Jonathan Kitt

Jonathan Kitt serves as Assistant Professor of Scene Study and Acting in the Department of Performing Arts at Emerson College, with prior appointments at Clark Atlanta University and the University of West Georgia. A professional actor and director with over thirty years of experience, he holds active memberships in AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and ECCAAUP.

His academic credentials include:

• B.A. from Clark Atlanta University
• M.F.A. from The Theatre School at DePaul University

Professor Kitt's research pioneers the integration of Black Acting Aesthetic and Drama of Being frameworks with Stanislavski System techniques. This methodology cultivates comprehensive theatrical understanding while advancing acting practice within diverse communities. His pedagogy emphasizes artistic integrity, professional rigor, and vital connections between lived experience and artistic expression.

Professional recognition includes:

• Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region IV Excellence in Directing Award
• Two-time Audelco Award Nominee for Best Actor

As an educator, Kitt focuses on mentoring emerging performers through rigorous scene study and acting instruction, fostering both technical mastery and personal artistic development within Emerson's Performing Arts program.