David S. Thompson
Annie Louise Harrison Waterman Professor of Theatre and Chair
Contact Information
Phone: 404.471.6250
Email: dthompson@agnesscott.edu
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2:00-3:00 or by appointment
Academic Degrees
B.A., University of Tennessee
M.F.A., University of Tennessee
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
M.F.A., University of Tennessee
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Teaching and Scholarly Interests
Thompson is an expert on Broadway theatre, particularly the Tony Award, Broadway's highest honor. He is also an expert on award-winning women playwrights, the topic of his 1997 dissertation. He is a director, theatre theorist, consultant and critic who also researches American drama and the pedagogy of theatre.
Professional Activities
Thompson’s articles and commentaries have appeared in theatrical publications, online sources and a variety of leading newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Baltimore Sun and Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Additionally, his work has been carried by the New York Times, Knight Ridder and Scripps Howard news services. Thompson’s first book, a critical edition of the 1921 musical Shuffle Along is scheduled for publication on 2008.
Web Links
- Production Photos and Materials, Agnes Scott College Theatre Productions.
- Play to Win (by Sierra Millman) The Chronicle of Higher Education 8 June 2007.
- Alliance Theatre, SETCAlumni Star on Broadway and at Tony Awards. SETC News July/August 2007.
- President's Column. Southern Theatre Fall 2007.
- New Graduate School Auditions Expand Prospects for Students, Faculty. SETC News Sept/Oct 2007.