Background
Bidwell, Katharine Thomas O'Neil was born on March 23, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Charles Allen and Margaret Stoddard (Talbott) Thomas.
performing arts association administrator
Bidwell, Katharine Thomas O'Neil was born on March 23, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Charles Allen and Margaret Stoddard (Talbott) Thomas.
Bachelor of Arts, Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York, 1959.
Managing director, Metropolitan Opera Association, 1977-1986; vice president, Metropolitan Opera Association, 1979-1986; first vice president, Metropolitan Opera Guild, New York City, 1978-1979; president, chief Executive officer, Metropolitan Opera Guild, New York City, 1979-1986; director special projects, Lincoln Center, New York City, 1986-1996. Board directors Norlin Corporation. Executive consultant New York City Opera, since 1997.
Board directors Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, New York City, Association of Mentally Ill Children, 1975-1976, Valerie Bettis School of Theater/Dance, 1976-1979, Salisbury School, Connecticut, 1982-1984. Trustee Sarah Lawrence College, 1977-1986. Westminster Choir College, 1986-1991, Greenwall Foundation, 1986, Volunteer Consultant Group, 1986.
Chairman honorary members of chairman council New York City Opera-Lincoln Center. Member Association Sarah Lawrence College (president 1975-1977), Chamber Music Society Lincoln Center (board directors since 1996).
Children: Margaret, Stephen, Thomas. Married J. Truman Bidwell.