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Lee Eric Shackleford is a Professor of Theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), specializing in playwriting, screenwriting, and audio drama. He holds a B.A. in Theatre from UAB and an MFA from Southern Illinois University. His work focuses on narrative's power to drive personal and societal change, blending creative storytelling with educational outreach.
Shackleford has produced over 200 scripts for stage, screen, and radio, including the off-Broadway plays Relativity and adaptations like Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He pioneered UAB's film program and developed online scriptwriting courses. His radio dramas, such as Bodylove and collaborations with the UAB School of Public Health, use storytelling to address health disparities and inmate rehabilitation.
Notable achievements include the triple gold award for A Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama and the global success of his audio serial Relativity. He continues to innovate with projects like the upcoming ITV documentary A Train Near Magdeburg.
- Education: B.A. (UAB), MFA (Southern Illinois University)
- Key Roles: Head Writer (Bodylove), Festival Curator (Festival of Ten-Minute Plays)
- Grants & Collaborations: Public Health Radio Series, Correctional Facility Partnerships
His work bridges artistic creativity with social impact, emphasizing accessibility through digital platforms and community engagement.
