William Streitberger

William Streitberger is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Washington. His research focuses on 16th and 17th century British history, literature, and drama, with particular emphasis on Tudor and Stuart court entertainments. He is also engaged with world drama, textual theory, and Shakespearean studies.

• B.A., University of Kansas, 1969
• M.A., University of Illinois, 1971
• Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1973

His current research examines the diplomatic writings of Edmund Tilney, Master of the Revels during Shakespeare's lifetime. Streitberger has authored six books and numerous articles, including work on theatricality across historical periods. He teaches courses in printed texts within the Interdisciplinary Textual Studies Program and contributes to the Program in Writing and Rhetoric.

His scholarly interests extend to the theory and practice of documentary editing, reflecting his commitment to textual analysis and historical context.