Background
Spelman, Jon W. was born on July 10, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Norman Leslie and Elizabeth Schneider Spelman.
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Jon W. Spelman, American writer, performer. Fellow District of Columbia Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council, 1983-2000, National Endowment for Arts, Rockfeller Foundation Bellagio Center Artist, 1990; recipient 3 Emmy awards Washington chapter National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1989.
Education
Bachelor with honors, Williams College, 1964. Master of Arts in Theater Arts, Purdue University, 1966.
Career
Associate professor speech and theater University Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1966-1968. Associate artistic director, director education Asolo, State Theatre of Florida, Sarasota, 1968-1973. Founder, artistic director Florida Studio Theatre, 1973-1980.
Freelance writer, performer Silver Spring, Maryland, since 1980.
Achievements
Membership
Board dir.s. Cultural Alliance Greater Washington, 1994-1996, Washington Storytellers Theatre, 1992—2005. Member. Upper Fells Point Improvement Association. Board director Public Productions, since 1982.
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Married Liz Lerman, October 9, 1981. 1 child, Anna.
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Born
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Nationality
American
Education
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1964
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1966
Career
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1966 - 1968
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1968 - 1973
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1968 - 1973
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1980
Awards
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Fellow District of Columbia Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council, 1983-2000, National Endowment for Arts, Rockfeller Foundation Bellagio Center Artist, 1990. Recipient 3 Emmy awards Washington chapter National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1989.Fellow District of Columbia Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council, 1983-2000, National Endowment for Arts, Rockfeller Foundation Bellagio Center Artist, 1990. Recipient 3 Emmy awards Washington chapter National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1989.