About

My name is Benjamin Okyere Asante. I was born on June 9th, 1947 I joined the Theatre Arts Department Staff as a Part-time Lecturer in August 2003, and have worked with the Department continuously till date. My Staff Identification Number is 100062. Courses I have handled in the Department include, Dramatic Theory And Criticism (Thea 345), Play Analysis And Interpretation I (Thea 212), Theatre And African Cultural Heritage (Thea 373), Modern West African Drama (Thea 439), Modern Western Drama (Thea 448), Theatre And Tourism (446), Script Analysis And Dramaturgy (Thea 627). I have always sought to be efficient, effective, and results oriented. I am humble, trustworthy, and respectful.

Education

1. Master Of Fine Arts (MFA) Directing -University Of Ghana, Legon, 2002;
2. Diploma In Theatre Arts (Drama) Directing - University Of Ghana, Legon, 1991
3. Teachers' Certificate 'A' - Presby. Training College, Nsaba, 1971

Research Interest

The Role of Female Characters in West African Drama. (Work in progress).

Publications

1. Literary Orientation To The Theatre: Plays for Literary Application, 2022  -Co-Authored.

2. Introduction To Play Analysis And Interpretation, 2022 - Co-Authored.

3. Three Plays For The African Theatre 2021 - Co-Authored.

4. Core English Poetry Appreciation and Workbook 2016 - Co-Authored.

5. Analysis And Interpretation of Kobina Sekyi's The Blinkards - 2009 Co-Authored.