Dr. Alana Arenas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alana Arenas is an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication at Northwestern University. She is a graduate of New World School of the Arts and DePaul University's Theatre School. Alana has a rich history in theater, including his invitation to join the Steppenwolf Theatre Ensemble in 2007, where she created the role of Pecola in 'The Bluest Eye' and performed at the Broadway New Victory Theatre. Her other Steppenwolf credits encompass a range of significant roles, including the titular role in 'Marie Antoinette' and performances in 'Brother/Sister Plays', 'Tribes', and 'Good People'. Alana has also been involved in regional theater, with notable performances in 'Disgraced' at the American Theater Company, 'Black Diamond' at the Lookingglass Theatre Company, and 'Arabian Nights' at the Kansas City Repertory Theatres, amongst others. Television credits include appearances in 'David Makes Man', 'Canal Street', 'Chicago Med', 'Electric Dreams', 'Crisis', and 'Boss'. Alana made her directorial debut with GENESIS by Mercedes White and is actively engaged with the Definition Theatre Company, serving on its advisory board.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.