David Feldshuh has served as a Professor of Theatre at Cornell University for more than 30 years. His course, Leadership Presence: Acting in Public, leverages theater techniques to train scientists, leaders in education and business, and anyone else wanting to enjoy more effective communication of their ideas and passions. Feldshuh has been recognized as a Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow, Cornell’s highest teaching award.
Feldshuh began his professional career as an actor and director at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. He then earned a PhD in theater (focusing on creativity and actor training) and then an MD degree, specializing in Emergency Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and spends part of each week as a practicing physician.
Feldshuh is the author of three widely produced plays, most notably Miss Evers’ Boys, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. As an HBO movie, Miss Evers’ Boys received 12 Emmy nominations winning five, including Best Picture.