Neal C. Bell | Scholars@Duke

Neal C. Bell
Professor of the Practice in the Department of Theater Studies

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of the Practice in the Department of Theater Studies, Theater Studies, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2006

Contact Information

03G Page, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90680, Durham, NC 27708-0680
neal.bell@duke.edu (919) 660-3380

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.F.A., University of Iowa 1974
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor of the Practice in the Department of English, English, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2006 - 2016
Recognition
In the News
- OCT 28, 2021
  
  Neal Bell Selects Five Overlooked or Underrated Horror Films to Haunt Your Sleep
- OCT 28, 2021 Trinity College of Arts and Sciences
  
  Neal Bell's Golem: Why Does a Play Set in New York After 9/11 Feature a Mythical Creature of Clay?
- OCT 13, 2020
  
  Here, There Be Monsters
- MAR 4, 2014 IndyWeek
  
  Neal Bell on ‘In Secret,’ a new film adaptation of his stage play
- MAR 4, 2014 IndyWeek
  
  Neal Bell on ‘In Secret,’ a new film adaptation of his stage play
- MAR 3, 2014
  
  Neal Bell and The Tale of the Orphaned Libretto
- MAR 3, 2014 Duke Today
  
  Neal Bell and The Tale of the Orphaned Libretto
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Books
  - Bell, Neal. Gone to Be Snakes Now. Popular Library, 1974.
- Book Sections
  - Bell, N. C. “shadow of himself.” In The Civilians: An Anthology of Six Plays. Playscripts, Inc., 2009.
  - Bell, N. C. “Spatter Pattern.” In Plays From Playwrights Horizons. Broadway Play Publishing, 2009.
  - Bell, Neal. “Somewhere in the Pacific.” In Asking and Telling: A Collection of Gay Drama for the 21st Century, edited by John M. Clum. NY: Stage and Screen, 2001.
  - Bell, N. C. “Ragged Dick.” In Plays by Neal Bell. Broadway Play Publishing, 1998.
  - Bell, Neal. “Drive.” In Ten-Minute Plays: Volume 3 from Actors Theatre of Louisville, Vol. 3. Samuel French, 1995.
  - Bell, Neal. “A Time-Piece.” In Tough Acts to Follow: Onc-Act Plays on the Gay/Lesbian Experience, edited by Noreen Barnes and Nicholas Deutsch. Alamo Square Press, 1992.
  - Bell, Neal. “Out the Window.” In More Ten-Minute Plays from Actors Theatre of Louisville. Samuel French, 1992.
Exhibitions, Screenings, & Performances
Artistic Works & Non-Print Media
- Films
  - Two Small Bodies. Writer. 1994
- Mixed Media
  - NOW YOU SEE ME. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 2011
  - New Project (untitled). Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 2006
  - SPATTER PATTERN. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 2006
  - The Jury. Writer. Radio / Television Program, Script. 2004
  - Port Charles. Writer. Radio / Television Program, Script. 1999
  - Patriots. Writer. Radio / Television Program, Script. 1999
  - THERESE RAQUIN. Writer. Film, Script, Theatrical Production. 1998
  - Drive. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1995
  - Safekeeping. Writer. Film, Radio / Television Program. 1993
  - A Time-Piece. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1992
  - On the Bum. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1992
  - Out the Window. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1992
  - One Life to Live. Writer. Radio / Television Program, Script. 1991
  - Ready for the River. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1991
  - Ragged Dick. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1990
  - Brother to a Dragonfly. Writer. Radio / Television Program, Script. 1986
  - Voices in the Head. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1986
  - Knots Landing. Writer. Radio / Television Program, Script. 1984
  - Operation Midnight Climax. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1982
  - Terminal Choice. Writer. Film, Script, Video Recording. 1982
  - Children of the Night. Writer. Radio / Television Program, Script. 1981
  - Gradual Clearing. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1981
  - Two Small Bodies. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1980
  - Breaking and Entering. Writer. Script, Theatrical Production. 1978
- Scripts
  - Plays by Neal Bell. Writer. 1998
- Theatrical Productions
  - Shadow of himself. Writer. 2009
  - Monster. Writer. 2004
  - SOMEWHERE IN THE PACIFIC. Writer. 2001
  - McTeague. Writer. 1992
  - Sleeping Dogs. Writer. 1990
  - The Open Boat. Writer. 1989
  - Cold Sweat. Writer. 1988
  - Raw Youth. Writer. 1986
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

In the News

Selected Publications

Books

Book Sections

Exhibitions, Screenings, & Performances

Artistic Works & Non-Print Media

Films

Mixed Media

Scripts

Theatrical Productions

Recent Courses