Peter is the head of the MAT program in theatre education at the University of SC. Peter works mostly with students and teachers infusing theatre in to the basic curriculum both here and abroad. His research interests include using Theatre of the Oppressed techniques with youth and activating the basic curriculum through theatre.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Theatre and Dance
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
06/2009 - 08/2014
University of South Carolina
Ed.D.
Curriculum and Instruction
2007
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
MFA
Directing-Theatre for Youth
1994
University of Maine
Orono, Maine
BA
German and Education
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
08/1994 - 06/2004
High School Teacher of Drama and English
Maranacook Community School, Readfield, Maine
08/2004 - 05/2007
Graduate Education Director
North Carolina for Young People, Greensboro, North Carolina
05/2007 - 07/2008
Director of Education, Youth and Community Programs
The Irondale Ensemble Project, Brooklyn, New York
2013 - Present
Director of Research
International Drama and Education Association
Present
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Theatre and Dance
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2009
Award
Two Thumbs Up Award, Office of Student Disability Services, University of South Carolina
2013
Award
Lin Wright Special Recognition Award
American Alliance for Theatre & Education
2017
Award
Garnet Apple Award
University of South Carolina
2018
Award
Outstanding Theatre Educator Award
South Carolina Theatre Association
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