Elizabeth LeCompte, American theater director. Recipient Back Stage West garland for direction, 2002, Skowhegan medal for performance, 2005, Chevalier, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, 2006; Distinguished Artists fellow for lifetime achievement in American theater, National Education Association, 1991, MacArthur fellow, 1995, United States Artists Rockefeller fellow, 2007, Guggenheim fellow, 2008.
Background
LeCompte, Elizabeth was born on April 28, 1944 in Summit, New Jersey, United States.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Skidmore College, 1967.
Career
Founder, director, Wooster Group, New York City, since 1980.
Achievements
Elizabeth LeCompte has been listed as a noteworthy Theater director by Marquis Who's Who.
Recipient Back Stage West garland for direction, 2002, Skowhegan medal for performance, 2005, Chevalier, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, 2006. Distinguished Artists fellow for lifetime achievement in American theater, National Education Association, 1991, MacArthur fellow, 1995, United States Artists Rockefeller fellow, 2007, Guggenheim fellow, 2008.
Recipient Back Stage West garland for direction, 2002, Skowhegan medal for performance, 2005, Chevalier, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, 2006. Distinguished Artists fellow for lifetime achievement in American theater, National Education Association, 1991, MacArthur fellow, 1995, United States Artists Rockefeller fellow, 2007, Guggenheim fellow, 2008.
