Dr. Desirée Livingstone

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Desirée Livingstone is an artist and academic engaged in exploring the intersections between art and the communal aspects of human experience. As an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto Scarborough, she focuses on various facets of theatre, with special attention to decolonization within theatrical practices. Her work emphasizes the personal and institutional narratives that theatre can embody, often investigating themes that challenge traditional structures and conventions. Livingstone is particularly absorbed in decolonized theatre, embodied performance, and epic traditions in theatre. Her pedagogical interests include fostering creativity through devising, acting, and directing, striving to create spaces where diverse dreams and aspirations can flourish. Livingstone's research contributions aim to promote a fuller understanding of spirituality and its connections to theatrical expression, including postdramatic theatre approaches. By weaving together her artistic and academic pursuits, she seeks to engage and inspire both students and audiences alike.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology