Dr. Natsu Power

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Biography

Natsu Onoda Power specializes in adapting texts into new works of visual theatre using techniques from comics, graphic novels, animation, and kamishibai, a Japanese form of storytelling. Her original works include 'Postcards Ihatov', 'Thumbelina', and 'Lathe of Heaven', which received accolades for adaptations and scenic design. Notable directing credits feature Qui Nguyen's 'Vietgone', David Henry Hwang's 'Yellow Face', and Mary Zimmerman's 'White Snake'. She is particularly invested in the exploration of kamishibai, manga, US-Okinawa relations, food culture, and go-go music. Natsu holds a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from Northwestern University and is the author of 'God Comics: Osamu Tezuka Creation Post World War II Manga'.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.