Susan Berardini

Susan Berardini is a Professor in the Department of Modern Languages & Cultures at Pace University, affiliated with the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in New York City. She has been teaching Spanish at all levels since 1997 and currently serves as the chairperson of her department. Her academic work centers on Hispanic literature and language pedagogy, with a focus on contemporary Spanish and Argentine theater.

Education:

• BA in Spanish, Nazareth College of Rochester
• MA in Spanish Literature and Linguistics, University of Rochester
• PhD in Spanish Literature, SUNY Buffalo (1996)

Her research interests include contemporary Spanish and Argentine theater, women playwrights, and intertextuality in dramatic works. She is a coeditor of Estreno: Contemporary Spanish Plays, contributing to the dissemination of modern Hispanic drama. Her recent presentations demonstrate a sustained scholarly engagement with themes of identity, memory, marginalization, and historical trauma in Ibero-American theater.

Her recent scholarly output, spanning from 2014 to 2024, shows a consistent focus on contemporary Spanish and Argentine drama, with particular attention to gender, memory, migration, and the representation of marginalized voices. Her work bridges literary analysis, performance studies, and sociopolitical commentary, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to theater studies.

Scientific Awards:

• Spain's Asociacion de Autores de Teatro – PREMIO A LA MEJOR LABOR EDITORIAL (2015)
• Pace University Kenan Award for Excellence in Teaching (2015)

Berardini has been actively involved in academic leadership as department chair and has contributed significantly to curriculum development and faculty mentorship. Her presentations at international conferences such as the Congreso Internacional de Teatro Iberoamericano y Argentino and the International Conference on The Contemporary Theater of Spain highlight her active role in the global academic community. While no formal student advisees or grant funding are listed, her editorial and research leadership suggest strong mentorship and collaborative engagement.

She is associated with scholarly initiatives in modern languages and has presented her work across Latin America, Spain, and the United States, reflecting a broad academic network and international scholarly impact.