Nigel Semaj


Assistant Professor of Performance. Movement Director  
Affiliate Assistant Professor- Gender, Women’s, + Sexuality Studies
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 


MFA. Theatre Directing/ New Work Development.
The New School for Drama. NYC, NY.  

B.A, Theatre Directing & Performance
Lycoming College. Williamsport, PA.

A.A. Arts & Sciences: Fine & Performing Arts.‍      

Garrett Community College. McHenry, MD 


AFFILIATIONS

American Alliance for Theatre Education Member

Association for Theatre in Higher Education Member

Society of American Fight Directors Member

American Theatre Movement Educators Member


UPCOMING CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Building Trust & Presence: Contact Improvisation Training for Young Theatre Artists  | ATHE National Conference:  July 2026

Affect Beyond Language: Embodied Expression in Black and Queer Performance | ATME National Conference:  July 2026