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Nita K. Ritzke, Ph.D.
Nita K. Ritzke, Ph.D.
Division of Humanities
Assistant Professor
English Program
Chair of Division of Humanities
nritzke@umary.edu
(701) 355-8182

I teach, direct theater and chair the Division of Humanities. My scholarly interests include dramaturgy, modern and contemporary poetry and creative writing.

Community and Professional Interests

  • Active participant in Region V, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
  • Active judge/panelist in regional and state grants as well as collegiate and high school speech/theater competitions.
  • Actively recycles, both personally and professionally

Education

    Ph. D.  
        University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
    M.A.
        University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
    B.S.E.  
        Minot State University, Minot, ND

Performances at University of Mary

Director 2006
Writer/Director Artsy 2004
Director/Adaptor A Midsummer Night's Dream 2003
Director Noodle Doodle Box 2003
Director The Land of Cockaigne 2002
Director 21A 2002
Director Androcles & The Lion 2002
Director/Adaptor Richard III 2001
Director The Servant of Two Masters 2001

Undergraduate Courses Taught

  • Oral Communication
  • Introduction to Literature
  • The Writing Process
  • Introduction to Theatre
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Stagecraft
  • Shakespeare
  • Modern Poetry
  • World Drama
  • Creative Writing

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