Robyn Pursley

Dr. Robyn Pursley serves as Professor of Theatre and Assistant Dean in the College of Liberal Arts at Northeastern State University (NSU), where she has been a core faculty member since 2003. Based in the Theatre Office at University Playhouse 103 in Tahlequah, she oversees academic administration including recruitment, promotion, facilities, and student affairs while actively teaching, directing, and designing for NSU's drama program. She further extends her impact as Artistic Director for the River City Players summer theatre productions.

Her educational foundation includes:

• EdD in Higher Education and Leadership from the University of Arkansas (2011)
• MA in Theatre, Cum laude, from Oklahoma State University (2003)
• BA in Theatre, Magna cum laude, from Northeastern State University (2000)

Dr. Pursley's professional focus integrates theatre pedagogy with practical production expertise. She develops curriculum across drama instruction, theatrical direction, and scenic design while fostering community engagement through summer productions. Her dual role bridges academic leadership in liberal arts administration with hands-on creative direction, emphasizing experiential learning for students.

Leading the River City Players program demonstrates her commitment to collaborative theatre ecosystems, where academic training converges with public performance to enrich Tahlequah's cultural landscape through professionally staged summer productions.