Todd London (professor)

Todd London is an American theater director, educator, and writer. He is known for his work in playwriting, dramaturgy, and arts leadership.

London served as the Executive Director of New Dramatists, a playwrights' development organization in New York City, from 1995 to 2011. During his tenure, he championed emerging playwrights and fostered a collaborative environment for the creation of new works.

He is a professor in the theater department at various institutions, including, at times, Purchase College, SUNY. He has taught courses in playwriting, dramaturgy, and arts administration. He is also a frequent lecturer and speaker on topics related to the theater and the arts.

London has written extensively about the American theater. His publications include "The World's Room: Volume One of the Complete Plays" by Mac Wellman (co-editor), "Out of Mind: Varieties of Unconsciousness," and "An Ideal Theater: Founding Visions for a New American Art." He has also contributed articles and essays to various journals and publications.

His work often explores the intersection of art, culture, and social justice. London is considered a prominent voice in the American theater community, advocating for the importance of new play development and the role of the arts in society.