Ellen J. O'Brien

Background

O'Brien, Ellen J. was born on January 16, 1950 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Francis E. and Beverley (Henninger) O'B.

Education

Bachelor, Kirkland College, 1972; Master of Arts, Yale University, 1974; Master of Philosophy, Yale University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1976.

Career

Assistant professor literature, Kirkland College, Clinton, New York, 1976-1978; assistant Professor of English, Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1978-1984; associate professor, chairman, English department, Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1984-1986; associate professor, chairman, theatre studies, Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, since 1986. Panelist National Endowment for Humanities, Washington, since 1985. Teacher North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, High Point, 1989-1990, text coach, since 1989.

Dramaturg Shakespeare Santa Cruz, California, since 1985, text coach, 1986-1987, associate director, 1988.

Achievements

• Ellen J. O"Brien has been listed as a noteworthy Text coach, dramaturg, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Shakespeare Association American (progressive committee 1986), American Society for Theatre Research, Voice and Speech Trainer's Association, Association for Theatre in Higher Education, International Shakespeare Association, S.E. Renaissance Conference.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, international cooking, gardening.

Connections

Married Joseph W. Groves, September 8, 1973.

Father:

Francis E. O'B.

Mother:

Beverley (Henninger) O'B.

Spouse:

Joseph W. Groves