Background
Cohen, Edward M. was born on April 16, 1936 in New York City. Son of Harry M. and Betty (Mendell) Cohen.
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Cohen, Edward M. was born on April 16, 1936 in New York City. Son of Harry M. and Betty (Mendell) Cohen.
Literary advisor Jewish Repertory Theatre, New York City, 1979-1983, associate director, since 1983. Sigmund Braverman lecturer Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, 1985. Guest lecturer University Pittsburgh, Hebrew University, Hunter College, New York University, Manhattan Marymount College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Staten Island College, University Illinois, DePaul University, Dramatists Guild, The New School.
Playwright-in-residence Playwrights Horizons, New York City, 1975-1976, script reader, 1977-1980. Consultant on playwrighting projects National Foundation for Jewish Culture, 1980-1984. Grante review panelist Dutchess County Arts Council, 2001.
Library Claremont Children's School, since 2002.
((Limelight). " The invaluable Working on a New Play ...ar...)
((Limelight). " The invaluable Working on a New Play ...ar...)
Member New Dramatists, Actors Studio, O'Neill Playwrights (chairman 1972), Dramatists Guild, Society Stage Directors & Choreographers, Literary Managers & Dramaturgs American (treasurer 1989).
Married Susan Jane Simon, June 22, 1969. Children: Noel A., Joy Alison Cohen Aslett.