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R. Darren Gobert specializes in comparative modern and contemporary Western drama, dramatic performance theory, and philosophy of theatre. His publications include 'Theatre Caryl Churchill' (Bloomsbury) and 'Mind-Body Stage: Passion Interaction in the Cartesian Theater' (Stanford), which won the Ann Saddlemyer Prize from the Canadian Association for Theatre Research and the Barnard Hewitt Award from the American Society for Theatre Research. He currently serves as a Professor in Theater Studies at Duke University, having been in this role since 2019. His research interests explore the intersection of gender, sexuality, and performative conventions in theater, notably through the works of playwright Caryl Churchill. His recent scholarly contributions include a chapter discussing gender casting in Churchill's 'Love Information,' published on December 12, 2022, and a journal article titled 'Seven Streams River Ota,' featured in the PAJ: Journal of Performance Art on September 1, 2021.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)