Background
Billig, Etel Jewel was born on December 16, 1932 in New York City. Daughter of Anthony and Martha Rebecca (Klebansky) Papa.
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Etel Jewel Billig
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Etel Jewel Billig, American Theater director, actress. Certified elementary and high school teacher. Recipient Risk Taking award National Organization for Women, 1982; grantee Nebraska Arts Council, 1975, Illinois Arts Council, 1995, 96, Athena award Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce, 1997, Abby Foundation award, 1997.
Education
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1953; Master of Arts, New York University, 1955; student, Herbert Berghof Studio, New York City, 1955-1956.
Career
Actress Washington Square Players, New York City, 1950-1955, Dukes Oak Theatre, Cooperstown, New York, 1955, Triple Cities Playhouse, Binghampton, 1956, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, Summit, Illinois, 1970, 73, 77, 79, 90. Managing director Theatre 31, Park Forest, 1971-1973. Assistant manager Westroads Dinner Theatre, Omaha, 1973-1976.
Managing director, actress Forum Theatre, 1973, 94. Managing director, actress, producing director Illinois Theatre Center, Park Forest, since 1976. Managing director, actress Goodman Theatre, Chicago, 1987, 95, Court Theatre, 1990, Wisdom Bridge Theatre, 1991.
Director drama Rich Central High School, Olympia Fields, Illinois, 1978-1986. Delaware League of Chicago Theatres Russian Exchange to Soviet Union, 1989. Actress Drury Lane, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1989.
Member adjunct faculty theatre program Prairie State College, since 2004. Consultant and lecturer in field.
Achievements
Membership
Vice president National Council Jewish Women, Park Forest, 1968-1970. Secretary Community Arts Council, Park Forest, 1984-1986. President Southland Regional Arts Council, 1986-1992.
Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, Actors' Equity Association, League Chicago Theatres, Illinois Arts Council Theatre Panel, Producers Association Chicago Area Theatre (secretary 1988-1989), Business in the Arts Council of Chamber of Commerce (charter), Rotary (board directors Park Forest chapter 1988-1997, secretary 2000, hall of fame 2000).
Interests
Connections
Married Steven S. Billig, December 23, 1956 (deceased August 1996). Children: Curt Adam, Jonathan Roark.
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Born
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Nationality
American
Education
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1953
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1955
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1956
Awards
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Recipient Risk Taking award National Organization of Women, 1982, Athena award Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce, 1997, Abby Foundation award, 1997. Grantee Nebraska Arts Council, 1975, Illinois Arts Council, 1995, 96, 2000. Named Best of Chicago drama muse for children Chicago Magazine, 2004, Entertainer of Year Star Public Newspaper, 2006. Named to Park Forest Hall of Fame, 2000.Recipient Risk Taking award National Organization of Women, 1982, Athena award Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce, 1997, Abby Foundation award, 1997. Grantee Nebraska Arts Council, 1975, Illinois Arts Council, 1995, 96, 2000. Named Best of Chicago drama muse for children Chicago Magazine, 2004, Entertainer of Year Star Public Newspaper, 2006.
Named to Park Forest Hall of Fame, 2000.