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Roger Ellis is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, specializing in experimental theatre and film projects that explore themes of post-traumatic growth, identity, and the digital landscape. He has directed notable theatre productions such as the docu-musical 'Happy Songs Unhappy Things' and served as associate director for 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812' at Writers Theatre. His documentary 'Emergency Contact' has also garnered attention at international film festivals including the Black Harvest Film Festival and the Melbourne Lift-off. With extensive experience incorporating movement and music into his works, Ellis aims to examine the contemporary interplay of synthetic and somatic experiences, particularly within the Black-queer narrative. He has undergone comprehensive training in Lucid Body and various theatrical techniques, contributing to his nuanced approach to directing and teaching. As the coordinator of the movement area in Northwestern's MFA Acting Program, Ellis is committed to nurturing the next generation of performers and theatre artists through innovative instruction in movement and physical theatre.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teaches courses in movement, music theatre, and physical theatre.
Various • Various
Directed and co-directed multiple theatrical and film projects.
Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.