John Going

Background

Going, John was born on November 28, 1936 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Jay and Marion C. (Morton) Going.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, Catholic University America, 1958. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1964.

Career

Associate professor, Edgecliff College, 1964-1969; associate artistic director, Edgecliff College, 1964-1968; head drama department, Edgecliff College, 1968-1969; acting artistic director, Edgecliff College, 1968-1969; resident director, Cleveland Playhouse, 1969-1971; resident director, Cherry County Playhouse, 1969-1971; associate artistic director, Alaska Repertory Theatre, 1982-1983; acting artistic director, Alaska Repertory Theatre, 1983-1984; associate artistic director, Olney Theatre, since 1994. Assistant to Sir Tyrone Guthrie, Guthrie Theatre, Minnesota, 1963.

Achievements

• John Going has been listed as a noteworthy Director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1960-1962. Member Society Stage Directors and Choreographers, Actors' Equity Association, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Father:

John Jay Going

Mother:

Marion C. (Morton) Going