جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Physical Theater
• Theater Directing
• Devised Performance Practices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emmanuelle Delpech is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Theater at the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. She holds an MFA in Directing from Temple University and is a certified teacher of the Jacques Lecoq physical theater method. Her professional career spans acting, directing, and teaching in independent and institutional settings. Education: MFA in Directing (Temple University); Classical training at Ecole Supérieure d’Art Dramatique de la Ville de Paris; Graduation from Jacques Lecoq School (Paris). Research interests focus on physical theater, clown adaptation, and devised performance practices. Her work explores interdisciplinary collaborations, cultural identity (e.g., FRONTIN’ addressing Blackface traditions), and innovative adaptations (e.g., clown version of Marivaux’s La Dispute ). Teaching engagements include Swarthmore College, Bryn Mawr College, University of the Arts, and workshops at institutions like Movement Theater Studio (NYC). She maintains a full-time teaching role at Pig Iron School for Advanced Training and previously served as regular faculty at Headlong Performance Institute. Labs/Teams: Core member of Pig Iron Theatre Company (8 years); collaborator with Jen Child in projects like The Woman ; active in devising performance works with 1812 Productions and regional theaters.

Mark Crossleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intermediality
• Intermedial Pedagogy
• 20th Century Comedy Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Mark Crossley is an Associate Professor in Performing Arts at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Performing Arts within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. He is an active researcher and educator with expertise in intermedial performance, comedy studies, and applied theatre pedagogy. Education: PhD in Arts Pedagogy, University of Warwick, 2013 MRes in Arts in Further Education, University of Warwick, 2007 PGCE in Drama, University of Central England, 1993 BA (Hons) in Drama and Theatre Studies, University of Birmingham, 1989 His research focuses on intermediality , 20th-century comedy , and applied theatre , particularly in educational and special needs contexts. He explores how digital technologies, physical theatre, and devised performance intersect in contemporary pedagogy and practice. His work often bridges performance theory with real-world applications in inclusive and site-specific settings. The available papers indicate a strong thematic focus on intermedial pedagogy , performer-audience intimacy , and British comedic identity . These works span disciplines such as performance studies, disability-inclusive theatre, and digital integration, reflecting a commitment to innovative and socially engaged research. Professional Recognition: Editor, Comedy Studies journal (Routledge, 2009–present) Academic advisor, Pearson Edexcel (GCSE/A-Level Drama, 2012–present) Academic advisor, WJEC (A-Level Drama, 2014) Reviewer, Palatine grant proposals (2010–2011) Mark Crossley supervises several PhD students working on diverse topics including dissociative identity disorder in acting, trauma in vegan activism, digital tools in performance education, and gendered urban performance. He has received internal DMU funding to support conference presentations and publications. While no formal lab or research center is mentioned, his collaborative work with Bamboozle Theatre Co. and involvement in TAPRA and IUTA suggest active participation in national and international research networks.

Sarah Ashford Hartمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Theatre
• Human Rights
• Performative Ethnography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sarah Ashford Hart is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Performance at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She is a socially-engaged performance practitioner, scholar, and educator with a focus on transnational pathways for community dialogue through participatory performance. PhD in Performance Studies (2023) at University of California, Davis with designated emphases in Practice as Research and Human Rights Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Barnard College, Columbia University Masters of Arts in Devised Theatre from Dartington College of Arts, Falmouth University Her research areas include applied theatre, human rights, performative ethnography, decolonial theory, affect theory, embodiment, migration studies, carceral studies, and performance studies. Her work explores participatory techniques for exchanging perspectives across cultural barriers, emphasizing freedom of expression and equity in multilingual spaces. Facilitated projects with refugees in rural England Developed communication skills for youth in New York Enhanced pedagogical tools for teachers in Caracas Amplified perspectives of inmates in Chilean prisons Her PhD research focused on incarcerated, migrant, and displaced women and children in California, Chile, and Colombia, aiming to redefine impact metrics in applied theatre through a decolonial lens. She conducted fieldwork in Bogotá as a Fulbright researcher.

Ben Howardمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary Dance
• Immersive Art
• Theatrical Performance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ben Howard is an Assistant Professor of Dance at the Conservatory, State University (SU). He holds a Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Florida State University, where he studied and later taught. Howard is an interdisciplinary dance artist and educator whose work bridges contemporary dance, immersive art, and theatrical performance. His research focuses on architectural storytelling, collaborative devising processes, and narrative experimentation through movement. He has created choreography for opera, screendance, interactive installations, and dance theatre, including projects like "Hänsel und Gretel" and "Sandbox Dreams". "Blairsville" screendance project (Best Choreography, Toronto Experimental Dance & Music Film Festival) "Agnes & Agatha" (2024 Atlanta Fringe Festival) He has performed across 12 countries on three continents with The Tallahassee Ballet (2016–2020) and Celebrity Cruise Line, integrating global cultural influences into his practice.

• Applied Theatre
• Devised Theatre
• Physical Theatre
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Sarah Berridge is a Senior Lecturer in Drama, Acting and Performance at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), College of Arts, Technology and Environment, with over 20 years of experience developing industry-relevant theatre workshops and leading interdisciplinary research. Her practice integrates artistic creation with academic innovation, collaborating extensively with UK community partners and institutions. Her educational qualifications include: PGCert in Psychology of Education, University of Bristol (2016) MA in European Dance Theatre Practice, Laban (2008) PGCE in Drama (1998) BA in Performing Arts, De Montfort University (1996) Research interests center on body-focused devising pedagogy, gesture, and presence, alongside experimental film-making and video art. She pioneers socially engaged climate action through theatre, co-founding UWE's Climate Theatre Action Group and using performance to address water security and community resilience. Her work bridges physical theatre, community partnerships, and environmental advocacy. As co-investigator on a UKRI ESRC-funded project exploring climate responses via applied theatre, she leads significant grant-supported research. Educational initiatives include: 'Drama Futures' Festival of Industry (2020-2023) with guest speakers and industry workshops 'Wellbeing in the Curriculum' research project (2020-2022) trialing wellbeing integration in drama education She also serves as Guest Curator for Exeter Dance International Film Festival (2021-present) and Academic Link Tutor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (2021-2025), advising on curriculum development. Her artistic collaborations feature companies like M31 Dance Theatre, Acta Community Theatre, and Touchdown Dance, with video work exhibited at BBC Short Film Festival, Arnolfini, and Yorkshire Dance Festival.

Jennifer Ross Nostralaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre Arts
• Directing
• Playwriting
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Ross Nostrala is a Professor of Theatre Arts at Simpson College, where she also serves as Director of Women and Gender Studies and Director of Simpson Productions. She has over twenty-five years of experience in teaching and directing theatre at the collegiate level. Her educational background includes: M.F.A. in Directing, The University of Texas at Austin (1988) B.A. in Theatre Arts and Art, Simpson College (1985) Her research and teaching interests are centered in theatre directing, playwriting, acting, and script analysis , with a strong emphasis on women and gender studies and community-based performance . She developed a May Term course titled Agents of Change: Creating Change in the Community Through Performance , which engages students in creating performances around contemporary social issues such as sexual harassment and assault. Jennifer has received multiple recognitions for her artistic and academic contributions, including awards from KCACTF and grants from the Iowa Arts Council. Her leadership and mentorship are reflected in her campus roles and student-centered initiatives. Commendation for Directing and Choreography, Lysistrata Jones, KCACTF (2013) Commendation for Devised Work, Alice’s Trip, KCACTF (2012) Iowa Arts Council Grant for Fat Pig (2010) Commendation for Directing, Back Story, KCACTF (2009) Faculty Award for Campus Leadership, Simpson College (2008) Commendation for Directing, One Flea Spare, KCACTF (2006) Distinguished Teacher Award, Simpson College (2003) Iowa Arts Council Grant for travel to LaMama Umbria workshop, Italy (2001) Distinguished Junior Faculty Award, Simpson College (1998) She actively mentors students through her teaching and directing, integrating experiential learning and social justice themes. Jennifer has led numerous theatrical productions at Simpson College and with regional theatre companies, contributing to both academic and community arts engagement. She is also involved in programs related to violence prevention and campus leadership. She has directed productions such as Machinal (2021), Prospera’s Island (2020), The Magic Flute (2019), and Kiss Me, Kate (2019) at Simpson College. She has also directed for Iowa Stage Theatre Company, StageWest, Winterset Stage, Des Moines Social Club, and The Vortex in Austin, demonstrating a broad professional reach. She leads the Simpson Productions team and integrates student involvement in all aspects of production.

Michael Jarosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 20th Century Irish Culture in Performance
• Contemporary American Drama
• Dramaturgy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Michael Jaros is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Salem State University, specializing in 20th-century Irish culture in performance and contemporary American drama. He holds a PhD in Drama and Theatre from the University of California, San Diego, an MPhil in Irish Theatre and Film from Trinity College, Dublin, and an MA in Theatre History from the University of Texas at Austin. Education: PhD in Drama and Theatre (2008), UC San Diego MPhil in Irish Theatre and Film (2004), Trinity College Dublin MA in Theatre History (2001), University of Texas at Austin His research explores intersections of Irish cultural identity, historical performance, and postmodern American drama. Publications analyze figures like Suzan-Lori Parks, Enda Walsh, and Charles Macklin, alongside studies of Irish political theatre, media iconography, and theatrical aesthetics. His recent and upcoming work includes a journal article on Parks’s Father Comes Home from the Wars (2020), a co-authored chapter on Evil Dead cult films (2019), and book reviews addressing race and historical representation in theatre (2016, 2018). He serves as faculty advisor to Salem State’s Student Theatre Ensemble and contributes dramaturgical expertise to the university’s theatre department.

Nathan Streifelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Acting
• Theatre Arts
• Improv
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nathan Streifel is a Lecturer at Western Washington University (WWU) and a multi-disciplinary creative based in Los Angeles. He works as an actor, writer, classical pianist, and songwriter, with a focus on fostering creative resilience and artistic authenticity in students. Education: BA in Theatre and Psychology from Western Washington University MFA in Acting from DePaul University His artistic practice spans television/film acting, digital comedy shorts, interactive media, and live performance. Key research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, devising theatre, and cross-media storytelling. Notable Achievements: Won National College Improv Tournament with Dead Parrots Society Featured in TV shows like We Have a Ghost, The Other Two, and GLOW Play Bouquet showcased at Meet Cute LA Nathan maintains strong ties between WWU and Los Angeles creative communities while developing original projects like The Boy Who Hates Everything musical.

Emily K. Harrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• American Theatre
• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Dramaturgy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emily K. Harrison is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Hamilton College, where she contributes to academic and creative theatre practices. She founded and serves as the Producing Artistic Director of Square Product Theatre, a Boulder-based company renowned for innovative new works in American theatre. Her artistic and scholarly focus lies in exploring American mythology, violence, and disaster in performance, alongside dramaturgy and ensemble-based devising. Education : Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder; M.F.A. in Performance from the Savannah College of Art & Design; B.A. from Emerson College. Her research integrates experimental performance creation with critical analysis of cultural narratives. She has collaborated with institutions such as Buntport Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and Brunel University London, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement. Harrison’s accolades include multiple grants from Colorado Creative Industries and Boulder County Arts Alliance, Kennedy Center Awards for directing and projection design, and recognition for teaching excellence. Her professional affiliations span Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Dramatists Guild of America, and Network of Ensemble Theaters.

• Theatre Education
• Performance Studies
• Disability Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Deric McNish is an Associate Professor at the Department of Theatre, Michigan State University , where he also serves as Associate Chair of Graduate Studies , CAL Director of Undergraduate Research , and Program Director for the MFA in Acting . A scholar-practitioner, he merges performance pedagogy with English language instruction and disability studies in theatre. PhD in Theatre from University of Colorado Boulder MFA in Acting from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Play House His research focuses on: Performance-based approaches to language education Inclusive training for actors with disabilities Psychophysical acting methodologies Shakespearean accessibility through podcasting Cross-cultural theatre and climate advocacy Recent publication trends highlight interdisciplinary pedagogy, including co-authorship of Teaching With Drama (2023), articles on vocal scholarship, and contributions to the International Dialects of English Archive . Scientific awards and fellowships include: Fulbright Distinguished Scholar (2025-26) All-University Teacher-Scholar Award (2019) Dudley Knight Award for Vocal Scholarship (2016) AT&T Instructional Technology Award (2018) Deric mentors students in projects like the Ripple Effect climate collaboration with Bullfrogs Ballet and the Syllable of Recorded Time podcast. He directs productions at MSU and Summer Circle Theatre, emphasizing devised and socially engaged works.

• Devised performance
• Dramatic literature
• Dramaturgy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nina Louise Morrison is a Lecturer in Theatre and Dance at the University of New Hampshire, specializing in devised performance, dramatic literature, dramaturgy, and playwriting. Her recent play The Vault , an ecogothic thriller exploring the Global Seed Vault, was developed through the Greenhouse Playlab collaboration between Flat Earth Theatre Company and the Boston Museum of Science. Education: MFA in Dramatic/Theatre Arts (Columbia University), BA (Oberlin College), and training at National Theatre Institute and New Actors Workshop Her creative work has been developed by institutions including Huntington Theatre Company, Project: Project, Fresh Ink Theatre Company, and Boston Playwrights Theatre. She has received prestigious fellowships such as the Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellow, Richard Rodgers Fellow, and Shubert Foundation funding. Scientific awards: Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellow, Huntington Playwriting Fellow, Richard Rodgers Fellow, Shubert Foundation grantee

Joe Louis Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musical Theatre
• Music Direction
• Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joe Louis Robinson is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator for the Diploma of Musical Theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Edith Cowan University. As a music director, composer, and educator based in Perth since 2017, he specializes in sung voice technique, repertoire, music direction, and devising. Teaching areas: sung voice technique, repertoire, music direction, and devising Professional credits: Music supervisor for Soho Cinders (Charing Cross Theatre) and Iconic: A Brief History of Drag (Australia Tour); music director for productions at venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Southwark Playhouse His work spans international projects such as the world’s first virtual-reality production of Tosca (Relative Motion) and original compositions for video games like Link (Freeplay Award nominee). Robinson holds a Bachelor of Arts (2014) and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (2021). Awards: Freeplay Award nomination (2020) for Best Soundtrack Robinson is a member of the Australian Voice Association and has contributed to albums and theatrical productions across London, New York, and Perth.

• Fat Studies
• Somatic Movement
• Community-Based Participatory Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carly-Ann Haney is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) at the Faculty of Social Work , University of Calgary. Her research bridges Fat Studies , Somatic Movement , and Community-Based Participatory Research , with a focus on rural healthcare systems and marginalized identities. Education : BSW and MSW from University of Calgary Professional Credentials : Registered Social Worker (Alberta College of Social Workers) Her recent publications explore multisensory methodologies , fat-disability intersections , and creative practices in research . She received the Teaching Excellence Award (Graduate Teaching) in 2024 and a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship in 2023. Scientific Awards : Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral (SSHRC, 2023) Teaching Excellence Award (Graduate Teaching, Faculty of Social Work, 2024)

Jeanne Willcoxonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Feminist Performance
• Applied Theatre
• Theatre Historiography

Jeanne Willcoxon is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Theater and Dance at Carleton College since 2022. She holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College, an acting degree from the American Repertory Theatre Institute at Harvard University, and M.A. and Ph.D. in theatre historiography from the University of Minnesota. Research focuses on feminist performance and applied theatre. Professional experience includes acting in New York City and regional productions. Previous teaching roles at St. Olaf College, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and Hamilton College. Teaches courses like Beginning Acting, Theater History and Theory, and Devised Theater and Collective Creation.

Robin Guiverمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Acting
• Acting for the Camera
• Movement for Actors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robin Guiver serves as Assistant Professor in Theatre and Dance Performance at Ithaca College's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, bringing over twenty years of professional experience as an actor, movement director, and educator across theatre, film, and television industries. His research and artistic practice centers on Acting , Acting for the Camera , and Movement for Actors , with specialized expertise in Physical Theatre (Lecoq-based methodology), Puppetry , and Devised Theatre . His pedagogy integrates classical techniques with contemporary industry demands for evolving performance landscapes. Guiver founded Performance FX , a specialized training company preparing actors for complex film industry challenges, contributing to major productions including Fantastic Beasts , The Little Mermaid , and Wicked . His teaching spans institutions like Cornell University and Rose Bruford College, emphasizing practical application of movement and screen acting techniques.