Kailin Wright

Kailin Wright is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Women's and Gender Studies at St. Francis Xavier University. Their research focuses on Canadian theatre, social justice, gender studies, Indigenous literatures, and political performance. Wright has held significant grants including the SSHRC Partnership Grant (2020–2023) and SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2018–2022). They have also been recognized with the Jules Lèger Research Scholar Award and teaching accolades such as the AAU Teaching Award nomination (2019, 2021).

Education: Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. (Honours) from the University of Toronto. Current projects include a funded investigation into Canadian theatre representations of motherhood and future narratives. Wright collaborates with Theatre Antigonish and engages in digital humanities initiatives.

Research interests span Canadian literature, adaptation studies, feminist theory, and Indigenous performance, with a focus on marginalized voices and social justice issues. Their work bridges historical analysis with contemporary performance practices, emphasizing the role of theatre in fostering empathy and social change.