Theresa M. Davis
Original Direction & Dramaturgy
Theresa M. Davis (she/her), a.k.a. Lady T, is an Artist-Educator in 3-D (Dramaturg-Deviser-Director). Theresa is the Associate Artistic Director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival, where she actively supports the values of Fearless art, Inclusivity, and Community. As a Dramaturg, Theresa has collaborated with Geva Theatre, The Working Theater, Penumbra Theatre, and CATF. Most recently, she was Dramaturg for the World Premiere of Chisa Hutchinson’s play, Redeemed. Tenured at three different institutions, Theresa has taught at Kalamazoo College, West Virginia University, and the University of Virginia, where she joined the faculty as an Associate Professor of Cross-Cultural Performance. As a director, she’s had Guest Artist residencies at Macalester College and Purdue University. Her directing credits include The Colored Museum, The Miser, A Piece of My Heart, Flyin’ West, The Canterbury Tales, Twelfth Night, Mo Pas Connin, for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf, Seven Guitars, The African Company Presents Richard III, Day of Absence and Every Tongue Confess. She is the founding Artistic Director of the Cultural Awareness Troupe (The CAT) and the Director of the Contemporary American Theater (CATF) Hostel Youth Program. She’s grateful for the opportunity to collaborate again with the phenomenal artist Priyanka Shetty. Thank you, Azuka, for being a part of Elephant’s incredible journey.