Paul Wadleigh

Taught English, drama, and history from 1949 through 1957. Taught theater arts at Indiana University from 1957 through 1961, and Western Washington University from 1961 through 1965. Was a professor of theater arts at Washington State University, in Pullman, Washington, from 1965 until 2004; comprising a 54 year teaching career. At Washington State he innovated and directed many theater and teaching programs. These include the 'Summer Palace,' a faithful re-creation of the 19th century American touring theater experience in 'typical' small American towns, and 'The Commedians', a troupe of university Shakespearean actors which toured high schools for several decades throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. He is currently retired, a professor emeritus, and living in the Palouse region of (eastern) Washington State.