Dr. Charles Mee

Professor

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Biography

Charles Mee joined the faculty of the School of the Arts at Columbia University in 2007 as the Chair of the playwriting program. He is a noted playwright known for works such as 'Big Love,' 'True Love,' 'bobrauschenbergamerica,' and 'Hotel Cassiopeia,' among others. His plays have been performed in esteemed venues including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the American Repertory Theatre, and the Lincoln Center, as well as international locations such as Berlin, Paris, and London. Mee's contributions to theatre have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Award of Merit in Drama from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, as well as the Obie and Laura Pels Awards. In addition to his work in theatre, he has authored books on history and served as editor-in-chief of 'Horizon' magazine, which focuses on the intersections of history, art, and literature. Mee is committed to the arts through his role as a lifetime trustee of the Urban Institute. His work continues to be supported by Jeanne Donovan Fisher and Richard B. Fisher.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)