Dr. Stan Brown

Professor

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Biography

Stan Brown is the inaugural W. Rockwell Wirtz Professor at the School of Communication at Northwestern University. He earned his MFA in Acting from the University of South Carolina in 1989 and has extensive experience in university teaching, having taught at the University of Warwick in Coventry, England. His expertise lies in Acting, the Entertainment Industry, Improvisation, and Voice. Stan has maintained an active professional relationship with the Royal Shakespeare Company's voice department, specifically with Cicely Berry, until her passing in 2018. With over 30 years as a professional actor, he has credits in both American and British theatre, film, television, and radio, including roles in NBC’s 'Homicide: Life on the Streets' and the critically acclaimed 'I’ll Fly Away'. His film credits include co-starring in Robby Benson’s 'Modern Love' alongside celebrities such as Calista Flockhart and Matthew Perry. Stan's directorial work includes his film 'Bespoke Tailoring', which received the prestigious Louisiana Film Prize. He has been recognized as a keynote speaker at the 2022 Voice and Speech Trainers Association Conference and as a principal cast member in the new musical 'Water Elephants'.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.