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Jennifer Schmidt is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Hanover College, where she teaches courses spanning theatre history, playwriting, and global performance traditions. Her scholarly work focuses on solo performance, feminist theater, and the history of popular entertainment, with particular expertise in English Renaissance comedy and German drama.
Education:
- B.A. in English Literature, Carleton College
- M.F.A., D.F.A. in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism, Yale School of Drama
Her research interests center on the intersection of gender and performance, exploring how women’s humor and solo performance practices challenge traditional theatrical forms. She examines the evolution of popular entertainment from English Renaissance comedy to contemporary feminist theater, with a comparative focus on German dramatic traditions.
Professor Schmidt's teaching portfolio includes foundational courses like Introduction to Theatre and Theatre History, alongside specialized offerings such as Contemporary Playwrights of Color and the innovative One-Woman Show: History & Practice course that directly reflects her research expertise in solo performance.
