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Melissa Bondar is a Postgraduate Researcher and Lecturer at the School of Design and Creative Industries within the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. She teaches undergraduate technical theatre modules while conducting doctoral research on risk assessment gaps in immersive performance through the lens of care ethics.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Theatre Production and Literature, Stockton University
- Master of Arts in Religion and Master of Divinity, Liberty University
- Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Sheffield
Melissa's research bridges industry practice and academic theory, focusing on unregulated elements of audience participation in immersive environments. Her doctoral work examines how care ethics frameworks can address safety shortfalls in risk assessment protocols, informed by her dual background in stage management and religious theatre studies. This interdisciplinary approach connects medieval/modern religious performance traditions with contemporary participatory practices.
As an active industry professional, she maintains ongoing work as a stage and production manager alongside her academic duties, creating a continuous feedback loop between practical experience and scholarly inquiry in performance safety methodologies.
