Dr. Scott C. Knowles, PhD, (he/him) is an associate professor in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration at Southern Utah University (SUU). His scholarship focuses on the intersections between cognitive science, emotion, and theatre, with specific emphasis in directing and dramaturgy. His directing work focuses primarily on theatre for social change, working to involve audience, company, and community in issues beyond the walls of the theatre through a variety of outreach approaches. Most recently, he has served as a dramaturg for Lyric Repertory Company, Kayenta Center for the Arts’ New Play Lab, and Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival. In 2017, Scott was honored with SUU’s Distinguished Faculty for Diversity and Inclusion Award based on his work with The Laramie Project. He has published in Etudes, A Critical Companion to Lynn Nottage, and Theatre Topics. In 2017, Scott was awarded SUU’s Distinguished Faculty for Inclusion and Diversity based in his work on The Laramie Project.