Professor of Theatre Arts, Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Fine and Applied Arts
Dr. Paulette Marty, a professor of theatre arts, joined Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance in 2004 and teaches theatre history, dramatic literature and dramaturgy, as well as cross-disciplinary topics. An award-winning advocate for first-year college students and former director of Appalachian’s General Education Program, Marty has said teaching in the liberal arts classroom is “the most important part of my professional life.”
In addition to creating engaging learning experiences for students on campus, Marty co-leads study abroad programs to Europe to explore historical and contemporary theatre and culture – a highlight being the opportunity for students to visit places like Hampton Court Palace where they can stand on the very floor boards where Shakespeare performed. Marty also serves as a production dramaturg and director for campus performances, with recent productions that include “Silence” by Moira Buffini and “Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris. Her research specialties include contemporary directing, Elizabethan theatre and spectacle, and the performance of folklore. She is currently finishing a book on contemporary women stage directors and has previously published in various periodicals, including American Theatre,Theatre Survey, Theatre Symposium,and Medieval English Theatre.
Areas of Expertise
Theatre history
Directing for the stage
Contemporary plays
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About Dr. Paulette Marty
Dr. Paulette Marty, a professor of theatre arts, joined Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance in 2004 and teaches theatre history, dramatic literature and dramaturgy, as well as cross-disciplinary topics. An award-winning advocate for first-year college students and former director of Appalachian’s General Education Program, Marty has said teaching in the liberal arts classroom is “the most important part of my professional life.”
In addition to creating engaging learning experiences for students on campus, Marty co-leads study abroad programs to Europe to explore historical and contemporary theatre and culture – a highlight being the opportunity for students to visit places like Hampton Court Palace where they can stand on the very floor boards where Shakespeare performed. Marty also serves as a production dramaturg and director for campus performances, with recent productions that include “Silence” by Moira Buffini and “Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris. Her research specialties include contemporary directing, Elizabethan theatre and spectacle, and the performance of folklore. She is currently finishing a book on contemporary women stage directors and has previously published in various periodicals, including American Theatre,Theatre Survey, Theatre Symposium,and Medieval English Theatre.
Areas of Expertise
Theatre history
Directing for the stage
Contemporary plays
| Present | Faculty Member, Appalachian State University ‐ College of Fine and Applied Arts | |
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| Present | Professor of Theatre Arts, Appalachian State University ‐ Department of Theatre and Dance | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Honors and Awards
- Harvey R. Durham Outstanding Freshman Advocate Award, Appalachian State University, 2014
- Wayne D. Duncan Appalachian State University Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship, 2009
- American Association of University Women American Fellows Short-Term Research Grant, 2008
- British Academy Travel Grant, 2004
Courses
- THR 2015 Great Ages of the Theatre
- THR 2011 Introduction to Theatre
- THR 3735 Modern Theatre History & Literature
- THR 2610 Oral Interpretation
| 2003 | Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Madison ‐ Theatre and Drama | |
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| 1998 | M.A., University of Warwick ‐ English and European Renaissance Drama | |
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| 1992 | B.A., College of Saint Benedict ‐ Theatre | |
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Links
Contact Information
martypjw@appstate.edu
828-262-2028