Michael is an interdisciplinary and international theatre director, creator, and visual artist. He has been a Directing Fellow at New York Theatre Workshop, a Drama League Directing Fellow, and a director with The Civilians R&D Group, among others.
His work has been presented in New York, London, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Eastern Europe, including at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Arcola Theatre, Institute of Contemporary Arts, National Theatre of Slovenia, New York Theatre Workshop, and Serenbe Playhouse, as well as performance installations at the British Museum.
He is currently Professor of Interdisciplinary Performance and Directing at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a member of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab. He holds a BA(HONS) from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London and MFA in Directing from the California Institute of the Arts.
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A Message from Professor Alvarez:
I'm so excited and honored to be joining the community at Dartmouth College! Theatre is one of the few places where we gather, fully present, to witness one another. It asks us not only to see, but to recognize ourselves within the lives and experiences of others. That shared presence feels essential right now. It’s how we build empathy, challenge assumptions, and stay connected to what it means to be human.
I'm thrilled by the opportunity to dream up new ways of creating and reimagining work with you all that speaks to the present moment and examines the culture we’re living through with curiosity, rigor, and care. And, to explore how we continue to evolve our art form.
I look forward to learning from students and colleagues, and to growing through collaboration, conversation, and practice.
Excited for the adventure ahead!
Michael
The Department of Theater is thrilled to welcome Professor Michael Alvarez to our community. His dynamic approach to interdisciplinary theatre and commitment to experimental work promise to expand our creative horizons and inspire new ways of thinking across the department. We eagerly anticipate the fresh perspectives and innovative practices he will bring to our students, faculty, and staff.
Professor Analola Santana, Chair of the Department of Theater
