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Karin Waidley is a Lecturer and Resident Dramaturg at the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD). She currently serves as dramaturg for SMTD's production season and is incoming editor of Theatre/Practice journal. Previously, she held a full professorship at Western Colorado University, specializing in devising new theatre works and theatre for social justice and violence prevention. She has been a Fulbright Scholar and Specialist to Kenya, focusing on East African theatre history through a collaborative anthology. Her work integrates trauma-informed practices with neurobiology and creative expression.
Affiliations:
- African Studies Center
- International Institute
Research & Practice: Combines theatre with social justice advocacy, gender-based violence prevention, and trauma studies. Her recent projects explore the intersection of creative expression and neurobiology of trauma. She actively publishes and presents internationally, with a focus on East African theatre history.
Awards & Grants:
- Fulbright Scholar (Kenya)
- Fulbright Specialist (Kenya)
- Multiple institutional grants
Professional Contributions: Nonprofit advocacy for survivors of gender-based violence, directorial work, and trauma-informed theatre pedagogy. Collaborates with international scholars on theatre historiography in East Africa.
