David S. Thompson
Phone: 404.471.6250
Email: dthompson@agnesscott.edu
Office Location: Dana 112
Academic Degrees
- B.A., University of Tennessee
- 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.