- Degrees
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B.F.A., Northern Kentucky University (2003)
M.A., Aberystwyth University (Wales) (2008)
M.B.A., University of Maryland (2016)
Ph.D., Candidate, University of London (Expected completion: 2026) - Areas of Expertise and Research Interests
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History of the Arts in Greater Cincinnati,
Shakespeare in Performance,
History of the American Musical Comedy,
Puppetry,
Arts Entrepreneurship - Additional Information
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Phillip Webster joined Thomas More University in fall 2023 as an assistant professor and the director of theatre. In this role he is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the only liberal arts theater program in the greater Cincinnati area. He is also the founder and managing director of SouthBank Shakespeare which provides free outdoor Shakespeare productions to Northern Kentucky’s river cities. In addition to his work as a musician, actor and director, Webster is a proud United States Air Force veteran and spent four years serving as an Arabic language analyst. Upon leaving military service, he earned an Master of Business Administration from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation in the creative sector. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre performance from Northern Kentucky University and an Master of Arts in world theatre from Aberystwyth University in Wales. He is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of London’s Institute of Historical Research writing a dissertation on the endlessly fascinating and mostly forgotten Pike’s Opera House in Cincinnati, Ohio. - Employee Roles
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Departments Positions Titles Creative Media: Art, Communication, Music, and Theatre Faculty Director of the Theatre / Villa Players Creative Media: Art, Communication, Music, and Theatre Faculty Assistant Professor