Guest artists and scholars share insights into their current work and research, provide guidance on current industry practices, and connect students with professional opportunities.
In 2018–2019 academic year, TDPS welcomed more than 30 guest artists and scholars in our classrooms, studios, and labs. Many of these visits were supported by the Shelly Osborne Guest Artist Fund. We are extremely grateful for this ongoing support that enables us to introduce students to a wide variety of professionals in performing arts and performance studies.
If you are interested in supporting guest artists and scholars, please contact Prof. Lisa Wymore, Department Chair, at lisawymore@berkeley.edu
2018–2019 Guest Artists and Scholars
Philip Agyapong
Dance Teacher and Researcher, West African Dance
Julie Burelle
Professor of Theatre and Dance, UC San Diego
Jiwon Chung
Artistic Director of Kairos Theater Ensemble
Selena Couture
Assistant Professor, Department of Drama, University of Alberta
Catherine Marie Davalos
Chicana Choreographer
Janet Foster
Bay Area Casting Director
Jim French
Lighting Director for San Francisco Ballet
Jorge Garcia
Mexican Danzante and Researcher
Marc Gomes
Actor, Writer, and Teacher
Molly Kate Holsinger
Clowning Artist and Photographer
Ra Malika Imhotep
Black Feminist Writer and Performance Artist
Daria Kaufman
Dancer and Choreographer
Warren David Keith
Actor, Director, and Teacher
Lenora Lee
Choreographer
Cynthia Ling
Choreographer and Professor of Theater
Stephen Meyerink
Translator and Editor
Thaïs Miller
Author and Teacher
Mina Morita
Director, Activist, and Artistic Director of Crowded Fire Theater
Jose Navarrete
Multidisciplinary Performance Artist
Genevieve Erin O’Brien
Performance Artist, Community Organizer, and Educator
Ann Oliver
Costume Designer
Shanti Pillai
Dance and Performance Artist, Scholar, and Writer
Lisa Ramirez
Actor, Playwright, and Artistic Director of Ubuntu Theater Project
Mayaan Sheinfeld
Gaga Instructor, Batsheva Dance Company
Rosangela Silvestre
Afro-Brazilian Dance Teacher
Octavio Solis
Playwright
Jadelynn Stahl
Performer, Activist, Scholar, and Writer
Javier Stell-Fresquez
Indigenous Dancer and Researcher
Caridad Svich
OBIE Award-Winning Playwright (The House of the Spirits)
Keith Terry
Percussionist, Rhythm Dancer, and Educator
Marni Thomas Wood
Choreographer and Dance Technique Instructor
Sharon Ama Wray
Performance Researcher, African Dance-Based Improvisation
