Dr. Charlotte Canning

Professor

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Biography

Charlotte Canning is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Theatre and Dance, and also affiliated with Women's and Gender Studies and African American Diaspora Studies. She received her Doctorate from the University of Washington and is the author of significant works such as 'Feminist Theaters USA: Staging Women's Experience' and 'American Thing America: Circuit Chautauqua Performance.' In 2006, she was honored with the Barnard Hewitt Award for Outstanding Research in Theatre History. Her research spans various anthologies and journals, including 'Theatre Research International' and 'Theatre Journal.' Canning teaches courses focused on theatre performance history, historiography, and feminist performance theory. She has held pivotal roles in the academic community, having served as Book Review Editor for 'Theatre Journal' and as President of the Women and Theatre Program. Additionally, she has contributed significantly to the field as the Associate Editor of 'Theatre Research International,' where she continues to influence theatre scholarship.

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Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaches theatre performance history and feminist performance theory, involved in academic leadership roles.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.