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Marc Robinson

Marc Robinson is an theater scholar, critic, and academic administrator known for his work on the history and performance of American drama. Born in the United States, Robinson earned a degree from before pursuing advanced studies at Yale University's School of Drama, where he received a in 1990 and a in and Dramatic in 1992. He joined the Yale faculty in 1993 as an adjunct in theater studies and has since advanced through various roles, including director of Theater Studies from 1993 to 2005, chair of the Theater, , and Performance Studies department on three occasions, and acting chair of the English department from 2022 to 2023. In 2022, Robinson was appointed the Malcolm G. Chace '56 Professor of Theater, , and and English, a position that reflects his contributions to interdisciplinary scholarship in theater and . He has received awards including the Award for Dramatic Criticism (2010) and the Lambda Literary Award (2012). He also serves as a in the practice of and dramatic criticism at the School of Drama at Yale. In July 2024, Robinson became the Dean of Humanities for Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, overseeing departments in literature, languages, history, and the arts. As a , Robinson has authored several influential books on American theater, including The Other American Drama (, 1994), which examines overlooked playwrights like , and The American Play: 1787–2000 (, 2009), a comprehensive survey of over two centuries of U.S. dramatic styles and stagings. His forthcoming monograph, American Performance in 1976: The Evolution of an Avant-Garde (, 2025), analyzes innovative artistic responses across , , , and during the U.S. bicentennial year. Robinson has edited anthologies such as The Myopia and Other Plays by David Greenspan (2012) and : Collected Plays and Other Writings (2023), contributing to the preservation and study of experimental American theater. He is also a prominent theater critic, with essays published in outlets like , , and The Yale Review, where he has explored contemporary performances and historical contexts. Robinson's work emphasizes the experimental and multicultural dimensions of American performance, influencing both academic discourse and theater practice.

Early life and education

Early life

Marc Robinson was born in the United States. Little is known publicly about his early life prior to college.

Education

Robinson earned a B.A. in English from Hamilton College in 1984. He then pursued graduate studies at Yale University's School of Drama, where he received an M.F.A. in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism in 1990 and a D.F.A. in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism in 1992.

Career

Modeling career

Marc Robinson began his modeling career during his postgraduate studies in the late . While pursuing a Master's in at the , he was approached by renowned designer Rohit Khosla, who spotted his potential and encouraged him to walk the ramp for his collections, marking Robinson's entry into the fashion world. In the , Robinson emerged as one of India's pioneering male supermodels, helping to elevate the role of men in the country's nascent industry. He quickly gained prominence through high-profile appearances for leading designers, including frequent walks at early events that showcased Indian couture. His commanding presence on the catwalk, characterized by a blend of international appeal and local charisma, positioned him alongside contemporaries like and as key figures in the era's modeling scene. Robinson's print and advertising work further solidified his status, most notably through the groundbreaking 1991 Kamasutra condom campaign alongside , which featured bold, sensual imagery in a shower scene and sparked widespread while becoming a milestone in Indian advertising for its unapologetic sensuality. Other endorsements followed, amplifying his in commercial fashion. He remained active as a leading through the early , participating in major shows before gradually shifting focus to other aspects of the industry.

Acting and television

Robinson made his acting debut in the 1998 Hindi film Bada Din, directed by , where he portrayed the male lead in a story centered on a Day family reunion in Calcutta that unearths buried tensions and secrets among the characters. Co-starring with and , Robinson's role as the young Anglo-Indian marked an impressive transition from modeling, earning praise for extracting a strong performance from the newcomer in this unconventional drama known for its catchy music and ensemble cast including . Following his film debut, Robinson ventured into television as a presenter for , a prominent and channel under the Star Group, during the late 1990s and early 2000s, leveraging his modeling visibility to host youth-oriented programs. In 2009, Robinson participated in the reality competition , TV's adaptation of the British series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, where celebrities endured jungle survival challenges in to avoid elimination. He navigated grueling tasks, including consuming a mixture of goat brain and blood, which he described as particularly tough, and lasted until near the end before being evicted a week before the finale as one of the stronger contestants.

Fashion and pageant direction

Transitioning from his early modeling career, Marc Robinson established himself as a prominent figure in fashion event organization and direction during the 2000s. He co-founded International Fashion Week, serving as its fashion director to promote regional designers and collaborations in the . Robinson also took on key directorial roles in , acting as fashion and show director for Lakme , where he choreographed runway presentations for numerous seasons starting in the late 2000s. Additionally, he served as creative and fashion director for BMW Bridal Fashion Week, overseeing bridal couture showcases that highlighted emerging Indian designers. In the realm of beauty pageants, Robinson held the position of National Director for from 2009 to 2015, grooming contestants and organizing editions such as the 2012 contest that selected winners for international competitions like and . During his tenure, he emphasized talent scouting and professional development, partnering with international agencies to elevate the pageant's global standards. Beyond pageants, Robinson organized India as its licensee and project head, conducting annual searches that identified top modeling talent for international opportunities since the early . He also led the Max Design Awards as project head from 2014 onward, mentoring final-year fashion students and facilitating platforms for their collections to reach industry audiences. Robinson's recent activities underscore his ongoing influence in fashion education and innovation. In February 2025, he was involved in the London Fashion Designer Awards 2025 Student Edition, unveiling the competition and mentoring aspiring designers across institutions in and beyond. During a speaking engagement and workshop at INIFD , he addressed the evolving role of in modeling—predicting it as a transient trend—and the enduring impact of on design processes like pattern making and trend . In a May 2025 interview, Robinson reflected on his three-decade journey, highlighting how his modeling foundations informed his directorial approach to fostering inclusive and tech-driven fashion ecosystems.

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