Joanne Akalaitis
Born in Chicago, Illinois, 29 June 1937. educated at the University of Chicago, B.A. in philosophy 1960. Married Philip Glass (divorced); one daughter. Presented work and taught playwriting throughout... Read more
Born in Chicago, Illinois, 29 June 1937. educated at the University of Chicago, B.A. in philosophy 1960. Married Philip Glass (divorced); one daughter. Presented work and taught playwriting throughout North America, europe, Australia, Nicaragua, Israel, and Japan. Co-founder of Mabou Mines, New York, 1970, and performer, designer, and director, 1970-90; playwright-in-residence, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 198485; artistic associate, Joseph Papp Public Theater, New York, 1990-91; artistic director, New York Shakespeare Festival, 1991-93. Recipient: Obie award, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1984; Guggenheim fellowship, 1981; Rosemund Gilder award, 1981; Drama Desk award, 1983; Rockefeller grant, 1984.