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MICHELLE EPHRAIM is a Professor of English at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), specializing in Shakespeare studies, creative nonfiction, and Jewish literature. She holds a BA from Tufts University, an MA and PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research explores intersections of gender, religion, and early modern drama. Key works include Reading the Jewish Woman on the Elizabethan Stage (2016) and Green World: A Tragicomic Memoir of Love & Shakespeare (2024), winner of the Juniper Prize. Prof. Ephraim co-hosts the Everyday Shakespeare podcast, blending scholarly insight with popular culture.
Education: BA English & History (Tufts, 1991), MA English (UW-Madison, 1993), PhD English (UW-Madison, 1999).
Research Interests: Shakespeare’s relevance to modern life, Jewish identity in literature, gender studies, creative nonfiction. She emphasizes public scholarship, appearing in venues like The Washington Post and McSweeney’s.
Awards & Honors: Juniper Prize (2023), Friends of American Writers Award (2025), IPPY Silver Medal, and recognition in Wall Street Journal and Guardian. Co-authored Shakespeare, Not Stirred, featured in New York Times.
Podcast & Media: Host of Everyday Shakespeare, exploring Shakespeare’s contemporary relevance. Episodes include discussions of bookselling in the Renaissance and modern adaptations. Featured on The Moth Story Hour and WGBH radio.
Professional Affiliations: Shakespeare Association of America. Collaborates with institutions like Harvard’s Mahindra Humanities Center and Brookline Booksmith.
