 'Gee's Bend' and 'The Flagmaker of Market Street' examine pivotal moments in African American history through intimate character studies, blending rigorous historical research with theatrical innovation. International productions at London's Royal Court Theatre demonstrate the global relevance of her work exploring American identity.

Her professional achievements include:

• Recipient of the American Theatre Critics Association's Osborn Award
• Recent premiere of 'Everything That’s Beautiful' (2017, New Conservatory Theatre)
• Commission for Baltimore Center Stage's 'My America, Too' project

Professor Wilder maintains an active production schedule with works staged at major regional theaters including Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Denver Center, and Cleveland Play House. Her dual expertise in television writing and stage drama provides students with rare insights into both mediums. Current creative projects continue her exploration of historical narratives through contemporary theatrical forms, supported by institutional partnerships that connect academic work with professional production opportunities.