Ali Mansouri

Position title: Ph.D. Student, Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies

Email: mansouri2@wisc.edu

Website: Department Profile

Ali Mansouri’s research focuses on Contemporary Theatre in the Middle East, with an emphasis on Political Performances, Applied Theatre, Theatre in Education, Migration Studies, and Performance Philosophy. He is particularly interested in the transformative power of theatre as a tool for social change, especially in the context of displacement and migration. His work explores the intersections of art, culture, and politics, highlighting the experiences of migrants and refugees. Additionally, Ali investigates how theatre can foster educational engagement and community-building, using performance to address critical social and political issues in both educational and broader societal contexts.