Kevin Long

Kevin Long Receives Illinois Theatre Association Award of Excellence and Honor

Ten Questions with Kevin Long

Kevin Long, director and professor of theatre at Harper College, on his perfect day, the ethical and moral compass of his father, growing up "the king of sweater vests", why Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" makes his heart sing, and more. Read More

Kevin to present his work with Shakespeare and the First Folio at the upcoming AATE 2024 National Conference.

Kevin Long welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley to Harper College

Harper College welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to campus

Harper’s production of Lettie to feature conversations with playwright Boo Killebrew

The Harper College Theatre Ensemble will welcome an extra special guest to its upcoming production of Lettie, with playwright Boo Killebrew herself visiting campus for post-show conversations with Kevin Long, director and associate professor of theatre, on March 24-25.

Harper College and D214 Theatre Day

For the first time ever, D214 Arts Unlimited collaborated with Harper College to host their Drama Day event for theater and drama students. Students had the opportunity to attend a variety of workshops, including stage combat, musical theater, acting for the camera and more. This event provided students with an opportunity to learn and collaborate with theater students from other schools.

2022 NCTE Annual Convention

On Friday, November 18, Kevin will be presenting his work with Shakespeare and the First Folio in his workshop, “It’s Your Cue! Using Active Drama Approaches to Illuminate Shakespeare’s Language for novice Readers.” Click Here.

Kevin's Article "The First Folio at 400: An Enduring, Indispensable Primary Source" published in NCTE's January 2023 English Journal

TEACHING SHAKESPEARE Kevin Long. Examining excerpts from the First Folio has helped students discover important clues—indicated by punctuation and versification—the Bard left for his actors.

Subject Matters: TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR POCKET

Join special guest Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., Freedom Rider, Kevin Long, Director, Jeremy Haynes, Harper College Student playing the leading role of Bowzie Brandon, and Dorothy Walker, Site Director of the Freedom Rides Museum in Alabama, as we explore the ideas and issues raised in Harper’s upcoming production of Too Heavy For Your Pocket by Jireh Breon Holder.

Chicago Shakespeare Slam! Text Clues with Kevin Long

The Chicago Shakespeare Slam is, more than anything, an ensemble program—building community, both among the members of a school’s team and between the teams participating across the entire region. Together, participants have the opportunity to dive deep into a shared text—and do so through an infinite number of lenses crafted out of students’ own imaginations. Kevin leads teachers and their students in text work to prepare teams for the program.

Text Clues with Kevin Long

At the center of Chicago Shakespeare’s work with actors—and teachers and students—is the process called "text work." Explore some of these clues in Romeo and Juliet with Associate Professor of Theatre Kevin Long.

Shakespeare Whispers in Your Ear by Kevin Long

Clues for actors from Shakespeare's First Folio

BRING ON THE BARD by Kevin Long and Mary T. Christel Now Available

Kevin Long and Mary T. Christel offer active drama approaches that position students to engage with a rich text through low-risk speaking and improvisation activities as a part of any ELA classroom.

Nominated for a Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education

Kevin was nominated for a Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education

Kevin Selected by the Folger Shakespeare Library

Kevin has been selected as one of thirty teachers from across the country to participate in the first-ever “Teaching Shakespeare Institute: Weekend Intensive for Teachers”.

The Motorola Solutions Foundation Endowed Award Winner

Kevin was awarded The Motorola Solutions Foundation Endowed Award for Teaching Excellence.

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