Milad Azarm (میلاد آذرم) is a theatre historian, dramaturg, and performance practitioner currently serving as Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre History and Dramatic Literature at the College of the Holy Cross. He recently completed his Ph.D. candidacy in Interdisciplinary Arts at Ohio University, where he taught courses in theatre history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy, and performance studies. With a background in theatre and performance studies from Tarbiat Modares University in Iran, Milad’s research explores contemporary American theatre, postdramatic theatre, dramaturgy, and the intersections of philosophy, aesthetics, and performance.

His scholarly work has been published in leading journals such as New Theatre Quarterly, Iranian Studies, and TDR: The Drama Review, with forthcoming work in The Drama Review and other venues. He is the recipient of several awards, including the I Hollis Parry/Ann Parry Billman Fine Arts Graduate Award, the Seigfred Outstanding Teacher Award, and recognition as a finalist in Ohio University’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.

Beyond academia, Milad is an active theatre and film practitioner who has directed, performed in, produced, and organized a wide range of theatrical and cinematic projects in Iran and the United States. His creative work bridges traditional and contemporary forms, with a particular interest in fostering cross-cultural dialogue through performance. He has also contributed to the field as a translator, notably translating Paul Rae’s Theatre and Human Rights into Persian.

Milad’s work has been presented at major conferences and symposia, including the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE), the UC San Diego symposium Ta’ziyeh: Rethinking a Devotional Tradition, and the Ohio University Humanities Symposium. His scholarship and creative practice seek to connect global theatre traditions, contemporary performance, and critical theory while mentoring the next generation of scholars and artists. To learn more about his work, including publications, teaching, and creative projects, please explore his CV.