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Peter Friedrich is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Director of Theatre at Berry College. He specializes in community-based theatre, international collaborations, and devised performance. Recent projects include a Fulbright-funded initiative in Finland connecting students with migrant communities, and a 2022 FinnFringe-recognized collaboration with asylum seekers from Ukraine and Afghanistan. Previously, he directed in Northern Iraq and led projects in underserved U.S. communities, including the Yazoo City penitentiary.
- Education & Fellowship: Scholar-in-Residence at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Fellowships at Kenyon College and Andrew Mellon Foundation
His research emphasizes theatre's role in social justice and cross-cultural dialogue, with notable work at institutions like Goodman Theatre and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He has received accolades for innovative pandemic-era teaching and long-term contributions to theatre in conflict zones.
- Awards: FinnFringe Festival Awards (2022), Ellen DeGeneres Top 100 Teachers (2020), ACT Contribution Award (2013), Fulbright (2021)
Advising includes prison theatre initiatives and global collaborations. Current projects in Finland (Åbo Akademi University) focus on migrant community engagement through performance.
