Katherine Scheil

Katherine Scheil is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Minnesota, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on Shakespeare studies, early modern literature, theatre history, and feminist criticism, with a particular emphasis on archival research and women's engagement with Shakespeare's works.

• PhD in English, University of Toronto (1995)
• MA in English, University of Toronto (1990)
• BA in English and Music, Florida State University (1989)

Her scholarly work explores the intersections of Shakespearean biography, adaptation, and cultural memory, especially through the lens of women's reading groups and grassroots theatre. Recent publications examine Shakespeare's afterlife in contemporary biofiction, Victorian book production, and memorial practices surrounding his family.

The 15 most recent publications span topics like feminist Shakespearean adaptations, historiographic improvisation, and the cultural impact of Shakespeare's wife Anne. They emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining literary criticism, theatre studies, and gender analysis to reassess canonical narratives and overlooked historical figures.

She is actively involved in the Early Modern Faculty Research Group and teaches courses on Shakespeare and early modern literature. Her work has been published in venues addressing Shakespeare reception, performance studies, and the sociocultural dimensions of literary engagement.