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John Emigh is a Professor Emeritus in the Theatre, Speech, and Dance Department at Brown University, where he has been teaching and directing since 1967. With a prolific career, he has directed over 70 plays at various universities and in professional theatre. Emigh conducted research in New Guinea, South Asia, and Indonesia, particularly focusing on Balinese topeng masked dance with master Nyoman Kakul. His notable contributions include extensive writings on masked drama, film projects like 'Hajari Bhand,' and the book 'Masked Performance: Play, Self, Ritual, Theatre,' published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. He is working on a study of 'Prahlada Nataka,' a devotional theatre form from Orissa, India, and investigating intersections between traditional theatrical practices and modern neuroscience. Emigh has actively participated in and organized significant theatre festivals and is a founding chairperson of the Association for Asian Performance. His performances and writings have contributed richly to the fields of masked theatre, performance studies, and the dynamics of cultural expression, particularly in the context of the Balinese adaptation of classic western literature. Emigh has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to theatre education and scholarship.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Taught and directed various theatrical productions and engaged in significant research in theatre practices.
Department: Department of Economics