Dr. Amanda Dehnert

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amanda Dehnert is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University's School of Communication, where she specializes in theatre and music theatre. Her directing credits include notable productions such as 'Cabaret' at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Dehnert has also been involved in developmental workshops for new musicals, including 'Wanted Voyage' and 'Unlocked'. She served as resident director of the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island, where she held various positions from Artistic Associate to Acting Artistic Director. Her regional theatre work encompasses a range of productions, including significant works at the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Dehnert has composed original scores and songs for various theatre projects and has received acclaim for her work in directing and mentoring. Among her honors are the 2008 Clarence Simon Award and the 2000 Elliot Norton Awards for Outstanding Director for 'My Fair Lady' and 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'.

Courses

Theatre 272: Special Topics, Music Theatre: Song Performance Theatre 352: Music Theatre Techniques: Principles Auditioning Theatre 448: Studies in American Theatre & Drama: Conceptualization, Music, Theatre

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
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  • 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.