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James Al-Shamma serves as associate professor of theatre at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he focuses on contemporary dramatic literature and performance practices. His scholarly profile is defined by significant contributions to Middle Eastern theatre studies, particularly through his authored work Sarah Ruhl: A Critical Study of the Plays and his coeditorial role in the two-volume Contemporary Plays from Iraq.
His research centers on theatre production in conflict-affected regions, with specialized expertise in Iraqi theatre during the 2003–2011 occupation period as documented in Theatre of Iraq Under Occupation, 2003–2011. This work establishes him as a key scholar in post-invasion Iraqi performance studies, examining how theatrical expression persists amid political turmoil. His critical analysis extends to prominent contemporary playwrights, notably American dramatist Sarah Ruhl, reflecting broader interests in modern playwriting techniques and thematic developments in 21st-century theatre.
