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Katherine Brook is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Tufts University, based at the Aidekman Arts Complex. She holds an MFA in Directing from Carnegie Mellon University and has extensive professional experience in theatre direction, production, and education. Her work focuses on new plays and devised theatre, emphasizing collaboration between artists and integration of dramatic texts with real-world content.
Education:
- MFA in Directing, Carnegie Mellon University (United States)
Research & Practice: Brook's projects explore experimental forms in performance, including ISLANDER (2021, HERE Arts Center), The Power of Emotion (2017, Abrons Arts Center), and ongoing The Conspiracy Project. Her direction credits span The Recursion of a Moth, The Cherry Orchard, and Dr. Ride's American Beach House.
Teaching & Professional Activities:
- Current courses include Directing I, Foundations of Performance, and Special Topics in Law and Performance.
- Prior teaching roles at MIT's Department of Theatre and Dance and CMU's School of Drama.
- Collaborations with companies like The Builders Association, Elevator Repair Service, and StoryCorps.
Affiliations: Originally from Toronto, Canada, Brook maintains strong ties to New York City's experimental theatre scene through her work with groundbreaking companies like The Foundry Theatre.
