Dr. Matthew Smith

Biography

Matthew Smith is a Professor in the Departments of German Studies and Theater Performance Studies at Stanford University. His research interests encompass modern theatre, the relationship between science and technology within the arts, and critical examinations of the historical intersections of theatre and neurology. His notable publications include 'Nervous Stage: 19th-century Neuroscience and the Birth of Modern Theatre' (Oxford, 2017), which traces the emergence of the 'neural subject' through a historical lens. Smith's academic contributions have been recognized with nominations such as the George Freedley Memorial Award from the Theater Library Association. He has also edited significant works including 'Georg Büchner: Major Works' (Norton Critical Edition, 2011) and co-edited 'Modernism and Opera' (Johns Hopkins, 2016). Smith's essays have appeared widely across various media, including theater, opera, and film. He has held teaching positions at prestigious institutions including Cornell University, Columbia University, and Boston University. He has been an influential figure in the academic community, holding editorial roles and serving on various committees that contribute to the development of theater and performance studies.

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