Philip Valle

Philip Valle is a Theatre Lecturer at California Polytechnic State University, teaching courses in Theatre History. He holds an MFA from Arizona State University and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. His work bridges social justice themes with theatrical innovation, focusing on historical movements like civil rights and rock and roll culture.

• Education: MFA Arizona State University, BA UC Berkeley

Research interests include the cognitive science of creativity, climate justice through performance, and devised theatre. He co-founded The Staging Change Project, an educational initiative addressing climate science via performing arts for K-12 students. Recent works like pool ’63 and Ghost Ship have garnered national awards, including Kennedy Center recognitions. Collaborative global projects include a Mumbai-based climate justice film/theatre project The Bombay Runway.

• Awards: 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award (Honors College), Kennedy Center Awards

His interdisciplinary approach spans academic research, original playwriting, and community outreach. Current projects integrate climate science narratives with immersive theatrical techniques.