Joan Korte

As an actor, director, and teacher, Joan Korte is always enthusiastic to share her passion for storytelling. As an actor, she loves creating characters grounded in truth, using the words of Shakespeare or emerging playwrights. She has most recently been involved with Fair Assembly Theatre Company, Dallas Texas, Texas Shakespeare Festival, and Theatre Midwest, Des Moines, Iowa. Joan has an affinity for strong women, having played Violet in AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, and Queen Eleanor in both THE LION IN WINTER and Shakespeare's KING JOHN.

As a director, Joan is always ready for a challenge. From classics to new works, she strives to create worlds full of complex, multi-faceted characters who are searching for hope and connection. Favorite directing projects include A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2, DANCING AT LUGHNASA, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, and TARTUFFE.

Currently, Joan is the Director of Performance at Oklahoma State University, supporting and growing a vibrant community of theatre artists.

Research Interests:

Acting, Directing, Performance Pedagogy