George Bruce Pinney

Background

Pinney, George Bruce was born on May 9, 1952 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of George Clarence and Alice Janette (Cook) Pinney.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Illinois State University, 1974. Master of Fine Arts, Southern Illinois University, 1980.

Career

Assistant professor, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1981-1984; head performance studies department, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1984-1986; associate professor, Indiana U., Bloomington, since 1986. Director, choreographer Southern Illinois U. Summer Playhouse, Carbondale, 1982-1986, Opera Theatre of Springfield, 1986, Theatre 7, Decatur, 1987, BrownCounty Playhouse, Nashville, 1988-1991, Opera Memphis, 1990, Indianapolis Opera, 1990.

Achievements

• George Bruce Pinney has been listed as a noteworthy teacher, director, choreographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Director's Institute, Illinois Theatre Association, Indiana Theatre Association.

Interests

• Avocations: cooking, dancing, piano.

Connections

Father:

George Clarence Pinney

Mother:

Alice Janette (Cook) Pinney