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R. Darren Gobert

Professor of Theater Studies
Theater Studies
109D Page, Box 90680, Durham, NC 27708-0680
Box 90680, Durham, NC 27708
Office hours Wednesday and Friday, noon to 1:00 p.m. and by appointment  

Awards & Honors


President's University Wide Teaching Award

University York University · 2016

Ann Saddlemyer Award

Scholarly Society Canadian Association for Theatre Research · 2014 More about this award

Barnard Hewitt Award for Outstanding Research

Scholarly Society American Society for Theatre Research · 2014 More about this award

Dean's Award for Outstanding Teaching

University York University · 2008

John C. Polyani Prize for Literature

State Government of Ontario · 2007

Best Article Prize, Honorable Mention

Scholarly Society Association for Theatre in Higher Education · 2007

Best Article Prize

Other Modern Drama · 2007

In the News


Published September 25, 2023
Six Duke Faculty Hone Skills as Academic Leaders
Published March 24, 2022
How Two Departments Brought a 17th Century Play to Life in 2022
Published May 7, 2019
Duke Adds 21 Faculty to Distinguished Faculty Rank