David Gene Grapes II

Background

II, David Gene Grapes was born on March 13, 1951 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of David Gene and Nita Jean (Wagner) G.

Education

Graduate West.

Career

Director theatre Parkersburg Community College, 1976-1978. Director Kalamazoo Civic Players, 1983-1990, Festival Playhouse, Kalamazoo College, summers 1986-1987. Producer, director; director theatre Moorhead (Minnesota

Achievements

• David Gene Grapes II has been listed as a notable theatre director, actor, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Stage Directors and Choreographers, American Community Theatre Association (board directors 1980-1985, publicity chairman 1987-1990), Wisconsin Community Theatre Association (president 1981), American Theatre Association, Actors Equity Association, American Film Institute, Community Theatre Association Michigan, Communication and Theatre Association Minnesota, Alpha Psi Omega (president 1968-1969).

Interests

• Sports cars, travel, film criticism, chocolate, American sign language, deaf culture.

Connections

Married Karyn Dawn Grapes. 1 child, Natalie Julia.

Father:

David Gene G.

Mother:

Nita Jean (Wagner) G.

Spouse:

Karyn Dawn Grapes

child:

Natalie Julia II