Dean Wilcox is a Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), where he has taught Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, and Humanities since 1999. He previously served as Dean of Liberal Arts (2011–2021) before returning to full-time teaching. His pedagogical approach emphasizes curiosity, experiential learning, and the integration of theory with practice. Education: Ph.D. in Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism – University of Washington School of Drama M.F.A. in Lighting Design – University of South Carolina B.A. in Theatre Arts – Rowan University Wilcox's research bridges traditional theatre scholarship and avant-garde digital art. His interests include generative art, glitch aesthetics, hauntology, and drone-based performances, often exploring how chaos theory and postmodern frameworks reshape artistic creation. He maintains an active blog documenting his experiments in performance art and interdisciplinary collaborations. His scholarly publications focus on theatre theory, digital performance cultures, and postdramatic pedagogy. Recent work examines light as a theatrical medium, digital art ecosystems, and adaptations of classical texts. A consistent theme is the destabilization of traditional narratives through technology and interdisciplinary inquiry. Wilcox has collaborated with groups like the SITI Company, studying Suzuki and Viewpoints techniques, and advocates for sustaining creative rigor beyond institutional contexts. He mentors through workshops but does not currently supervise formal graduate students.
