Marc Devine

Marc Devine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre Arts at North Dakota State University, specializing in somatic movement, devising, Grotowski techniques, Viewpoints, acting, vocal production, Roy Hart inspired Voice Work, and dialects.

His research interests include:

• Site-Specific Performance
• Devised Theatre
• Synchronization of Mind-Body through Somatic Movement
• Performance Vulnerability

Devine's scholarly work focuses on the intersection of physical theatre practices and contemporary performance theory. His recent work has explored virtual theatre production methods during the pandemic, as evidenced by his 2021 virtual production of Macbeth that was selected for the St. Lou Fringe Festival. His research examines how architectural spaces interact with performer presence to create unique theatrical experiences.

Among his notable achievements:

• Recipient of the 2015 Kennedy Center National Award of Distinguished Choreography/Movement Direction for Ball State's musical 'Mad World'
• Creator of an audio-book recording of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' with over one million chapter downloads
• Top 50 iTunes podcast in Arts and Literature category for over three years

Devine serves as Treasurer for the Association of Theatre Movement Educators (ATME) and is an active member of ATME, VASTA, and ATHE. With over 15 years of professional experience as a performing artist in cities across the United States, he brings extensive practical knowledge to his academic work.

His professional practice includes directing notable productions such as The Crucible (2021), Macbeth (2021), Fun Home (2019), and LIMINAL (2019), among others.