Leslie Gulden

Leslie Gulden, Ph.D., is a Lecturer and Program Coordinator for the BA in Arts Media and Technology at Texas Tech University's Department of Interdisciplinary Arts, School of Theatre & Dance. With 20 years of teaching experience in Theatre, English, Film, and Communications, she bridges disciplines to foster innovative pedagogy.

Education

• Ph.D. in Fine Arts (Theatre major, English minor), Texas Tech University (2021)
• MFA in Directing for Theatre, Video, and Cinema, California Institute of the Arts

Dr. Gulden specializes in interdisciplinary approaches to Theatre and media, leveraging her expertise in performance studies and digital communication. She contributes to the Performing Arts Research Lab (PeARL) and advocates for cross-departmental collaboration.

Her current role focuses on curriculum development for the BA-ARMT program, integrating technology with traditional arts education. Prior to returning to Texas Tech, she taught in diverse academic settings, emphasizing hybrid methodologies in Theatre and Communications.