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Stephen Nunns serves as Professor and Coordinator of Theatre Studies within Towson University's Department of Theatre Arts in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. His academic career spans directing, performance theory, and experimental theatre practice, supported by extensive professional experience in New York City's avant-garde scene and Baltimore's theatre community.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Performance Studies from New York University
- MFA in Dramaturgy from Brooklyn College
- BA in Drama and Literature from Bennington College
Nunns' research centers on experimental performance methodologies, theoretical frameworks of theatre, and the intersection of pragmatism with 20th-century American performance. His expertise extends to dramaturgy, avant-garde traditions, and the political dimensions of theatrical expression, reflecting both scholarly rigor and practical artistic engagement.
His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on performance theory and American theatre history, with scholarly output emphasizing philosophical underpinnings of theatrical practice and socio-political contexts of performance art across multiple decades.
Professional recognition includes:
- Obie Award for 'The Boys in the Basement' as associate artist with Mabou Mines
While the source text confirms his role as Coordinator of Theatre Studies, it provides no specific details regarding graduate student advisement or research grant acquisition.
Nunns co-founded The Acme Corporation, a Baltimore-based theatre ensemble producing award-winning experimental work, and maintains active artistic affiliations with Single Carrot Theatre and Iron Crow Theatre. His professional network includes significant collaborations with Mabou Mines and editorial experience at American Theatre Magazine.
