Harlan Baker

Harlan Baker is a Lecturer in Theatre at the University of Southern Maine (USM), affiliated with the Department of Theatre within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. With over 45 years of involvement in Portland’s theatre community, he has extensive professional experience as an actor, director, and educator.

Education:

• M.A. in Theatre, University of Maine System
• B.S. in Speech, Emerson College

Research and professional interests focus on theatre performance, playwriting, and public speaking education. His career includes collaborations with notable organizations like Portland Stage Company, Maine State Music Theatre, and Acorn Productions, where he directed in their Maine Playwright’s Festival. He has also appeared in films, including The Living Wake featuring Jim Gaffigan and Jesse Eisenberg.

Currently, he teaches Public Speaking courses at USM’s Gorham Campus, located in Russell Hall. No specific grants or awards are highlighted in his profile, though his long-term contributions to Maine’s theatre scene are emphasized.