David William Weiss

Background

Weiss, David William was born on February 26, 1928 in Milwaukee. Son of David William and Lorraine (Lyon) Weiss.

Education

Bachelor, University Wisconsin, 1950. Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1965.

Career

Instructor Montana State University, Missoula, 1951-1953. From assistant professor to professor University Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1954-1991. Professor emeritus —, —, —, since 1991.

Chairman drama department U.Va., 1967-1975, '78-83, '87-90.

Achievements

• David William Weiss has been listed as a noteworthy drama educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Theatre Conference, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Southeastern Theatre Conference (president 1971-1973, Suzanne Davis award 1985), Association for Theatre in Higher Education (founder).

Interests

• Avocations: travel, architecture, photography.

Connections

Married Penelope Fraser, December 22, 1956. Children: David William, Hilary Lyon.

Father:

David William Weiss

Mother:

Lorraine (Lyon) Weiss

Spouse:

Penelope Fraser

child:

David William Weiss

child:

Hilary Lyon Weiss