Dr. Peter Kuling

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Kuling teaches courses on introductions to theatre performance, theatre history, dramaturgy, ensemble practices, digital performance, and special topics in media theory and performance technology. His research focuses on early modern Canadian theatre performance theory, theatrical adaptations, digital media, video games, virtual reality, professional sports, and queer history. Kuling has edited special issues of journals such as Digital Performance, Theatre Sports, and Drag, and has contributed to anthologies including Gender Theatre, and Shakespeare Canada. He works as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Performance Arts & Digital Media and has directed innovative Shakespeare VR projects in partnership with SimWave VR, aimed at enhancing educational experiences for high school, college, and university students. Currently, he is completing a monograph on the subjects of Virtual Reality, Theatre, Performance, and Interactivity. His future projects include a critical edition of Thomas Heywood's "Fair Maid of the West" Parts 1 and 2, set to be published by Routledge, and a bilingual critical edition in collaboration with the University of Ottawa Press.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching courses in theatre performance, dramaturgy, and digital media, while engaging in research on Canadian theatre and performance.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).