• Cluster Requirements
• Cluster Curriculum

The Theatre and Performance cluster is aimed at doctoral students in a wide variety of cognate departments – including Comparative Literature, Screen Cultures, Musicology, and African American Studies – as well as students in area studies and ethnic studies.  The objective is to provide systematic training and advising to students utilizing the theoretical premises, methodologies, and intellectual materials of theatre and performance.

Students interested in pursuing a PhD in African-American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Comparative Literary Studies, English, French and Italian, German Literature and Critical Thought, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, and Slavic Languages and Literatures are encouraged to find a second intellectual “home” in this interdisciplinary cluster.

How to Participate

There are many different ways for faculty and students to participate in the intellectual life of the cluster. Many cluster events, such as visiting lecturers and conferences, are open to all members of the University. Cluster seminars are open to graduate students across the University. We encourage all students, faculty and staff of Northwestern to learn more about our research and activities by participating in our public events.

Matriculating graduate students interested in participating in this cluster should indicate their interest when they apply to their respective graduate programs.  Information on cluster requirements for participating graduate students can be found by visiting the Requirements page for this cluster.

The first cohort of graduate students will be admitted to the cluster during the 2007-08 academic year.  This cohort will include incoming and current students who wish to participate in program activities. Students admitted directly to the cluster and a department are noted as "cluster fellows" and will be provided with two years of fellowship as part of their five-year funding package, as well as with a $1000 research account.

Current graduate students interested in participating in this cluster should contact Tracy Davis at tcdavis@northwestern.edu.