Kimberly Poppiti
Kimberly Poppiti is a college professor and a writer. She is a two-time winner of the USITT's Herbert D. Greggs Award (2018 and 2013) for her writing about theatre design and technology. She is also the author of "A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States: Hippodrama's Pure Air & Fire," the first full-length study of equestrian drama in the United States. She is currently continuing her research and working on her next book.
Subjects: Communications Studies, Theater
Biography
Kimberly Poppiti has been studying and writing about horses and theatre for many years - and has loved both for as long as she can remember. She is the former chair of the Department of Communication and Performing Arts at Dowling College, which has since closed; but, Kimberly still works as a professor, teaching at both Stony Brook University and St. Joseph’s College. She also continues her research into equestrian drama and the ongoing connections between horses and theatre.Education
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PhD, New York University, Manhattan, 2003
MFA, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, 1994
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Equestrian Drama
Educational Theatre
Scriptwriting and script development
Theatre history
Communication Studies
Personal Interests
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Horses, reading, film, and writing
Websites
Books
Articles
Galloping Horses: Treadmills and Other Theatre Appliances in Hippodrama
Published: Jul 15, 2018 by TD&T: Theatre Design and Technology
Authors: Kimberly Poppiti
Subjects:
Theater, Communications Studies
This article provides an in-depth examination of the unique stage machinery designed and patented for use in the production of equestrian drama. Numerous patent illustrations are included and their designs explained.
War Horse
Published: Jul 08, 2018 by TD&T: Theatre Design and Technology
Authors: Kimberly Poppiti
Subjects:
Theater, Communications Studies
Examines in depth the design and construction of the puppets designed by the Handspring Puppet Company for the Broadway production of "War Horse" at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York City . Numerous original photographs illustrate this article, providing close-ups of the details of the puppets and written text further explicates the design, and also the functioning, of the puppets.
Hamilton's Turntable and Ring Stage
Published: Jan 01, 2017 by TD&T: Theatre Design and Technology
Authors: Kimberly Poppiti
Subjects:
Theater, Communications Studies
Examines the design, construction, and functioning of the turntable and ring elements designed by David Korins and created by the team at Hudson Scenic for "Hamilton."
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News
Anthology available now
By: Kimberly Poppiti
Kimberly Poppiti's latest project "Equestrian Drama: An Anthology of Plays" is now available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats.