The process of expanding the editorial capacity of the Stanislavski Studies journal is now complete.
Professor Julia Listengarten has been appointed as co-editor (US) of the journal. Prof Listengarten is Professor of Theatre at the University of Central Florida.
Six new members have also joined the advisory board:
Prof Peta Tait (LaTrobe University, Australia)
Dr Stefan Aquilina (University of Malta)
Prof David Krasner (Dean College)
Prof Adrian Giurgea (Colgate University)
Dr Dassia Posner (Northwestern University)
Prof David Chambers (Yale School of Drama)
Julia Listengarten is Professor of Theatre and Coodinator of Graduate Studies at UCF. After receiving her master’s degree from the Russian Academy of Performing Arts in Moscow, she graduated from the University of Michigan with a PhD in Theatre Studies. Previously, she has taught at St. John’s University and Purdue and worked professionally in NYC as a dramaturg and director.
Her translation of the Russian absurdist play Christmas at the Ivanovs’ premiered Off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company and was included in the anthology Theater of the Avant-Garde, 1890-1950. Her book Russian Tragifarce: Its Cultural and Political Roots was published by Associated University Presses, and her most recent published articles include “Translating Politics and Performing Absurdity”, “Jewish Comedy and the Art of Affirmation”, and “A Window to the West: Russian Imperial Theatres.” Among Julia’s directing credits are What the Butler Saw, Nora, Picnic, The Dining Room, Bus Stop, Three Sisters and Good Woman of Setzuan. She is currently working on an anthology entitled Theater of the Avant-Garde: 1950-2000 to be published by the Yale University Press.
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