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Lee E. Ernst serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences, where he is a core member of the Resident Ensemble Players (REP) as both actor and director. His career spans decades of professional theatrical work integrated with academic instruction.
Ernst's artistic practice centers on Theatre, Acting, and Directing, with deep expertise in Shakespearean Drama and Contemporary Theatre. His performance history demonstrates exceptional range across classical and modern repertoires, including iconic roles in productions from Cyrano de Bergerac to CLYBOURNE PARK, reflecting his commitment to both textual fidelity and innovative staging.
His artistic contributions have been recognized through prestigious honors:
- AriZoni Award for theatrical excellence
- Shepherd-Express Best Acting Award
- Minerva Laureate award from The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters
- Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship from the Ten Chimneys Foundation
Ernst maintains active professional engagement through voice-over narration (including PBS's THE REAGAN PRESIDENCY) and directorial work such as the 2011 HAMLET for the Texas Shakespeare Festival. His teaching integrates practical experience from major regional theatres including Milwaukee Repertory Theater and American Players Theatre.
