Darrell Somerset Calvin

Background

Calvin, Darrell Somerset was born on November 1, 1940 in Rock Hill, New York, United States. Son of John Jack and Sadie (Taylor) Calvin.

Education

Student, London University, 1963. Student, New York University, 1964. Student, Institute for Study Theatre Arts, 1966.

Student, American National Theatre Academy, 1965.

Career

Artistic director, Red Barn Theatre, Jacksonville, Ontario, Canada, 1973-1974; producer, director, Jewish Community Center of Washington District of Columbia, Rockville, Maryland., 1980-1981; managing director, producer, director, N.H. Performing Arts, Manchester, 1981-1983; artistic manager, director, Gusman Center for Performing Arts, Miami, Florida, 1983-1989; managing director, producer, Charlotte County Memorial Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, since 1989.

Achievements

• Darrell Somerset Calvin has been listed as a noteworthy Stage director, arts administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Revitalization Commission City of Punta Gorda, 1989. Board directors, member Executive Committee New York Cultural Foundation, New York City, 1967. Board directors A Salute to the Arts, Punta Gorda, 1989.

Advisor Chopin Foundation, Miami, 1986. Panelist Florida State Division Cultural Affairs, Tallahassee, 1991. Member Miami (Florida) Performing Arts Society of Southern Florida (president 1988), Actor Equity Association, Association Professional Arts Presenters, Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, International Society Performing Arts (administrator 1977).

Interests

• Avocations: horseback riding, snow skiing, sailing.

Connections

Married Mildred S. Brooks, June 7, 1966 (divorced).

Father:

John Jack Calvin

Mother:

Sadie (Taylor) Calvin

Spouse:

Mildred S. Brooks