Whit Emerson is a PhD Candidate in Theatre History, Theory, and Literature at Indiana University and an adjunct professor at Southwestern College, KS. He received his B.A. in Theatre Arts from Appalachian State University and his M.A. in Theatre Studies from the University of Central Florida. His research interests include intercultural performance, modern Chinese theatre, comedy, edutainment, stage movement, and the historical avant-garde. Whit has a background in Wushu Kung Fu, Ki-Aikido, and Tai Chi. He is originally from Orlando, Florida.