Whitney Emerson (He/Him/His)

Whit Emerson holds a PhD in Theatre History, Theory, and Literature from Indiana University and is an assistant professor of theatre at Middle Tennessee State University. He earned his B.A. in Theatre Arts from Appalachian State University and his M.A. in Theatre Studies from the University of Central Florida. His research interests include intercultural performance, modern Chinese theatre, comedy, edutainment, stage movement, and the historical European avant-garde. Whit has a background in Wushu Kung Fu, Ki-Aikido, and Tai Chi. He is originally from Orlando, Florida.

  • Middle Tennessee State University

Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

Indiana Univeristy Spring 2019 SPT

Apr 27, 2019 Small Sword Bloomington, Indiana Basic Pass
Apr 27, 2019 Rapier and Dagger Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass
Apr 27, 2019 Quarterstaff Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass

Indiana University Spring SPT

Apr 27, 2018 Broadsword and Shield Bloomington , Indiana Basic Pass
Apr 27, 2018 Single Sword Bloomington , Indiana Recommended Pass
Apr 27, 2018 Unarmed Bloomington , Indiana Recommended Pass
Apr 27, 2018 Broadsword Bloomington , Indiana Recommended Pass
Apr 27, 2018 Knife Bloomington , Indiana Recommended Pass

Indiana University Stage Combat Class

May 7, 2017 Rapier and Dagger Bloomington, Indiana Basic Pass
May 7, 2017 Unarmed Bloomington, Indiana Basic Pass

Indiana University 2016 SPT

Apr 30, 2016 Knife Bloomington, Indiana Basic Pass
Apr 30, 2016 Single Sword Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass

Indiana University

May 2, 2015 Rapier and Dagger Bloomington, Indiana Recommended Pass
May 2, 2015 Broadsword and Shield Bloomington, Indiana Basic Pass