Background
Severns, James George was born on February 18, 1929 in Bourbon, Indiana, United States. Son of Raymond and Margaret Ruth (Lemler) Severns.
Severns, James George was born on February 18, 1929 in Bourbon, Indiana, United States. Son of Raymond and Margaret Ruth (Lemler) Severns.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Purdue University, 1951. Master of Arts in Drama, Indiana University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre, Iowa State University, 1971.
Instructor, Iowa State University, Iowa City, 1957-1959; assistant professor, N.E. Missouri State University, Kirksville, 1959-1963; associate professor, N.E. Missouri State University, Kirksville, 1963-1973; professor, chair, N.E. Missouri State University, Kirksville, 1973-1991; professor emeritus, N.E. Missouri State University, Kirksville, since 1991. General manager Ice House Theatre, Hannibal, Missouri, 1968-1980, Summerplay Theatre, Kirksville, 1981-1986.
Member theatre advising committee Missouri Arts Council, 1968. First lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1951-1954, Korea. Member Association Theatre for Higher Education, American Association of University Professors (local president 1965), Actors' Equity Association.
Married Patricia Harris Severns, May 1, 1959. Children: Frances, David, John.