Jodi Kanter, Ph.D., is a Professor of Theatre in the Theatre and Dance Program at GW. Kanter’s scholarship applies the theoretical lens of performance to everyday practices. While Kanter’s methodology remains consistent, her subjects vary- from end of life health care to contemporary dramatic literature to the American Presidency.
Kanter stands out, as she works to strengthen communities through theatrical
improvisation, oral history collection, writing, and performance. In the last twenty-five years, Kanter has developed dozens of workshops and performances in a variety of spaces such as prisons, hospices, libraries, and community centers. Currently, Kanter has started a new project on American theater artists on the front lines of the Cold War.
We are honored to have Professor Kanter serve as a Nashman Affiliate. To learn more about how the Nashman Center supports community engaged faculty, click here. If you would like more information on getting your Community Engaged Scholarship course designated, click here.
