Josh Machamer

Roles and Affiliations: Josh Machamer is a Professor and Associate Dean for Operations at the College of Liberal Arts, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He also serves as the Mainstage Production Director and holds roles on the Cal Poly Foundation Board and Central Coast Performing Arts Center Commission.

Education:

• MFA in Directing, Pennsylvania State University
• BA in Theatre Arts & English, Whittier College

Research & Expertise: Specializes in directing, theatre history, global performance, and international education. His work bridges academic and professional realms, including collaborations with institutions like Complicite (London), Pacific Conservatory Theatre, and contributions to journals such as the International Journal of the Humanities and Local-Global: Studies in Community Sustainability.

Awards:

• Recipient of Cal Poly’s University Distinguished Teaching Award

Advising & Leadership: Leads curriculum development in General Education and international programs. Oversees the Arts in Society Book Series: Immersive Theatre – Engaging the Audience. Active in academic governance (e.g., Cal Poly’s Academic Senate).

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on projects such as the London Study Global Program and the Center for Expressive Technologies.