Dr. Brighde Mullins

Professor

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Biography

Brighde Mullins is a Professor of Practice at USC Dornsife with a robust background in playwriting and creative writing. She has held notable positions including Briggs-Copeland Lecturer at Harvard University and Associate Professor of Playwriting at San Francisco State University. Mullins has received several prestigious awards including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the United States Artists Fellowship in Literature. Throughout her career, she has directed various programs, notably the MFA Writing Program at California Institute of the Arts. Her academic contributions extend to teaching at renowned institutions such as Brown University and being a distinguished lecturer at Hunter College. Mullins' work encompasses creative projects and collaborations that highlight her expertise in dramatic writing and poetry, further solidified by her involvement in anthologies and performance pieces. She has participated in creative residencies and has been commissioned for projects that bridge classic and contemporary theatre. Notable publications include her essays and translations, which resonate with her dedication to enhancing literary and theatrical discourse.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Practice

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California Dornsife • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching creative writing and playwriting at USC.

Briggs-Copeland Lecturer

2002-05-01 — 2006-05-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Directed the Creative Writing Program and taught dramatic writing.

Associate Professor of Playwriting

1994-05-01 — 2002-05-01

San Francisco State University • San Francisco, CA

Taught playwriting and mentored students.

Visiting Associate Professor of Playwriting

2004-08-01 — 2006-05-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Guest faculty for creative writing workshops.

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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United States Artists Fellowship

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Pinter Review Gold Medal

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Whiting Foundation Award