Dr. Rives Collins

Professor

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Biography

Rives B. Collins is a Professor Emeritus at Northwestern University, having taught in the Department of Theatre for thirty-five years. He is an acclaimed professional storyteller, honored with the Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network. His current research focuses on gathering and preserving oral histories, developing new plays, and integrating storytelling with themes in business, law, and medicine. Collins has contributed significantly to the field of education, particularly in childhood education and creative drama. He co-authored the book 'Power Story: Teaching Through Storytelling' with Pamela Cooper, emphasizing the centrality of storytelling in educational contexts. An active member of various theater education organizations, Collins has directed world-premiere productions at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and is known for his engaging style that revitalizes storytelling for young audiences. His commitment to drama education is reflected in his leadership roles and honors, which include the Johnny Saldaña Outstanding Professor Theatre Education Award and the Campton Bell Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Alliance Theatre Education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Campton Bell Lifetime Achievement Award

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Inducted College of Fellows of the American Theatre

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Johnny Saldaña Outstanding Professor Theatre Education Award

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Oracle Award Distinguished National Service

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Clarence Simon Award Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring

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Galbut Outstanding Faculty Award

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Creative Drama Award

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Charles Deering McCormick Professorship Teaching Excellence

1998-01-01
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Excellence Teaching Award

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Winifred Ward Award

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Outstanding Contribution Award

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Winifred Ward Scholar

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Rita Criste Fellow

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Phi Beta Kappa

Courses

Theatre Young Audiences Creative Drama Advanced Creative Drama Art Storytelling Advanced Storytelling

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.