James William MacDowell

Background

MacDowell, James William was born on October 8, 1953 in Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Gerald Duane and Ann Mary Macdonald.

Education

Graduate, Player's Workshop of Second City, Chicago, 1979; Bachelor, Loyola University, 1983.

Career

Associate artistic director, Playwrights Center, Chicago, 1984-1986; artistic director, Playwrights Center, Chicago, since 1986. Board directors Equinox Repertory Company, Chicago, 1984-1985, Jack Beanstalk & Company, Chicago, 1986.

Achievements

• James William MacDowell has been listed as a notable Artistic director, actor, stage director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Panelist community arts assistance program, Chicago Office Fine Arts, 1990-1991. Employee assistance representative Association Flight Attendants, Chicago, 1986-1991. Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1972-1975, captain United States Army Reserve special forces, 1981-1987.

Member League Chicago Theatres, Reserve Officers Association, American Legion.

Interests

• Avocations: sky diving, acting.

Connections

Married Hetty Mayer, March 19,1981.

Father:

Gerald Duane Macdonald

Mother:

Ann Mary Macdonald

Spouse:

Hetty Mayer