Peter M. Rule is a theatrical scenographer, and their interests center on the interaction of design areas: they are fascinated by puppetry; practical and unconventional lighting; live and field-recorded sound; and expressionist scenery. Their scholarship is influenced by an interest in New-Historicist, Postcolonial, and Marxist literary theory, and they have taught dramaturgical seminars encouraging students to consider literary theory as an essential part of theatrical practice. Professor Rule is also a professional designer and technician, with work seen in Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York. Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Their visual art practice includes drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture.