Eliza Gardiner

Masters in Drama, University of Toronto
Professor
Faculty: 
Arts and Humanities
Department: 
Theatre
Languages: 
English
Contact:
Contact through VIU Communications

Expertise

Fifth century Greek tragedy
Greek theatre
Roman drama
Theatre history of Europe
Internationalizing the curriculum
Applied theatre
Participatory theatre for social justice

Fields

Theatre
Arts Education

Research goals

I am currently organizing an inaugural Theatre/Interior Design field school to Greece. The Greece: Arts and Culture study abroad is an international, interdisciplinary opportunity for students to explore a region rich in arts history that still resonates with designers and creatives today.

I am facilitating a VIU Innovate Grant project called "Inclusive Theatre Collective, Hooray!" (ITCH). We welcome diverse students to free, drop-in drama games and activities sessions, reducing physical, emotional and logistical barriers that challenge students in their interest to get involved with theatre initiatives, performance and production.

I am working on the final iteration of an original play called "Concessions of a Wannabe Rock Star" which tells the story of Sally as she travels across Canada, enroute to making her creative dreams come true. I presented this musical narrative work-in-progress at the Arts and Humanities Colloquium in Fall 2022 and have a vision to access more funding towards finalizing the script and mounting a full production.