Professor L.M. Bogad is a prominent figure in political performance at the University of California, Davis, serving as Professor of Theatre & Dance and Director of the Center for Tactical Performance. A Guggenheim Fellow and co-founder of the Clown Army, his work integrates performance art with activism, addressing themes like labor rights, climate justice, and social movements. He has performed globally, including at SF MOMA and the Hemispheric Institute, and led workshops in over 20 countries, notably during Egypt’s 2011 revolution. His research focuses on tactical performance strategies, documented in seminal works like *Electoral Guerrilla Theatre* (2020), *Tactical Performance* (2013), and *Performing Truth* (2021). He has secured major grants, including the $150,000 Creative Work Fund/San Francisco Foundation Creative Corps Grant (2023) for *Sinfonia de la Justica*, a farmworker-led performance project. Awards include the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency (2025) and a Wolfsonian Creative Fellowship (2025) to adapt his screenplay *Orwell’s War* into a play. Bogad’s projects often collaborate with nonprofits, such as North Bay Jobs With Justice. His work spans performances like *ECONOMUSIC* (musicalizing economic data) and *Delivering Democracy* (engaging voters via public art). He chairs UC Davis’ Theatre & Dance department and hosts the *Plague* podcast on societal crises. His contributions bridge art and activism, emphasizing humor and radical memory to challenge power structures.
Professor Sue Niebrzydowski holds a professorship in Medieval Literature at Bangor University's School of Arts, Culture and Language. She serves as Dean of Postgraduate Research and previously directed the Graduate School for the College of Arts and Humanities. Her scholarly work focuses on medieval women's writing, devotional practices, and the intersections of gender, material culture, and life course studies. PhD supervision in medieval women's literature Director of Stephen Colclough Centre for History and Culture of the Book Editorial leadership in Yearbook of English Studies Research themes include: Medieval women's engagement with literature Materiality of devotional texts Ageing and female representation Marian devotion in lay contexts Recent publications examine: Chaucerian manuscript traditions Medieval book of hours practices Global medieval women's writing Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales Fellow of the English Association Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Prof. Dr. Susanne Gruß is Chair of English Literature at the Department of English and American Studies, Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg since April 2024. Previously, she was Professor of English Literature and Culture with a focus on Gender and Queer Studies at the University of Cologne (2022-2024) and held visiting professorships at the universities of Bonn, Passau, and Frankfurt/Main. She serves as Head of Examination Board for MA English and American Studies and as representative of internationalisation at Bamberg University. Her academic background includes: M.A. in English literature, German literature, and Contemporary History from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (2001) Ph.D. in English literature with summa cum laude (2007), published as "The Pleasure of the Feminist Text: Reading Michèle Roberts and Angela Carter" (Rodopi/Brill 2009) Habilitation (2020) on "The Laws of Excess: Law, Literature, and the Laws of Genre in Early Modern Drama" Prof. Gruß's research spans two primary temporal domains: contemporary British literature and early modern English literature. Her specializations include gender studies and feminist theory, neo-Victorianism, Black British writing, film adaptation, and the cultural implications of the fungal world. In early modern studies, she focuses on revenge tragedy, tragicomedy, collaboration in theatre, early modern piracy, and law and literature. Across both fields, she examines popular culture, canonization, and genre formation with an interdisciplinary approach that often bridges legal studies and literary analysis. Her recent publications reveal a growing interest in fungal studies and posthumanism within literary contexts, alongside continued engagement with neo-Victorianism and early modern drama. There's a clear interdisciplinary trajectory connecting her work on law and literature with explorations of collaborative authorship across historical periods. Her scholarship demonstrates consistent attention to questions of gender, queerness, and marginalized perspectives within both contemporary and historical frameworks. Her scientific awards include: FAU-Lehrpreis für Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler (2020) Travel grant from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (2019) DAAD travel grant (2017) DAAD scholarship for academic year at Trinity College Dublin (1997-98) Stipendium nach dem Bayerischen Begabtenförderungsgesetz (1995-2001) Prof. Gruß actively mentors students and supervises final theses, with specific guidelines available on her Padlet page. She has served on numerous editorial boards including Zeitschrift für Anglistik und Amerikanistik and Journal for the Study of British Cultures. Her academic service extends to peer reviewing for multiple journals and participation in professional organizations such as the German Association for the Study of English and the European Society for the Study of English. At Bamberg University, she leads the Chair of English Literature, which participates in various extracurricular activities including the Book Club and the University English Drama Group. The department hosts events such as the Winter Workshop and Shakespeare productions, fostering a vibrant literary community beyond the classroom.
Susanne Marschall is a Professor of Media Studies (focus: audiovisual media, film and television) at the University of Tübingen , where she also serves as Director of the Center for Media Literacy and editor of the open journal "Colour Turn" . Her research bridges historical hermeneutics, media culture, and interdisciplinary studies of color and visual perception, with a strong empirical focus on film, television, and photography. Doctoral supervision across diverse topics (AI interaction, AR for environmental issues, Bollywood representations, health communication) Founded Tübingen Research Center for Animation and Emerging Media (2013) Interdisciplinary collaborations with neuroscience, cultural studies, and educational initiatives Recent publications explore cinematic color theory, animation aesthetics, and transcultural narratives. Her practical projects (e.g., Lotte Reiniger - Tanz der Schatten documentary, AR applications for social issues) demonstrate her commitment to connecting academic research with media practice. Awards include the 2003 Senate Teaching Prize and 2012 "Professor of the Year" (UNICUM BERUF).
Sarah Berry is an Assistant Professor of English specializing in Drama & Performance Studies, with a focus on verse drama and its evolution in modern and contemporary contexts. Her work bridges the gap between lyric poetry and theatrical experimentation, analyzing the resurgence of hybrid forms in 21st-century English-speaking theatre. Research spans the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean Key influences include W.B. Yeats, T.S. Eliot, and contemporary playwrights Research Interests Dr. Berry's scholarship explores the intersection of lyricism and dramatic structure , emphasizing experimental approaches in modernist and postmodern theatre. Her groundbreaking book, Staging the Lyric , traces the genealogy of verse drama from canonical figures to emerging playwrights. Publications Her work demonstrates continuity between modernist and contemporary tensions in verse drama, with a particular emphasis on the interplay of voice , language-as-material , and temporal experimentation .
Martin Revermann is a Professor at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Department of Classics and the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies. He holds positions at the Schwarz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society and the Centre for Comparative Literature. Ph.D., Oxford University M.A., LMU Munich (distinction) Staatsexamen, LMU Munich (distinction) His research spans ancient Greek drama, translation studies, Bertolt Brecht, Greek religion, and the cultural history of science. He integrates Classics, Theatre Studies, and Comparative Literature in exploring performance criticism, reception studies, and theatrical theory. Recent publications focus on Greek drama’s reception across centuries, Brecht’s engagement with classical tragedy, and translation practices. His work has been recognized with awards like the Humboldt Prize and Gaisford Prizes. Humboldt Prize Gaisford Dissertation Prize Rhodes Scholar Desmond Morton Research Excellence Award Revermann supervises doctoral students in Classics and Theatre Studies, with completed theses on topics like Aristophanic adaptations, Greek tragedy reception, and choral reinterpretations. He also contributes to graduate pedagogy through initiatives like the Graduate Student Learning workshop.
Csaba Horvath (born 1967) is an associate professor at the Department of Modern Hungarian Literature and Comparative Literature within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Károli Gáspár Reformed University. He holds a habilitation from ELTE (2017) and earned his PhD from ELTE in 2002 with a dissertation on 'Education and narration in the European novel.' Previously, he worked as a senior research fellow at the Petőfi Literary Museum and as a secondary school teacher at Óbudai Gimnázium. His educational background includes an MA in Hungarian language and literature from ELTE (1993) and a Diploma in advanced studies from Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris (1994). Horvath's research focuses on contemporary Hungarian literature, 20th century Hungarian literature, aesthetics, literary theory, and popular culture, with particular emphasis on post-postmodern and epimodern literary theory. Horvath has published extensively from 1995 to 2025, with recent work exploring epimodern Hungarian literature, contemporary narrative structures, and the relationship between literature and philosophy. His publications reveal a consistent engagement with Hungarian literary modernity and its evolution through postmodern and epimodern phases, examining how contemporary Hungarian authors navigate historical consciousness, narrative form, and aesthetic innovation. National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDIO) Project No. 150051: 'Researches of ERA (Epimodern Research Atelier)' Contemporary Central European Novel Research Group Hungarian Literary History for Foreigners MTA-ELTE Elegy research group Lajos Grendel research group Biofiction Research Group Horvath has served as a doctoral supervisor for Adam Barta (ELTE, 2023) and as an opponent in doctoral defenses for Janos Fejes (2018), Deák Szebeni Imola (2024), and András Pikó (2025). He has held numerous guest professorships across Europe including at Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris (2006, 2012), Charles University in Prague (2019, 2022), Nouvelle Sorbonne in Paris 3 (2021, 2023), and the University of Warsaw (2023).
Misty G. Anderson is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Tennessee's College of Arts & Sciences, holding the prestigious Lindsay Young Chair of Excellence in the Humanities. She also maintains courtesy appointments in Theatre and Religious Studies. Anderson earned her B.A. from Yale University (majoring in English) and graduate degrees from Vanderbilt University. Her research focuses on Restoration and 18th-century British literature , with interdisciplinary expertise in theater history , performance studies , gender theory , queer studies , and the history of religion . Her current book project, God on Stage , examines religious performances in early modern theater. Anderson's publications consistently explore intersections of performance, gender, and religion in 18th-century Britain. Her work demonstrates recurring themes: satire as cultural critique, the politics of theatrical representation, and feminist reinterpretations of literary history. Awards & Service: Lindsay Young Chair of Excellence in the Humanities Editor of Restoration: Studies in English Literary History, 1660-1700 Active member of the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) and Southeastern ASECS
Prof. Dr. Susanne Gödde is a Professor of Religious Studies at the Free University of Berlin’s Institute for Religious Studies (WE 8) within the Department of History and Cultural Studies. She holds a W3-Professur since 2016 and serves as Principal Investigator in the Graduate College „Normativität, Kritik, Wandel“. Her academic journey includes habilitation at FU Berlin (2006) and professorships at LMU Munich (2008–2016). 1985–1993: Studied Greek Philology, German Studies, and Classical Archaeology at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 1999: PhD in Greek Philology from Münster 2006: Habilitation at FU Berlin Her research focuses on Ancient Greek Religion and Literature , Mythology , and its modern reception, with emphasis on tragedy, novels, and ritual practices. Current projects include DFG research groups on aetiological narratives and sacrificial theory. She explores foundation myths , sacrifice as cultural metaphor , and gender in religious contexts . Recent publications analyze themes such as mythological origins (2025), virginity and violence in Greek novels (2025), rituals in tragedy (2023), and narrative contingency (2022). Her work bridges classical philology, religious studies, and cultural theory. Heidelberger Förderpreis für klassisch-philologische Theoriebildung Lise Meitner-Habilitationsstipendium des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen Promotionsstipendium der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster As advisor, she has mentored PhD students Dr. Emrys Schlatter , Dr. Sebastian Zerhoch , and Dr. Stephanie Roberta Graf . Her outreach includes podcasts on ancient asylum, mythological themes, and public lectures on Homeric reception.
Marjan Moosavi is the Roshan Clinical Assistant Professor in Persian Studies and Performing Arts at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. She also serves as Associate Director of PersDig@UMD under the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies, leading digital humanities initiatives. Her research focuses on transnational theatre practices, Middle Eastern performance, and intersections with gender, history, and politics. Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Toronto. Professional roles include Regional Managing Editor for TheTheatreTimes.com and leadership in projects like the Persian Digital Humanities Initiative. Research Interests: Her work explores Performance in Middle Eastern contexts Counter-sacred and political dimensions of Iranian theatre Transnational digital curation and pedagogy Shakespearean adaptations in Iranian culture Border challenges for MENA scholars in global conferences Advising and Grants: She mentors graduate students and designs curricula at the University of Maryland. Her grants include the Roshan Initiative supporting digital humanities projects. Recent work highlights include organizing the Woman, Life, Freedom lecture series on Iranian protest theatre and curating the Rebels and Revels virtual exhibit of MENA theatre photos. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies and PersDig@UMD digital humanities team. Collaborates with the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies on transdisciplinary projects.
Susana M. Morris is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in English and a Women’s Studies certificate from Emory University (2007) and a B.A. in English from Mount Holyoke College (2002). Her research focuses on Black Feminism, Afrofuturism, and African American literature, with a current project exploring Black women’s engagement with Afrofuturism and feminism. Prior to Georgia Tech, Morris taught at Auburn University (2007–2017) and Spelman College (2006–2007). She is the author of Close Kin and Distant Relatives: The Paradox of Respectability in Black Women’s Literature (2014) and co-editor of The Crunk Feminist Collection (2017) and Sycorax’s Daughters (2017). She co-edits the New Suns book series on race, gender, and sexuality in speculative arts. Her awards include the PULSE Community Building Award (2017), DILAC Fellowship (2017), and Dream Defender recognition (2015). Morris teaches courses on Afrofuturism, gender studies, and African American literature, emphasizing critical theory and cultural analysis.
Pablo A. Ramirez is an Associate Professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph. His interdisciplinary research bridges 19th-century American literature, Latinx cultural production, and memory studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan and a BA from Yale University, complemented by an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami. His primary research focuses on two major projects: 'Consent of the Conquered,' examining Californio women writers' use of contractual language, and 'Collective Memory in the Borderlands,' analyzing Latinx writers' engagement with historical gaps through narrative. He teaches courses on Latinx Studies and 19th-century literature, while also serving as a second reader in the Creative Writing MFA program. Key areas of expertise include law and literature intersections, supernatural themes in 19th-century texts, and borderland memory formations. His publications span peer-reviewed journals like Nineteenth-Century Literature and Arizona Quarterly , alongside contributions to edited collections addressing Latin American and Caribbean community studies. Dr. Ramirez advises graduate students across English/theatre studies and Latin American/Caribbean studies programs.
Daisy Black is a Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Arts, Business, and Social Sciences. She previously held a lectureship at the University of Hull. Her work bridges academic research and creative performance, with a strong focus on medieval and Renaissance drama. BA, University of Cambridge Her research centers on medieval religious drama, especially gender, temporality, and representations of the 'other' such as Jews and Saracens. She explores how performance reshapes lay theology during the early Reformation and investigates medievalism in modern board and card games. Her interests also include queer theory, fabliaux, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and writing for performance. Recent publications reflect a growing interdisciplinary trend, connecting medieval studies with cultural memory, performance theory, and popular media. Her monograph Play Time (2020) and recent articles examine how time, gender, and anti-Semitism are constructed in biblical drama. She has also published on cannibalism and the Eucharist, silence in performance, and the medieval 'Dark Ages' in gaming culture. BBC / AHRC New Generation Thinker (2018) As a public intellectual, she has contributed to BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Sheffield. She is also an active theatre director and storyteller, performing her own medieval storytelling shows across the UK. She serves as an editor for Year's Work in English Studies and supervises research in medieval and Renaissance literature. Her teaching includes courses on Shakespeare, children’s literature, and taboo in theatre. She performs in and leads projects on medieval storytelling and performance, including the 'Yde and Olive Storytelling Tour' (2025), and advocates for inclusive and safe conference dance practices.
Jane Desmarais is a Professor of English and Head of the Department of English and Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London. She also directs the Decadence Research Centre and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Volupté: Interdisciplinary Journal of Decadence Studies . Her work focuses on 19th-century literature, visual culture, and Anglo-French cultural relations, with a specialization in decadence studies. She holds a PhD from Birkbeck, University of London, an MA from the University of Reading, and a BA in English from the same institution. Education: Ph.D., 'The Beardsley Industry', Birkbeck, University of London (1995) MA, Literature and the Visual Arts, 1840-1940, University of Reading (1986) BA Hons. English, University of Reading (1985) Her research explores decadence as a cultural and aesthetic movement, with notable publications including Monsters Under Glass: A Cultural History of Hothouse Flowers (2018) and co-edited volumes like The Oxford Handbook of Decadence (2020). She has received grants from the AHRC, British Academy, and other organizations. Research Interests: Decadence studies, 19th-century literature, visual culture, psychoanalysis, cultural history, and interdisciplinary approaches to aesthetics. Awards: Academia Europaea Membership (2021) Honorary Member, Italian Oscar Wilde Society Desmarais chairs the British Association of Decadence Studies (BADS) and co-organizes international conferences on decadence, such as Aesthetic Time, Decadent Archives (2019). She also contributes to the Collected Works of Jeremy Bentham project and engages with contemporary debates on decadence's relevance. Labs/Teams: Decadence Research Centre, Decadence and Translation Network, Aestheticism and Decadence Network.
Bernadette Cochrane is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at the University of Queensland (UQ), School of Communication and Arts. She holds affiliations with the Centre for Critical and Creative Writing and the Research Centre in Creative Arts and Human Flourishing. Her academic career began in 2014 after completing a dramaturgical PhD at UQ in 2013. She specializes in teaching European theatre of the 20th century, directing, dramaturgy, and Early Modern performance practice. Research interests include dramaturgy, liveness in performance, theatre and digital humanities, and contemporary representations of Otherness. She co-edited New Dramaturgy: International Perspectives on Theory and Practice (2014) and contributes to The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Stage Directors and Directing . As Board Member of the Migrant Dramaturgies Network, she explores theatrical responses to global migration. Award-winning educator, she received the 2018 UQ Award for Programs that Enhance Learning and a 2016 Teaching Excellence Commendation. Her research bridges live performance, cinema, and cultural production, with recent works addressing pandemic impacts on theatre and paratextual augmentation. Supervision focuses on directing, digital humanities applications in theatre, and liveness studies. Active in international networks, she has presented at conferences including the International Federation of Theatre Research and the Australasian Association for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies.
