Kevin D. Ferguson

Kevin D. Ferguson is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre at Coastal Carolina University’s College of Humanities. He specializes in playwriting and dramaturgy, with notable works performed across multiple U.S. states. His roles include former Playwright-in-Residence at Atlantic Stage (Myrtle Beach) and National Playwright-in-Residence at The Tesseract Theatre Company (St. Louis). Ferguson holds an MFA in Playwriting from Hollins University and an M.Ed. in Counseling from USC.

Education highlights include:

• M.F.A., Playwriting with Dramaturgy Concentration, Hollins University
• M.Ed., Counseling, University of South Carolina
• B.A., Theatre, University of South Carolina

Research focuses on theatrical storytelling techniques, dramaturgy practices, and the intersection of drama therapy with creative writing. His play Losing Sight earned a Kennedy Center award, and he received the 2018 SC Arts Commission Artist Fellowship.

Teaching areas include playwriting and dramaturgy. Professional memberships: Dramatists Guild of America, Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.