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Robert Quinlan

Associate Professor
Office
CE Centennial East 208
  • About
  • Awards & Honors
  • Selected Research

Biography

Robert Quinlan is a professional stage director and the Artistic Director of Illinois Shakespeare Festival, where he has directed many productions. He was also a member of the Artistic Collective at Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, and former Associate Director of Milwaukee Shakespeare. He is a member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).

Current Courses

THE 411.002 Acting Styles, Discovery & Performance: Shakespeare

THE 411.003 Acting Styles, Discovery & Performance: Shakespeare

THE 314.002 Acting Styles: Discovery And Performance:Shakespeare

THE 440.001 Directing Studio

THE 340.001 Directing Workshop

THE 439.001 Directing Workshop

THE 287.007 Independent Study

THE 400.001 Independent Study

THE 501.001 M.F.A. Portfolio:Directing

THE 240.002 Principles Of Stage Direction

THE 302.005 Theatre Practicum

Teaching Interests & Areas

Directing, Acting, Shakespeare, Collaboration

Research Interests & Areas

Shakespeare adaptation and performance

Faculty Service Award for Region Three (State of Illinois)

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
2025

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Into the Woods)

Saint Loius Theater Circle
2024

Outstanding Production of a Musical (Into the Woods)

Saint Louis Theater Circle
2024

Service Initiative Award

Illinois State University
2018

Performances and Exhibits

The Importance of Being Earnest
Robert Francis Quinlan.
June 26 2025 - August 2 2025
The Wanderers
Robert Francis Quinlan.
August 12 2025 - September 28 2025
Into the Woods
Robert Francis Quinlan.
New Jewish Theatre. November 30 2023 - December 18 2023
The Comedy of Errors
Robert Francis Quinlan.
June 23 2023 - August 5 2023
The Men of the Polar Star
Robert Francis Quinlan.
September 18 2023 - September 25 2023
Arbor Falls by Caridad Svich
Robert Francis Quinlan.
September 25 2022 - November 11 2022
REBELS WITH A CAUSE Workshop Presentation
Janet M Wilson, Robert F Quinlan, Kee-Yoon Nahm.
SOTD. August 23 2022 - August 31 2022