Courses: Introduction to Theatre

Wanda Strukus holds a PhD in Drama (Tufts University), an MA in Theater (University of Arizona), and a BA in Film (Wesleyan University). She has taught acting, directing, voice and movement, dramatic literature, and Viewpoints at UMass Lowell, Marlboro College, Holy Cross, and the New York Film Academy. Her work as a director includes productions for SLAMBoston, Theaterzone, MIT Shakespeare Ensemble, Revolving Museum, and UMass Lowell, and casting direction for Boston-area film and television. Her modern dance background includes ongoing work with Daniel McCusker Dance Projects. Her primary research area is the intersection of theater and science, with a focus on cognitive science and performance. She is a consulting artist for the Connecticut-based Center for Public Awareness in Bioethics (CPAB).