Biography and education

Aaron Brown is currently an Assistant Professor and Head of Musical Theatre at Texas State University. He holds an MFA in Directing from Baylor University and a BM in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University. Some of Aaron’s past directing credits include the world premiere of ShaWanna Rivon’s You’re Cordially Invited to Sit-In (Stages), Topdog/Underdog (4th Wall), Fairview (4th Wall), Sister Act (Texas State University), Houston for the Holidays (Stages), Shakespeare in Love, Airness, Detroit ’67, Once on this Island, Violet, Godspell (WaterTower), Crazy for You, Hamoncé: A Devised Piece, Black Magic: A Shakespeare Adaption, The Pavilion, and Hairspray. His assistant director credits include the world premiere production of Regina Taylor’s Bread (WaterTower Theatre), Ain’t Misbehavin (TUTS), and the regional premiere of Dear Jack, Dear Louise (A.D. Players). Aaron’s essay is published in Hamilton, History and Hip-Hop: Essays on an American Musical.

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