Magdalena Kazubowski-Houston is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Theatre at York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design. She holds a PhD in Anthropology/Theatre from Simon Fraser University. Her work bridges performance studies, anthropology, and research-creation, focusing on experimental ethnographic methodologies. She co-founded the Centre for Imaginative Ethnography (CIE) and the Emergent Futures CoLab (EFC). Research interests include performance ethnography with marginalized communities (Romani populations, Holocaust survivors), grief studies, disability anthropology, and futures anthropology. Her notable works include Staging Strife (2010) and Randia’s Quiet Theatre (forthcoming). She received multiple awards for her innovative methods and teaching excellence. Her collaborative projects involve transdisciplinary teams and community partnerships, emphasizing ethical representation and activist praxis. Current research explores aging, migration, and environmental anthropology through dramatic storytelling.
Nicholas Pierpan is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing within the Department of English at Royal Holloway, University of London. He holds a BA from Bowdoin College and earned both his MPhil and DPhil from the University of Oxford. His academic and artistic work bridges creative practice and literary scholarship. His research interests focus on creative writing across multiple media, particularly playwriting, screenwriting, poetry, and radio drama . A central theme in his work is the intersection of Romantic literature—especially William Wordsworth—with contemporary theatre and performance. His creative output often explores biographical and historical narratives through innovative dramatic forms. Nicholas’ recent publications and performances reflect a strong trend in literary adaptation, biographical theatre, and poetic storytelling , often drawing from 19th-century literature and reimagining it for modern audiences across stage, screen, and radio. Selected Awards and Recognitions: 2013 Off West End Award for Most Promising New Playwright Two-time winner of the Cameron Mackintosh Award for New Writing Peggy Ramsay Award recipient Shortlisted for the Yale Drama Prize BBC New Talent Hotlist (2017) Selected for Serial Eyes programme at German Film and Television Academy, Berlin (2020/21) Nicholas has been actively involved in professional creative development through fellowships and residencies, including the National Theatre Studio , Wolfson College Creative Arts Fellowship , and BBC Drama Writers’ Scheme . He was commissioned by the BBC to write for iPlayer Shorts and has had radio plays broadcast on BBC3, BBC4, and BBC6. His major creative project, A New Play: The Draining of the Fens (2020–2022), was funded and completed as a research endeavor. While no formal students are listed, his role involves mentoring emerging writers through teaching and workshops. He is affiliated with the Creative Writing programme at Royal Holloway and contributes to initiatives linking the arts with broader societal goals, including alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals through cultural expression and education.
Virginie ROCHE-TIENGO is a Lecturer in English Studies at Artois University, Faculty of Foreign Languages and Civilizations, where she has taught since 2022. Prior to this, she served at University of Paris 13 (Sorbonne Paris Nord) from 2004 to 2022, holding significant administrative positions including Vice-Dean for International and Institutional Relations (2018-2022) and Head of Master's programs. Her academic career spans over two decades with specialized expertise in Irish theater studies, particularly focusing on Brian Friel's works and Irish cultural representation. Her educational background features: 2003: Doctorate in Anglophone Studies from the University of Paris 4 Sorbonne. Dissertation: "The Lost Unity: Poetics of Myth in the Work of Irish Playwright Brian Friel." Supervised by Professor Élisabeth Angel-Perez. Awarded first class honors. Dr. ROCHE-TIENGO's research encompasses Irish theater from the 17th to the 21st century, with particular interest in myths and borders, writing and language, law and theater, enforced disappearances and diaspora, Irish theater and intercultural transfers, the Anglo-Irish conflict in visual and performing arts, dichotomies, hermeticism and transcendence in theater, and syncretism of Irish theater with other arts. Her scholarship demonstrates deep engagement with Irish cultural identity, political dimensions of theater, and the intersection of literature with legal and social frameworks across centuries of Irish dramatic production. Her publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on Irish theater, particularly the works of Brian Friel, while expanding into broader themes of cultural representation, diaspora, and intercultural exchange. Her research shows progression from close textual analysis of specific playwrights toward more expansive investigations of Irish cultural production in global contexts, including examinations of food representation, monetary symbolism, and the legacy of historical figures like Molière in Irish theater. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges literary studies, theater studies, cultural studies, and legal studies. Dr. ROCHE-TIENGO maintains active involvement in the academic community through service on scientific committees for international conferences, including the Spanish Association for Irish Studies (AEDEI) and the Nordic Irish Studies Network. Since 2023, she has served on the reading committee of the biannual scientific journal "Les Cahiers de la Nouvelle / Journal of the Short Story in English." Her international scholarly presence is evidenced by presentations at conferences across Europe, Japan, Mexico, Argentina, and the United States, reflecting the global significance of her research on Irish theater and culture.
Julie Sanders is Professor and current Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Royal Holloway, University of London, actively contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through her academic leadership and research. Her role places her at the center of institutional strategy while maintaining her scholarly identity as a Professor. Her research specializes in Early Modern English Literature with particular focus on spatial dimensions of Shakespearean performance, women's writing in seventeenth-century contexts, and postcolonial adaptation theory. She examines how geographical and social spaces intersect with theatrical representation, especially regarding colonial legacies in South Asia and gendered domestic environments. Recent work demonstrates increasing engagement with digital adaptation methods and global justice frameworks. Analysis of her 2022-2024 publications reveals consistent exploration of spatial theory across literary geography, theatre studies, and postcolonial adaptation. Her work connects Renaissance textual practices with contemporary political issues, particularly through Shakespearean adaptations addressing Kashmir and colonial histories. The recurring emphasis on 'place' and 'space' forms a methodological thread across diverse subfields from domestic theatre to digital performance. Professor Sanders actively participates in university initiatives including the 2024 Ancient Oak Planting workshop, demonstrating engagement beyond pure scholarship. Her international research collaborations are evidenced by the five-year network map showing significant cross-border academic partnerships, though specific grant details remain unmentioned in available materials.
Allen Guillermo Rivas Prado is an Assistant Professor of Spanish at Asbury University with a dual background as an academic and former professional ballet dancer. His research focuses on 19th-21st century Latin American and Peninsular literature/film, emphasizing performance studies, transatlantic dynamics, Cuban cultural production, and gender studies. He holds a Ph.D. (2019) and M.A. (2018) in Hispanic Studies from University of Kentucky, plus a B.A. (2015) from Transylvania University. His work bridges literary analysis with dance/performance studies, evidenced by publications like Flamenco, Folklore, and Tango (2024) and Enrique Colina... (forthcoming). He's contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed journals including Hispanic Research Journal and Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies , with articles addressing topics like Cuban cinema's political dimensions, gender dynamics in Argentine crime narratives, and colonial-era poetic nationalism. Rivas Prado teaches undergraduate/graduate Spanish courses ranging from language fundamentals to advanced literature seminars. His recent scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, linking literary texts with dance choreography (e.g., analyzing Lorca's Bodas de Sangre through Gades' ballet adaptations). Conference presentations include explorations of marginalized voices in Puerto Rican Nuyorican movements and racial conflicts in Cuban literature. While no specific awards are noted, his prolific publication record reflects sustained academic engagement. Teaching responsibilities span foundational language courses to specialized topics like the Latin American short story and advanced textual analysis.
Kim F. Hall is the Lucyle Hook Professor of English and Professor of Africana Studies at Barnard College, with joint appointments in Medieval & Renaissance Studies. She joined Barnard in 2006, previously directing the Africana Studies Program where she spearheaded institutional initiatives like the college's first cluster hire and co-developed its Africana Gender Studies focus. She also founded the Middle Passage Initiative, facilitating student dialogues on transatlantic slavery history through trips to Ghana and South Carolina. Hall holds a B.A. from Hood College and a Ph.D. in 16th/17th-century English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research integrates: Renaissance/Early Modern literature with critical race and Black feminist frameworks Slavery and diaspora studies , examining sugar trade colonialism Digital humanities , notably the Digital Shange Project preserving Ntozake Shange's legacy Visual/material culture and food studies in historical contexts Her publications consistently explore race, gender, and power dynamics in early modern texts and contemporary digital adaptations. Recent works emphasize Shakespeare's global impact and Afrodiasporic reinterpretations, blending archival scholarship with public engagement. Major honors include: National Humanities Center Fellowship (2017) NEH Summer Stipend (2016) Tow Award for Innovative Pedagogy (2015) Hood College Alumna of the Year (2018) Sam Wanamaker Fellowship (2018) Hall leads collaborative projects like the Mellon-funded Digital Shange Project and directs grant-supported initiatives engaging students in digital storytelling and transatlantic history. She chaired the MLA Shakespeare Division and serves as a #ShakeRace discourse curator.
Matthew Styles is a Senior Lecturer in Saxophone Studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Edith Cowan University. He serves as Coordinator of Honours (Music) and is a postgraduate supervisor with extensive experience in musician injury research through collaboration with sports science specialists. As a faculty member, he teaches research preparation courses, creative projects, and woodwind workshops across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Matthew holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Western Australia (2008), a Bachelor of Music with Second Class Honours from the same institution, and two Certificate IV qualifications in Training and Assessment (2013 and 2023). His academic journey includes studies at the Royal College of Music, London, and mentorship under renowned saxophonists including Bob Berg, Martin Robertson, Dr. Kyle Horch, Dr. Otis Murphy, and Dr. Eugene Rousseau. His research interests center on cross-genre pedagogy and performance, specifically bridging classical and jazz traditions for classical musicians, and developing injury mitigation strategies for saxophonists through multi-disciplinary approaches with sports science. With over 30 years of professional experience as a saxophonist across jazz, classical, funk, and avant-garde genres, Styles brings practical insight to his academic work. His research outputs demonstrate consistent productivity with publications spanning from 2009 to 2025, showing particular focus on saxophone health, performance techniques, and cross-genre exploration. The publications reveal a trajectory from performance-focused outputs toward increasingly research-intensive work examining health, pedagogy, and interdisciplinary approaches. 2004 Churchill Fellowship HenriSelmerParis Artist D'Addario Artist JLV Sound Ambassador Dr. Styles actively supervises doctoral and master's students, currently serving as Principal Supervisor for three PhD candidates and Associate Supervisor for one PhD candidate. His completed supervision portfolio includes four PhD students as Principal Supervisor and five as Associate Supervisor across diverse musical topics. He has secured research funding including an ECU Early Career Researcher Grant ($23,560) for his project 'Saxology: recasting third stream music for the saxophone' (2014-2015). As director of 'The Phone Co.', he leads performance initiatives that integrate his research interests with practical application. His professional activities extend to membership in the Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare (since 2012), Performing Arts Medical Association (since 2015), and Western Australian Music (since 2022), where he serves as a conference reviewer, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in performing arts healthcare and music education.
Mikel Labiano is a Professor of Greek Philology at the University of Valencia since 2003, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication and the Department of Classical Philology. He is actively involved in the GRATUV research group and has published extensively on ancient Greek drama and medical texts. PhD in Classical Philology (University of Salamanca, 1999) Specializes in Aristophanic comedy and Corpus Hippocraticum His research focuses on: Linguistic features of Attic drama Conversational analysis in ancient texts Pseudepigraphic documents and authorship attribution Dialectal variation in Greek texts Imperative constructions in tragedy Stylistic parody mechanisms Recent publications analyze: Particle combinations in Platonic dialogues Comparative suffixes in Aristophanic comedy Imperial decrees in Hippocratic corpus Technical language parody in drama He teaches courses in Greek language and classical philology at multiple levels.
Ricciarda Remembers is a Senior Researcher in Contemporary Italian Literature at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Humanities. She specializes in 20th century Italian literature with particular expertise in authors such as Leonardo Sciascia, Eugenio Montale, and Pier Paolo Pasolini. She serves as a Member of the Scientific Committee of the 'Archive of Migrant Women Writers' Writings' and teaches Contemporary Italian Literature at the Master's level. Her research interests focus on Italian literary studies with special emphasis on travel writing, women's literature, migrant literature, and 20th century Italian literary movements. She has developed significant expertise in Sciascia studies, having published extensively on his work across multiple decades. Her recent scholarship explores Jhumpa Lahiri's linguistic journey to Italian literature, demonstrating her engagement with contemporary transnational literary phenomena. Her publication trends reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining the intersections of literature, cultural identity, and geographical movement. Recent works focus on migrant literatures between Italy and Argentina, the representation of animals in Elsa Morante's work, and Montale's Swiss prose, indicating her broad yet interconnected research interests that span literary forms, cultural contexts, and historical periods. Ricciarda Remembers has maintained an exceptionally productive scholarly career since the 1980s, with over 150 publications documented in the university's repository. Her work bridges literary criticism, cultural studies, and historical analysis, contributing significantly to the understanding of Italian literature's evolution throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Rösler is a leading scholar of Classical Philology at Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in ancient Greek literature and cultural history. His research focuses on oral and literate traditions in archaic Greece, early Greek poetry (Sappho, Alcaeus), Athenian tragedy (Sophocles, Aeschylus), pre-Socratic philosophy, and Herodotean historiography. He held the Chair of Greek Studies from 1994-2009 and received the prestigious Heisenberg Fellowship (1979-1984). His work bridges literary analysis with anthropological and media theoretical perspectives, exploring how cultural revolutions in antiquity parallel modern digital transformations. Key contributions include groundbreaking studies on Homeric poetry's fictionalization processes, the socio-political function of Greek tragedy, and the material culture of literacy in archaic Greece. His edited volumes and translations (e.g., Walter Burkert's essays) further cement his role in preserving and advancing classical scholarship. Education: Doctorate 1969, Habilitation 1977 Professional Path: Positions at University of Konstanz (1971-1994), Humboldt University (1994-2009) Research Interests: Orality/Literacy dynamics, Greek lyric poetry, tragic poetics, historiographical methods His awards include recognition for advancing classical studies through interdisciplinary approaches. Current research continues examining ancient literary forms' influence on modern cultural theory.
Thomas P. Kelly is an Assistant Professor in East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University, where he holds a position in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago (2017) and BA from the University of Oxford (2009). Previously, he served as a Junior Fellow in the Society of Fellows at the University of Michigan. As President of the Society for Ming Studies, he actively contributes to scholarly networks in early modern Chinese studies. His research focuses on Chinese literature, material culture, and pre-modern media studies, particularly exploring the interplay between writing and material objects in the Ming and Qing periods. His monograph The Inscription of Things: Writing and Materiality in Early Modern China (2023) examines how writers engaged with materiality through inscriptions on objects. Current projects include The Unfinished Book , analyzing manuscript culture during the Ming-Qing transition, and a study of performance theory via Pan Zhiheng’s essays. His work spans late imperial drama, fiction, poetry, and prose. Key research themes include the materiality of literature, rituals in performance, and the poetics of incompletion. His publications investigate topics such as mourning rituals in early Qing theater, the cultural significance of seal carvers’ biographies, and the role of objects in Ming-Qing literary imagination. He frequently critiques the relationship between textual production and social dynamics, emphasizing how material forms shape literary meaning. His articles demonstrate a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, blending literary analysis with art history, anthropology, and cultural studies. Notable works include explorations of Hong Sheng’s Palace of Lasting Life , Su Shi’s ink-making practices, and Fang Yongbin’s calligraphic materiality. His 2024 article ' The Crying Statue in Early Qing Drama ' delves into contested staging practices of theatrical mourning rituals. Though no formal grants or labs are listed, his academic leadership (e.g., Society for Ming Studies presidency) underscores his role in fostering collaborative research. His work bridges textual analysis with broader cultural histories, positioning material objects as central to understanding Chinese literary and intellectual traditions.
Matthew Cornish is Associate Professor of Theater History in the Interdisciplinary Arts department at Ohio University's Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts. He also serves as Director of Studies in the Honors Tutorial College for Theater programs. His academic work bridges performance studies, philosophy, and German studies. Research Interests: His scholarship focuses on German theater after 1989, postdramatic and postmigrant theater, dramaturgy, scenography, and the intersections of ethics and aesthetics in performance. He explores how theater reflects and shapes national identity, cultural memory, and philosophical inquiry. The recent publications and ongoing research demonstrate a sustained engagement with contemporary European performance, particularly German-speaking contexts, while also contributing to broader discourses in theater theory and criticism. His work appears in top journals such as Theatre Journal , Modern Drama , and TDR , as well as public intellectual venues like n+1 and Public Books . Scientific Awards: Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2018) for Performing Unification Advising and Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, he mentors student dramaturgs at Ohio University. His research has been funded by highly competitive international fellowships: the Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, Fulbright Research Fellowship, and DAAD Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, all held in Berlin. Professional Engagement: As a dramaturg, he has worked with Yale Repertory Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, Tantrum Theater, and IAMA Theatre Company. He remains actively involved in theatrical production and educational outreach in rural Ohio.
Dr. Andreas Abele is a Tenured Lecturer at the Department of Classics, University of Tübingen, specializing in Neo-Latin Drama, Late Latin Epistolography, and Narratology. He co-leads the DFG-funded project 'Reading Symmachus’ Letters Collections by the Book' alongside Katharina Blaas, focusing on the compositional principles of Q. Aurelius Symmachus' letters and their cultural implications. His habilitation project 'Quid facto usus sit, ipse videris' examines the literary structure of Symmachus' correspondence through the lens of the 'Jeweled Style' poetics. PhD in Latin Philology (2017), University of Tübingen DFG Research Grant (2021-2022) as Principal Investigator Collaborates with Robert Kirstein (Tübingen) and Roy Gibson (Durham) on the LTC Project His research spans late antique narrative dynamics , Latin hagiography, and Jesuit school plays. Publications include analyses of spatial semantics in Sulpicius Severus' Vita Sancti Martini and the narratological structure of Symmachus' letters. He actively participates in international conferences on Late Antiquity and has reviewed works on Neo-Latin bilingualism and medieval theatrical revival. Key affiliations: European Narratology Network (ENN), Society for Neo-Latin Studies (SNLS), Mommsen-Gesellschaft Advises Katharina Blaas on intergenerational power dynamics in Symmachus' letters Focuses on the University of Tübingen's Late Antique research through projects like 'Narrative Dynamics in Latin Literature'
Katherine M. Graham is a Senior Lecturer in English (Theatre) at the University of Westminster. She co-directs the Queer London Research Forum and convenes the School of Humanities EDI Working Group , focusing on social justice and queer historiography. Education: PhD in Theatre Studies (Birkbeck/RADA, 2015); MA in Text and Performance Studies (KCL/RADA, 2012); MA in Cultural & Critical Studies (Birkbeck, 2010); BA Hons in English Literature (University of Westminster, 2007). Her research bridges queer theory and Early Modern drama , particularly exploring: Queer grief and non-linear narrative structures Queer temporalities in London's history Revenge tragedy's gendered and temporal disruptions Contemporary reworkings of Jacobean texts Recent publications include a chapter in the forthcoming Palgrave Handbook of Literary Memory Studies (2025) and contributions to edited collections like Sex, Time and Place (2016). Her work frequently appears in Early Theatre and Critical Survey . She integrates academic practice with theatre reviewing for The Morning Star and podcast contributions, maintaining a public-facing intellectual presence.
Professor Sir Jonathan Bate is a Senior Research Fellow at Worcester College, University of Oxford, affiliated with the Faculty of English Language & Literature. His research focuses on Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature, Romanticism, biography, ecocriticism, classical influences on English literature, and contemporary poetry and theatre history. He has contributed to major publications like The RSC Shakespeare: Complete Works and explores intersections between literature and medicine. His work bridges historical and contemporary contexts, as seen in analyses of John Keats and interdisciplinary projects linking theatre to healthcare. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, his academic output reflects a commitment to textual scholarship and cultural engagement. His affiliation with Worcester College and the Oxford English Faculty underscores his role in shaping literary studies at a global level.
