Background
Orbach, Evelyn was born on July 25, 1932 in New York City. Daughter of Jacob and Esther (Schiller) Leisner.
Orbach, Evelyn was born on July 25, 1932 in New York City. Daughter of Jacob and Esther (Schiller) Leisner.
Student, Brooklyn College, 1949-1952.
Freelance actress, director theatres, film and television, New York City, 1951-1956, 84-85;
freelance actress, director theatres, film and television, Detroit, 1962-1990;
director, Group Theatre, Tulsa, 1958-1962;
director broadcasting, Jewish Cmty. Council, Detroit, 1965-1976;
vice president, film director, Station 12, Detroit, 1977-1981;
artistic director, Jewish Ensemble Theatre, Detroit, since 1989. Chair women's committee American Federation television and Radio Artists/SAG, Detroit, 1980-1990.
Board directors American Federation television and Radio Artists, Detroit, 1986-1996. Chair National Council Jewish Theatres, New York, 1995-1996. Vice president Michigan Allied Professional Theatres, 1996.
Married Harold Orbach, June 24, 1951. Children: Richard, Sharon, Judith, Lila.