Lisa A. Freeman

Lisa A. Freeman is a Professor and Head of the English Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research focuses on 18th-century British literature, theater and performance studies, and gender/sexuality studies. She is known for her monographs on eighteenth-century drama and performance culture, including *Antitheatricality and the Body Public* (2017) and *Character’s Theater* (2002). Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary performance criticism, emphasizing intersectional perspectives on theatrical forms and cultural norms.

Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and critical essays in journals like *Eighteenth-Century Fiction*. Current projects include analyzing Taylor Mac’s *24-Decade History of Popular Music* and studying Elizabeth Inchbald’s dramatic theory through fragmented writings. Freeman has received major recognition, including finalist awards for her 2017 monograph.

• Award-winning scholar in eighteenth-century studies
• Leading expert on Sarah Siddons and Enlightenment-era performance
• Commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in theater studies