Lazier Gil

Background

Gil, Lazier was born on January 31, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Son of Samuel Jacob and Selma Rose (Levenson) L.

Education

Bachelor in Theatre, U. Pittsburgh, 1961; Master of Arts in Theatre, U. Pittsburgh, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre, Southern Illinois U., 1965.

Career

Director theatre, Kansas State University, Emporia, 1965-1966; director graduate studies, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1966-1967; director drama workshop, Columbia University Teachers College, New York City, 1967-1970; director graduate studies, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1970-1976; associate dean, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1976-1982; dean School Theatre, Florida State University, Tallahassee, since 1983. Vice president International Theatre Institute. Member education committee ITI/Worldwide.

Trustee National Theatre Conference. Theatre consultant Aspen Institute Humanistic Studies, National.Inst. Education, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, John D. Rockefeller III Fund, Control Midwestern Regional Ednl.

Laboratory, Inc., Commission National Association School Theatre. Developer Hoffman Eminent scholar chair in theatre Florida State University, 1985.

Achievements

• Lazier Gil has been listed as a noteworthy University dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Theatre in Higher Education (past president), American Theatre Association, College Fellows of America Theatre (board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: acting, yoga, singing, music.

Connections

Married Kathryn Anderson, August 12, 1994.

Father:

Samuel Jacob L.

Mother:

Selma Rose (Levenson) L.

Spouse:

Kathryn Anderson