Jennifer Madden1079 Narragansett Blvd.,Cranston, RI 02905jmadden@wheatonma.edu 401-338-1858

Education

Brown University, Providence, RIPh.D in Theatre Studies, May 2008M.A. in Theatre Studies, May 2001

Dissertation Title: “Divine Comedy: Sacred Play and Subversion in Contemporary Neo-Pagan Festival.”

Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MAB.A. Theatre, May 1998

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Faculty, Wheaton College, Norton, MA, 2001-presentDevelop and teach the courses “History of Western Theatre,” “World Theatre and Performance,” “Public Speaking,” “Modern Drama,” “Introduction to Theatre,” “Writing for Performance,” “Ensemble Experiments:Theatre of Cruelty,” “Ensemble Experiments: Feminist Performance Art,” “Beginning Acting” and “Beginning Directing.” Responsible for the supervision of student independent studies and directing projects.

Public Speaking Liaison, Wheaton College, Norton, MA, Fall 2012-present Provide seminars, classroom visits, and private coaching on subjects related to public speaking for the Wheaton Community.

Instructor, Brown Leadership Institute, Brown University, 2004-presentCreate and conduct public speaking workshops for Brown University’s Leadership Institute pro-gram.

Special Instructor, Providence College, Fall 2012-presentResponsible for creating and conducting the courses “History of Theatrical Production,” “The-atre Appreciation,” and “Western Drama.”

Visiting Lecturer, Rhode Island College, Spring/Fall 2008, Spring 2013Responsible for preparation of syllabus and teaching the courses “Public Speaking” and “Oral In-terpretation.”

Teaching Fellow, Brown University, 1999-2003, Spring 2006Taught sections of “Persuasive Communication.”

Visiting Lecturer, Bridgewater State College, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2003Responsible for preparation of syllabus and teaching “Introduction to Acting,” “Introduction to Theatre,” “Voice Production,” and “Play Analysis.”

Instructor, Brown Learning Community, Brown University, 2000-2005Prepared and led seven-week public speaking workshops.

DirectingMrs. Warren’s Profession, Fall 2012, Salve Regina UniversityMachinal, Spring 2011, Wheaton College

Publications“The Brig,” “Len Jenkin” The Facts on File Companion to American Drama, Jackson R. Bryer and Mary C. Hartig. New York: Facts on File, 2003.

“Sacred Play and Subversion: Intersecting Theoretical Applications and American Neo-Pagan-ism” Journal of Contemporary Thought Summer 2006 and Theory as Variation. Pencraft Interna-tional: Delhi, 2006.

Related ExperienceScholar in Residence, Gamm Theatre, Pawtucket, RI, 2003-presentProvide scholarly program essays for all productions, organize and moderate public lectures, compose study guides for all productions.

Public Speaking Consultant, Dynamic Communication, Summer 2012-presentOffer lectures and private consultations for profit and non-profit organizations.