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Robert Quinlan

Associate Professor
Sch of Theatre Dance and Film
Office
CE Centennial East 208
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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 240.002 Principles Of Stage Direction

THE 380.001 Advanced Directing

THE 491.001 Company Core One

THE 440.001 Directing Studio

THE 287.002 Independent Study

THE 501.001 M.F.A. Portfolio:Directing

THE 498.002 Professional Practice

THE 398.001 Professional Practice In Theatre and Film

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