Background
Wright, James Garland was born on April 18, 1946 in Midland, Texas, United States. Son of Joe Bailey and Flora Gladys (Milstead) Wright.
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James Garland Wright
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James Garland Wright, American Artistic director. Winston Churchill fellow English Speaking Union, England, 1972. Co-founder Arts over Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Minneapolis, since 1988; board directors Theater Communications Group, New York City, 1986-1988; panel member N.E.A Professional Theaters Company, Washington, since 1990.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Southern Methodist U., 1969; Doctor of Letters (honorary), St. John's U., 1991.
Career
Freelance director, since 1970; associate director, American Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford, Connecticut, 1970-1973; artistic director, Lion Theatre Company. New York City, 1974-1977; associate artistic director, The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, 1980-1983; artistic associate, Arena Stage, Washington, 1985-1986; artistic director, The Guthrie Theater, 1986-1996; member drama faculty, Juilliard School, New York City, since 1996. Adjunct Professor University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1987.
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Co-founder Arts over Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Minneapolis, since 1988. Board directors Theater Communications Group, New York City, 1986-1988. Panel member N.E.A Professional Theaters Company, Washington, since 1990.
