Sarah L. Stevenson

Sarah L. Stevenson serves as Professor of English in the Department of English at the Undergraduate College of the College of Mount Saint Vincent. She holds a PhD and MA from New York University and a BA from Harvard University, bringing significant expertise to her role in both teaching and curriculum development.

Academic Background:

• PhD, New York University
• MA, New York University
• BA, Harvard University

Her research centers on women dramatists and contemporary drama, with particular focus on feminist perspectives in theatrical representation and the integration of dramatic studies into core curriculum frameworks. Dr. Stevenson examines how identity, memory, and trauma manifest in modern American performance, especially through non-linear narrative structures and autobiographical forms.

Her publications from 2000-2003 reveal consistent engagement with feminist reinterpretations of theatrical canons, exploring intersections between visual arts and stage performance. Key thematic threads include the portrayal of Jewish identity in post-Holocaust theatre, experimental narrative techniques in solo performance works, and the representation of lesbian experiences through non-traditional storytelling.

Dr. Stevenson actively contributes to pedagogical innovation through First Year Experience programs and teaches courses spanning foundational writing, Shakespearean studies, creative drama writing, and specialized seminars on women dramatists. She maintains professional engagement through the American Theatre and Drama Society and has presented research at major conferences including ATHE and MLA events nationwide.