Doria E. Charlson [email protected] www.doriacharlson.com Brown University, Box 1897 • 83 Waterman St Providence, Rhode Island, 02912

EMPLOYMENT & APPOINTMENTS

Mills College, Oakland CA 2020 – 2021 Research Justice at the Intersections Fellow. Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching and Scholarship.

Brown University, Providence RI 2018 - Communications Faculty Member, Executive Master’s Program in Science and Technology Leadership. School of Professional Studies.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Theatre Arts and Performance Studies May 2020 Brown University. Providence, RI.

A.M., History Dec 2017 Selected to Receive a Funded, Secondary MA through the Open Graduate Education Program, Brown University. Providence, RI.

A.M., Theatre Arts and Performance Studies May 2016 Brown University. Providence, RI.

B.A., History, with Distinction; Minor: Drama () June 2013 Stanford University. Stanford, CA Advisor: Steven J. Zipperstein Studied Abroad with Stanford in Berlin (Fall 2011) and Paris (Winter 2012)

Additional Education

Certificate in Interreligious Chaplaincy 2020-2021 Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA Recipient of the Interreligious Chaplaincy Jewish Studies Fellowship Advisor: Kamal Abu-Shamsieh

Fulbright Research Scholar, Advanced Student Program 2013-2014 Université de Strasbourg. Strasbourg, France. Project: "Oral Histories of an Exodus: North African Jewry in Strasbourg, France, 1962-2012" Advisor: Freddy Raphaël

DISSERTATION "Consuming Crises: Migrant Labor, Spectacle, and Precarity in the 20th Century" Committee: Patricia Ybarra (Chair), Rebecca Schneider, Jasmine Johnson

Research and Teaching Interests: Performance Historiography, Performance Theory, Migration Studies, Critical Race Theory, Dance Studies, Artists as Laborers, Diasporic Performance, Labor History in the 20th Century, Marxist Feminisms, Theories of Work, U.S. Cultural History, Mining and Critical Environmental Studies PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapters 2019 "Pearl Primus' Choreo-Activism: 1943-1949" in African American Arts: Activism, Aesthetics and Futurity, ed. Sharrell Luckett, Rutgers University Press, 2019.

Articles 2020 “Framing Black Labor: On Archives and Mine Dancing in South African Gold Mines, 1950-1970.” TDR: The Drama Review: vol 64.3, Fall 2020, pp. 79-99.

2015 "'My Body is a Memory Map': Embodied History in Ralph Lemon's Come Home Charley Patton." Shift: Graduate Journal of Visual and Material Culture: vol. 8, "Space, Alterity, Memory," 2015, pp. 78-88.

2013 "Judah Monis and Puritan Hebraism," Herodotus Journal (History Department, Stanford University): vol XXIII, Spring 2013, pp. 27-45. Awarded the Donald and Robin Kennedy Undergraduate Award for the best essay written at Stanford University on a Jewish theme, 2013.

Reviews 2018 Book Review. Listening to Images by Tina M. Campt. Women and Performance: A Journal of Feminist Theory, 28.1, (February 2018).

2017 Book Review. Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora by Joanna Dee Das. Journal, 49.3, (December 2017): 94-96.

CONFERENCE ACTIVITY

Sessions Convened 2020/2021 Co-Convener. "Growing Out of Repetition: Aging as Method and Praxis" Working Session at American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) 2020 Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. Pre-Conference November 2020; Conference: 2021.

Papers Presented 2021 "Choreographed Disaster: Tenement Fires and Immigrant Belonging in New York City, 1905-1911," accepted for presentation at the European Association for Urban History 2020 Conference. Brussels, Belgium. September 2021. 2020 "Spectacular Disasters: Fire and Crises of Labor in Progressive Era New York," virtual presentation at "Net-Works: Mapping Labor in Theatre and Performance" Doctoral Theatre Students' Association (DTSA) Conference. New York, NY. April 2020. 2019 "Performance and White Ethnic Populism in FSA Migratory Labor Camps," in the "Right Wing Publics for Theatrical Performance" working group, American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) 2019 Conference. Arlington, VA. 2019 "Working the Land, Moving the Body: Dance and Migrant Labor Communities in 1930s California," presented at "Dancing In Common," Dance Studies Association (DSA) Conference, Northwestern University. Evanston, IL. 2018 “’What the Sea Holds: Transhistoricity and Oceanic Corpography in Lina Issa’s A Ticket to Atlantis,” in the “Oceanic Politics and a Black Radical Performance Aesthetic” working group, shared remotely with American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) 2018 Forum, La Jolla, CA.

updated July 2020 2 2018 "'What the Sea Holds:' The Materiality of Migration in Lina Issa's A Ticket to Atlantis," presented at "In Motion: Performance and Unsettling Borders" Graduate Conference, Northwestern University. Evanston, IL. 2017 "Breathing in the Archive: Labors in Dancing in South African Gold Mines" in "Boring the Body/Boring Bodies" working group, American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) 2017 Conference. Atlanta, GA. 2017 "How to Talk to A Professor: Essentials of Communication for High Schoolers," presented at the Higher Education Consultants Association 2017 Conference. Long Beach, CA. 2016 "'Member-ing' and Remembering: Embodied Images in Hank Willis Thomas and Ralph Lemon," presented at Congress on Research in Dance/Society for Dance History Scholars (CORD + SDHS) Conference, Pomona College. Pomona, CA. 2016 "Pearl Primus' Choreo-Activism: 1943-1949," presented at "African-American Arts: Activism and Aesthetics," Griot Institute for Africana Studies at Bucknell University. Lewisburg, PA. 2015 "Shake That Thing: Black Performativity in Claude McKay's Banjo," presented at "Interdisciplinary Crossroads: Performance Studies in Transnational American Studies," Univ. of Regensburg. Regensburg, Germany. 2011 "Comparable Phenomena? Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Germany," presented at "Islam and the West 711-2011: 1300 Years of Contact and (Mis)Understanding." Bing Overseas Studies Program Invitational Conference, Stanford University. Córdoba, Spain.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor Summer 2020 "Presenting to the Public," Summer @ Brown. School of Professional Studies, Brown University. Summer 2019 Lead Faculty, Berklee/Brown Creative Entrepreneurship Program, Summer @ Brown. Developed unique course on communication and artistic praxes: "Supporting Your Craft: Articulating Your Artistic Vision." School of Professional Studies, Brown University and Berklee College of Music. Summer 2019 "Persuasive Communication," Summer @ Brown. School of Professional Studies, Brown University. Summer 2018 "Persuasive Communication," Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University. Spring 2018 "Persuasive Communication," Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University. Summer 2017 "Persuasive Communication," Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University. Spring 2017 "Persuasive Communication," Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University.

Teaching Assistant Fall 2017 "13 Positions" - an interdisciplinary performance lab. Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University. Instructor: Ralph Lemon, visiting Professor of Practice. Fall 2016 "Persuasive Communication," Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University. Instructor: Barbara Tannenbaum. Spring 2016 "Persuasive Communication," Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University. Instructor: Barbara Tannenbaum.

updated July 2020 3 Fall 2015 "Performance Theory and World Theatre History: Paleolithic to Medieval," Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University. Instructor: Rebecca Schneider. Winter 2013 "Religion and Politics," Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University. Also designated course development associate. Instructor: Charlotte Fonrobert.

Graduate Student Tutor Summer 2015 History, Theatre and Performance Studies, Oral and Persuasive Communication, Stanford University.

Invited Presentations and Workshops Summer 2020 "Oral Communication and Persuasion," Invited Workshop Leader, Morrison & Foerster, LLP. This is a remote, week-long communications workshop for Summer Associates. Winter 2020 Communication Coach and Workshop Leader, The Albright Institute at Wellesley College. Spring 2019 Presentation Coaching for "Bioengineering Medical Design and Innovation," Invited Workshop Leader, Center for Biomedical Engineering Brown University. Spring 2018 "Strategies for Better Scientific Communication," Invited Lecture for "Tissue Engineering," Center for Biomedical Engineering, Brown University. Spring 2018 "Oral and Visual Communications Strategies for Graduate Students," Invited Lecture for "HIST 2950: Professionalization Seminar," History Department, Brown University. Fall 2017 "Strategies for Better Scientific Communication," Invited Lecture for "Tissue Engineering," Center for Biomedical Engineering, Brown University. Spring 2017 Presentation Coaching for Brown/RISD Dual Degree Holders Capstone Projects. Invited Coach, Brown University/Rhode Island School of Design. Spring 2017 "Oral and Visual Communications Strategies for Non-Profits," Invited Workshop Leader and Facilitator, Swearer Center for Public Service, Brown University. Fall 2016 "Bitch of Living" – A Musical Theater Workshop, Master Class Series. Dept of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Dance Division, Brown University. Spring 2016 "Best Practices for Persuasive Communication," Invited Workshop Leader and Facilitator, Swearer Center for Public Service, Brown University.

FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS, GRANTS, AWARDS

Internal (Brown University & Stanford University) 2019 Brown Executive Scholars Training Program, Cohort 6, The Graduate School of Brown University. 2018-2019 Mary L. S. Downes Fund Endowed Fellowship Recipient, The Graduate School at Brown University. 2018 Archambault Award for Excellence in Teaching, School of Professional Studies, Brown University. 2018 Graduate Student International Research Grant, Cogut Institute for the Humanities, Brown University. 2018 Joukowsky Summer Research Travel Award, The Graduate School at Brown University (Declined). 2017 Judaic Studies Graduate Research Award, Brown University. 2016 Middle East Studies Department Research Travel Award, Brown University. 2016 Graduate Research Travel Grant, The Graduate School of Brown University. 2016 International Travel Award, The Graduate School of Brown University.

updated July 2020 4 2016 Open Graduate Education Program and Fellowship, Cohort 5, The Graduate School of Brown University. Selected by application to receive an additional year of fellowship funding to pursue a secondary MA degree in a field beyond the PhD discipline. 2015 Research Grant Recipient, Jewish Studies Department, Brown University. 2014-15 Graduate Fellowship, The Graduate School of Brown University. 2013 Donald and Robin Kennedy Undergraduate Award. Received for "Judah Monis and Puritan Hebraism." Taube Center for Jewish Studies, Stanford University. 2013 Louis Sadler Prize for the Performing and Creative Arts. Dean of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University. 2013 Spark! Grantee. Stanford Arts Institute, Stanford University. 2011 - present Member, Cap and Gown Honor Society at Stanford University.

External 2019 Participant, DSA/Mellon Pre-Conference Seminar for Emergent Scholars in Dance Studies. Dance Studies Association & Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. 2019 Participant, Mellon School for Theater and Performance Research: "Migrations." Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. 2016 Participant, [sic!] Summer Institute Cologne, University of Cologne and Northwestern University. Cologne, Germany. 2014-15 Emerging Artist Initiative Grantee, genARTS Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Certification & Training: 2019-2020 Participant, "Refugees, Immigration, Displacement" Learning Community. Swearer Center for Public Service, Brown University. 2019 Think Again Training on Trans Allyship and Trans-Inclusive Pedagogy. Think Again Consultants & Brown University. 2019 Course Design Seminar. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, Brown University. 2015-2016 Certificate I: Sheridan Teaching Seminar - Reflective Teaching. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, Brown University.

Work Experience: 2018-Present Senior Communication Coach, Executive Masters in Science and Technology Leadership, Brown University, Providence, RI. Promoted from "Communication Coach" in February 2019. 2018 Communications Consultant for Rebecca Kislak, Candidate for Rhode Island State Representative, District 4. Elected to Office Nov 2018. 2018 Communications Consultant for Austin Frerick, Candidate in Democratic Primary, U.S. Congress, Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. 2017-Present Freelance Communications Coach and Assistant to Dr. Barbara Tannenbaun, Providence, RI. May -Aug 2015 Contributing Writer and Arts Critic, "A Beast in a Jungle," San Francisco, CA.

SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

Service to the Department May 2018 - Sept 2018 Organizer, TAPS Department Inaugural Graduate Student TA Orientation, Brown University. Sept 2017 - May 2018 Graduate Student Representative to the Faculty, Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University.

updated July 2020 5 Sept 2016 - Sept 2018 Department Representative to the Sheridan Center, Brown University. Sept 2016 - May 2017 Graduate Student Representative to the TAPS Department Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DDIAP) Committee, Brown University.

Service to the University Oct 2017 - May 2018 Graduate Student Representative, Brown University Community Council, Office of the President, Brown University (Appointed). Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 Graduate Student Member, Humanities PhD Initiative, Office of the Dean of Faculty, Brown University (Invited).

Service to the Field Nov 2017 - Nov 2018 Secretary/Historian, Graduate Student Caucus Executive Board, American Society for Theatre Research (Elected)

Community Service, Leadership, Honors 2020 – 2021 Law Program Volunteer Educator. Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) Program of San Mateo County. San Mateo, CA. 2017-2019 Shaping the Future Zalaznick Fellow & Conference Scholarship Awardee, National Council of Jewish Women Conferences, Atlanta GA & Washington, D.C. May 2013 - 2016 Member, Alumni Advisory Committee. Diller Teen Fellows, San Francisco, CA. June 2013 Susan R. Cohen Award for Jewish Communal Service, Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Feb. 2013 - Jun. 2013 Member, Strategic Planning Committee. Hillel at Stanford, Stanford, CA. Sept. 2012 - Jun. 2013 Member, Board of Directors. Hillel at Stanford, Stanford, CA (Appointed). Mar. 2010 - Jun. 2013 Member, Executive Committee. Stanford Associated Religions. Office of Religious Life, Stanford University, Stanford, CA (Invited). Apr. 2012 - Apr. 2013 President, Jewish Student Association. Stanford University, Stanford, CA (Elected).

ARTISTIC PRODUCTION

2019 Finding Our Anchor: The Mindfulness Plays, an original work devised by the Manton Avenue Project, Dramaturg. Dir: Meg Sullivan, Manton Avenue Project, Providence, RI. 2019 Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, adapted by Frank Galati, Dramaturg. Dir: Jeffrey Lo, Los Altos Stage Company, Los Altos, CA. 2017 Olneyville Operetta, an original opera devised by the Manton Avenue Project, Dramaturg. Dir: Meg Sullivan, Manton Avenue Project, Providence, RI. 2016 Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Dramaturg. Dir. Brian Mertes, Trinity Repertory Company, Providence, RI. 2015 Dry-5, Co-Director, Producer, Choreographer. Received grant funding from genARTS Silicon Valley. Performances in San Francisco and Oakland. 2013 "Vonnegut Shorts," Choreographer. Staged close readings of Kurt Vonnegut short stories for Rachel Purcell, student, Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) Department, Stanford University. Drei (Three), Choreographer. A piece choreographed for Firework Student Showcase, Stanford University Dance Division. Received grant funding from Spark! at the Stanford Arts Institute. 2012-2013 M2: From Terminus to Terminus. Choreographer, Producer. An original production in the mainstage calendar of the Theater and Performance Studies Department at Stanford University. Received full funding for production from the TAPS Department.

updated July 2020 6 2008 "The Fifth Cup of Wine" in Holidaze, Actor, Writer, Producer and Co-Director. One of three original short films to premiere at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. Training and production funded by the New Jewish Filmmaking Project

SELECTED PERFORMANCE AND TRAINING

2017 "Disclosure Tactics," Dancer. Chor: Sarah Wilbur. Brown University, Providence, RI. 2014 The Bacchae, staged reading. Dir.: Rebecca Schneider, Brown University. Providence, RI. 2014 "Geek Speak" and "Painting the Roses Red," Dancer. Choreographer: Meredith Charlson. Performed at Stanford University and the Joe Goode Annex, San Francisco, CA. 2013 Dance Student in Modern and . Centre Chorégraphique de la Ville de Strasbourg. 2013 "Storm Coming," Dancer. Choreographer: Denae Hannah. Performed at Stanford University and at the American College Dance Festival Baja Region Conference, Torrance, CA. 2012 "Draft," Dancer. Choreographer: Robert Moses. Performed at Stanford University. 2012 Dance Student in Contemporary and Ballet. Centre de Danse du Marais. Paris, France. 2011 Kibbutz Collective Winter Intensive and Audition Series. San Francisco, CA. Accepted into KCDC Dance Journey Program (5 month professional intensive and apprenticeship program), declined. 2011 Dance Student in Modern and Ballet, Tanzfabrik. Berlin, Germany. 2011 Mark Morris Dance Group Summer Intensive. Seattle, WA. 2011 Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive, Contemporary Program. New York, NY. 2011 "Motion Hymnary: The Chocolate Heads Movement Band," Performance Artist/Artistic Collaborator. Choreographer: Aleta Hayes. Performed at Stanford University and for TEDx Stanford. 2011 "Poison and Pulp," Dancer. Choreographer: Robert Moses. Performed at Stanford University. 2010 Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive, Contemporary Program. New York, NY. 2010 "The Cinderella Theory," Dancer. Choreographers: Robert Moses and Holly Johnston. Performed at Stanford University. 2003 - 2009 Company Member, ODC Dance Jam. ODC/Dance, San Francisco, CA. Member of the pre-professional teen company of ODC/Dance in San Francisco. Trained in Contemporary, Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Afro-Brazilian, , Contact Improvisation, Contemporary Partnering 2007 International Competitor in Dance, JCC Maccabi Games. Houston, TX. Won three gold and one bronze medal in Modern and Israeli Dance (solo and small group categories). 2007 L'École Superieuse de Danse - Rosella Hightower Summer Intensive. Mougins, France. 2006 Janice Garrett and Dancers Summer Intensive, San Francisco, CA.

LANGUAGES

French (Fluent), German (Intermediate), Hebrew (Intermediate)

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Dance Studies Association (DSA) American Society for Theater Research (ASTR) Department of History, Brown University Department of Judaic Studies, Brown University

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REFERENCES

Dr. Patricia Ybarra (Chair) Professor and Chair Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University [email protected]

Dr. Rebecca Schneider Professor Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University [email protected]

Dr. Jasmine Johnson Assistant Professor Africana Studies, University of Pennsylvania [email protected]

Dr. Barbara Tannenbaum Senior Lecturer Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Brown University [email protected]

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