Karla Koskinen

Karla Koskinen is a Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in directing, acting pedagogy, and feminist theatre criticism. Her professional career spans over 25 years, with leadership roles as Artistic Director of Shakespeare on the Green and Heritage Artists. She has directed productions for companies like Phoenix Theatre and Trinity Players. In 2010, she co-authored Re-Visioning Lear's Daughters, examining feminist theories in Shakespearean drama. She has held academic positions at the University of South Carolina, DePaul University, Western Michigan University, and Barat College.

Her research focuses on feminist critiques of Shakespeare’s plays and experimental theatre practices. She teaches courses in directing and acting, leading UAB’s Experimental Company class. Her awards include two ariZoni Awards for direction and production excellence.

Advising and grants: While no specific advisees or grants are listed, her academic roles and publications reflect a commitment to mentoring students and advancing scholarly discourse in theatre studies. She leads initiatives like the Experimental Company, fostering collaborative student projects.

Labs/Teams: She oversees the Experimental Company, a student-driven theatre ensemble at UAB, emphasizing innovative approaches to performance and text.