Gil Lazier

Background

Lazier, Gil was born on January 31, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Son of Samuel Jacob and Selma Rose (Levenson) Lazier.

Education

Bachelor Theatre, U. Pittsburgh, 1961; Master of Arts Theatre, U. Pittsburgh, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy Theatre, Southern Illinois U., 1965.

Career

Director theatre, Kansas State University, Emporia, 1965-1966; director graduate studies, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1966-1967; director drama workshop, Columbia University, New York City, 1967-1970; director graduate studies, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1970-1976; associate dean, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1976-1982; dean school theatre, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1983-1993. Vice president International Theatre Institute. Education committee ITI Worldwide.

Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Gil Lazier has been listed as a noteworthy University dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee National Theatre Conference. Board directors Asolo Center Performing Arts Sarasota, Institute Theatre Training Palm Beach, Florida, Florida State Theatre Board. Member American Theatre Association (various offices), Association Theatre Higher Education (past president), College fellows American Theatre, Florida Professional Theatre Association (board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: acting, yoga, singing.

Connections

Married Saundra Lazier, Apr.11, 1961 (divorced 1976. Married Susan Sheppard, 1984 (divorced 1988).

Father:

Samuel Jacob Lazier

Mother:

Selma Rose (Levenson) Lazier

Spouse:

Susan Sheppard

Spouse:

Saundra Lazier