Dr. Elizabeth Bonjean

Biography

Elizabeth Bonjean teaches theatre history, dramatic literature, critical theory, and performance studies. She received her Ph.D. in Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism from the University of Washington in Seattle, along with a BA and MA in Drama from San Francisco State University. Elizabeth’s research focuses on memory, grief, trauma, and national identity in conjunction with the cultural performances of theatre created in the aftermath of violence and war. Her book essays explore topics such as urban decay in American television, ethnicity, identity, beauty, violence, and representation. Elizabeth has previously taught at the University of Washington, the University of Texas at Austin, Colorado College, and Grinnell College. Before her academic career, she worked as a development associate and consultant for the Center Theatre Group, which includes the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles.

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