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Laura Menzie is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Theater at Skidmore College. She holds an M.F.A. from the University of Houston and a B.A. in Theater from Clark University. Her certifications include being a Certified member of the Society of American Fight Directors, specializing in unarmed combat, single sword, and rapier/dagger techniques.
Education:
- M.F.A., University of Houston
- B.A., Clark University
Research/Teaching Interests: Laura focuses on Shakespearean performance, theater pedagogy, and collaborative devising practices. She emphasizes reimagining traditional texts and empowering students to engage deeply with dramatic material. Her work spans classical roles (e.g., Juliet, Ophelia) and modern reinterpretations like Modern Chalk Circle, a reworking of The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
Awards: No scientific or academic awards explicitly mentioned.
Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants listed. Her contributions center on teaching and collaborative projects.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary theater initiatives, including a 2013-2014 collaboration with Icaro Teatro in Querétaro, Mexico, and a year-long devising team for Modern Chalk Circle.
