Dr. Stacy Wolf

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Biography

Stacy Wolf is a Professor of Theater and the founding director of the Music Theater program at Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts. She is renowned for her scholarly work on American musical theater, particularly focusing on feminist approaches and the representation of gender and sexuality within this art form. With an academic background that includes a Guggenheim Fellowship and recognition from the American Society for Theatre Research, Wolf has become a prominent voice in theater studies. Her publications include the critically acclaimed books 'A Problem Like Maria: Gender and Sexuality in the American Musical' and 'Changed For Good: A Feminist History of the Broadway Musical.' She regularly teaches seminars on the works of Stephen Sondheim, gender, and race in the American musical, and she has co-edited the 'Oxford Handbook of the American Musical'. Wolf's research interests extend into contemporary issues surrounding representation in theater, intersecting with cultural commentary on the #MeToo movement and diversity in Broadway productions. Her engagement with the theater community includes public lectures and contributions to discussions regarding the evolution of musical theater.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.