Dr. Mercy Mirembe Ntangaare joined Makerere University as Lecturer in March 1995. For two decades now, she has been at the centre of learning and knowledge transfer as a university lecturer and now Associate Professor of Drama/Theatre at Makerere University. Currently, she teaches dramatic literature and analysis, folklore (cultural identity studies), and arts marketing. She has conducted research and published a number of scholarly articles in refereed journals and books.
As part of the requirements for her academic qualifications, Mirembe Ntangaare did a research project on the traditional marriage rite of the Banyankore in South-Western Uganda for her Bachelor of Arts Degree; a Dissertation titled, “The Influence of Uganda Folklore on Ugandan Drama” for her Master of Arts in Literature Degree; and a Thesis titled “Theatre and the Market in Uganda” for her Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
Mercy Mirembe Ntangaare has written over 15 plays. She produces and presents theatre particularly with and for young people through her company, MEBO Theatre Documentaries Ltd, where she also documents culture and ethnic arts. Her current research interests are in cultural identities and e-publishing, particularly audio books, e-books, and drama portals.
Dr. Mirembe Ntangaare has served her profession and community variously: Chairperson Board of Trustees of Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) that oversees the Uganda National Theatre and national art gallery at the Nommo Gallery (January 2009-May 2015); Chairperson, Eastern Africa Theatre Institute (EATI) (2000-2003); Vice Chairperson, International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA) (2008 to-date); Member Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association (UWEAL) since 2013; and Member, FEMRITE (Uganda Women Writers’ Association) since 2012.
Dr. Mirembe Ntangaare is a Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF), an Internationally Certified Lions Trainer, and active member of the Lions Club of Kampala Central where she is past Club President. She is Convener for Information Technology for District 411B (Uganda and Tanzania) for the Lions Year 2016-2017.
