Whit Emerson holds a PhD in Theatre History, Theory, and Literature from Indiana University and is an assistant professor of theatre at Middle Tennessee State University. He earned 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 European avant-garde. Whit has a background in Wushu Kung Fu, Ki-Aikido, and Tai Chi. He is originally from Orlando, Florida.