Harrison Long

Associate Dean, College of the Arts, Kennesaw State University

Harrison Long has more than twenty-five years of experience as a director, actor, writer, administrator and teacher. He began his professional acting career in 1986 and has performed styles ranging from contemporary drama to musical comedy with a special emphasis on Shakespeare. New York credits include the title role in Henry V (Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival), Athol Fugard’s A Lesson From Aloes (78th Street Theatre Lab) and Bloomsday On Broadway (Symphony Space). In 2013 Long directed the first site-specific production of Lee Blessing’s cold war drama, A Walk in the Woods at Serenbe Playhouse outside Atlanta, Georgia. Recent publications include The International Journal of Arts Education and the Journal of Higher Education Outreach & Engagement. Long is the 2013 recipient of the Kennesaw State University, Foundation Prize for Publication and the 2014 winner of KSU’s Distinguished Professor Award. He received a B.F.A. from Florida State University and an M.F.A. from Southern Methodist University. Harrison is a proud member of The Actor’s Equity Association.