Background
Mordecai, Benjamin was born on December 10, 1944 in New York City. Son of Allen Lewis Mordecai and Florence Doris (Goldman) Holl.
drama educator theatrical producer
Mordecai, Benjamin was born on December 10, 1944 in New York City. Son of Allen Lewis Mordecai and Florence Doris (Goldman) Holl.
Bachelor, Buena Vista College, 1967. Master of Arts, Eastern Michigan University, 1968. Postgraduate, Indiana University, 1968—1970.
Founder, producing director Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, 1971-1982. Managing director Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, 1982-1993. Associate dean Yale School Drama, from 1992.
Managing partner Benjamin Mordecai Productions, Incorporated, New York York City, from 1992. Partner Prodrs.' Management Group, 1999—2003, Producers Four, from 2003. Consultant Foundation for the Extension and Development of the American Professional Theatre, New York City, 1974.
Adjunct professor Yale School of Drama, 1982-1993. Independent consultant, New Haven, 1984-1993.
Member League of Resident Theatres (Executive Committee 1981-1991), Association Arts Administration Educators (secretary-treasurer 1984-1988), American Theatre Exchange Initative (board directors since 1987, president since 1994), Writers Theatre (board advisors since 1983), Stage Dirs. and Choreographers Foundation (board directors since 1990), League American Theatres & Prodrs., National Theatre Conference M C.
Married Sherry Lynn Morley, July 20, 1974. 1 child, Rachel Elizabeth.
