Background
Gray, Charles Buffum was born on June 17, 1934 in Saint Louis. Son of GilsonBerryman and Mary Frances (Buffum) Gray.
Gray, Charles Buffum was born on June 17, 1934 in Saint Louis. Son of GilsonBerryman and Mary Frances (Buffum) Gray.
Student, Phillips Exeter Academy, New Hampshire, 1952. Bachelor, Princeton University, 1956. Postgraduate, Berkshire School Music, Tanglewood, Massachusetts, 1956.
Director Sacramento Music Circus, California, 1975-1980, Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh, 1977, Long Beach Civic Light Opera, California, 1983. Producer NCCT Career Award Gala, Los Angeles, 1981. Consultant Marie Osmond Series, NBC, 1982.
Executive director, general manager Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh, 1984-1994, executive director, since 1984. Television consultant Republican National Committee, Washington, 1981-1982.
Co-producer Lions Sight and Hearing Telethom, New Orleans, 1982. Board directors Pittsburgh Fund for Arts Education. Creator Richard Rodgers award for Excellence in Musical Theater, Civic Light Opera, Academy of Musical Theater, Gallery of Heroes, Gene Kelly award for Excellence in High School Musicals.
2st lieutenant United States Army, 1956-1957. Member National Education Association Professional Companies, 1989, 90, overview panels for opera and musical theatre program, 1989, 90, 91, Pennsylvania Council Arts Music Panel, National Alliance musical Theatre Producers (vice president), Society Stage Directors and Choreographers, Duquesne Club.
Married Patricia Palermo, October 19, 1991.