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Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

Robert Quinlan

Associate Professor
Sch of Theatre Dance and Film
Office
CE Centennial East 208
Office Phone
(309) 438-5234office
phone
Email
rfquinl@ilstu.eduemail
Website
www.robertquinlan.orgwebsite
  • About
  • Awards & Honors
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Biography

Robert Quinlan is a professional stage director and the Artistic Director of Illinois Shakespeare Festival, where he has directed many productions. He was also a member of the Artistic Collective at Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, and former Associate Director of Milwaukee Shakespeare. He is a member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).

Current Courses

THE 491.001 Company Core One

THE 440.001 Directing Studio

THE 340.001 Directing Workshop

THE 501.001 M.F.A. Portfolio:Directing

THE 498.002 Professional Practice

THE 398.001 Professional Practice In Theatre and Film

Teaching Interests & Areas

Directing, Acting, Shakespeare, Collaboration

Research Interests & Areas

Shakespeare adaptation and performance

Faculty Service Award for Region Three (State of Illinois)

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
2025

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Into the Woods)

Saint Loius Theater Circle
2024

Outstanding Production of a Musical (Into the Woods)

Saint Louis Theater Circle
2024

Service Initiative Award

Illinois State University
2018

Performances and Exhibits

The Importance of Being Earnest
Robert Francis Quinlan
June 26 2025 - August 2 2025
The Wanderers
Robert Francis Quinlan
August 12 2025 - September 28 2025
Into the Woods
Robert Francis Quinlan
New Jewish Theatre. November 30 2023 - December 18 2023
The Comedy of Errors
Robert Francis Quinlan
June 23 2023 - August 5 2023
The Men of the Polar Star
Robert Francis Quinlan
September 18 2023 - September 25 2023
Arbor Falls by Caridad Svich
Robert Francis Quinlan
September 25 2022 - November 11 2022
REBELS WITH A CAUSE Workshop Presentation
Janet M Wilson, Robert F Quinlan, Kee-Yoon Nahm
SOTD. August 23 2022 - August 31 2022