David Kaye

Founder & Artistic Director, UNH PowerPlay

David has served on the faculty of the University of New Hampshire Department of Theatre and Dance since 1996, serving as chair for 6 years. He has published numerous book chapters and articles primarily focusing on theatre and social justice and applied theatre. He has presented at conferences spanning math, science, engineering, medicine, psychology, manufacturing, law enforcement and theatre. He is a Fulbright Scholar and has won several awards including the New England Theatre Conference Theatre Educator of the Year, University of New Hampshire Outstanding Associate Professor, and Teaching Excellence awards, the Lindberg Award for outstanding teaching and scholarship, the UNH Social Justice Award as well as regional media awards for best Director, best Actor and best new play. He has served in several leadership roles with the Association for Theatre in Higher Education and is a member of the American Association of University Professors and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Union.