DANA L. STRINGER is a writer, playwright, poet, screenwriter, and writing instructor. Her work is primarily concerned with themes of identity — racial, sexual, gender, religious, and social — through a Southern lens. She seeks to explore, challenge, and debunk negative stereotypes, myths, and belief systems that reinforce prejudice, bigotry, inequality, and injustice. She is committed to bridging gaps by creating work that fosters empathy, understanding, and compassion. She believes that the performing arts, the literary arts, and the cinematic arts are the most effective platforms for promoting understanding.
Dana's body of work has garnered a reputation for tackling some of the most controversial and critical issues, while centering and humanizing characters who have been historically ‘othered’. Her overall mission is to nurture ongoing dialogue while educating, entertaining, and empowering others through the arts.
"...It was a story that I had never heard before, [it] was deeply rooted in Atlanta, with amazing characters and brilliant writing. I immediately knew that Dana was a playwright to watch..." Matt Torney, Artistic Director, Theatrical Outfit
Dana holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles and a Bachelors of Arts from Morehead State University. She has served as an online instructional facilitator and instructor in the Inspiration to Publication Program at Antioch University Los Angeles. Dana is currently an adjunct faculty member at Antioch University Online and an academic writing consultant in the eLearning industry.