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Dr. Kevin Ewert is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Chair of the Division of Communication and the Arts, and Director of Theatre. His academic and professional work bridges Shakespearean performance, directing, and Africana Studies.
- Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Shakespeare Studies from The Shakespeare Institute (1997, 1992), B.A. in English from Trinity College, University of Toronto (1987).
- Research Focus: Shakespeare in performance, directing practices, Modern Black Theatre, stage combat, and the intersection of race and performance.
- Academic Roles: Teaches courses including Introduction to Theatre, Play Analysis, and Directing. Developed Africana Studies classes at Pitt-Bradford.
His work spans scholarly publications like Shakespeare and Directing in Practice (2018) and editorial leadership as Series Editor for Palgrave's The Shakespeare Handbooks. Theatrical contributions include directing for Unseam'd Shakespeare Company (1997-2003) and Manbites Dog Theater, earning multiple Top 10 Production awards from The Independent.
- Scientific Awards:
- One of the 49 Best Productions of the Decade (The Pillowman, 2007) - The Independent
- Top 10 Production of 2009 (Age of Arousal) - The Independent
- Top Ten Production of 2014 (Celebration) - The Independent
Dr. Ewert's career integrates academic rigor with practical theatre-making, emphasizing cultural critique and innovative staging techniques. His students benefit from his expertise in acting, directing, and critical approaches to Shakespearean texts.
