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John Muse is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago, specializing in theater and its intersections with literature and media studies. He obtained his Ph.D. from Yale University in 2010. His research focuses on the aesthetic and social assumptions present in modern and contemporary drama, particularly examining how theatrical norms and boundaries relate to various art forms. Muse’s first book, 'Microdramas: Crucibles of Theater Time', explores the intensity and complexities of plays shorter than twenty minutes, arguing that such brevity invites unique investigations into the nature and processes of theater. In his current book project, 'Theater Virtual', he investigates the connections between traditional theater and various digital and virtual performance forms, including those that utilize algorithms or mixed realities. He actively engages with graduate students, advising dissertations that explore modernism, postdramatic stagings, and the intersection of performance with contemporary themes. Muse teaches courses on drama and performance culture, emphasizing the critical analysis of text and the live experience of theater.
Department of Philosophy