Background
Wright, Lin Mary was born on January 19, 1933 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Nathanial F. and Mary F. (Hargarten) Sommers.
Wright, Lin Mary was born on January 19, 1933 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Nathanial F. and Mary F. (Hargarten) Sommers.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1954; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1973.
Teacher, Gilbert (Minnesota) High School, 1954-1955; teacher, Mounds View High School, New Brighton, Minnesota, 1957-1963; instructor theatre, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1965-1972; assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1972-1973; professor theatre, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1973-1984; chairman theatre department, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1984-1996; professor emeritus, Arizona State University, Tempe, since 1996. Principal investigator curriculum project International Center Studies in Theatre Education. Chair National K-12 Theatre Education Standards committee.
Fellow American College Theatre. Member Arizona Alliance for Arts Education (president), Arizona Theatre Aliance (president), American Association Theatre for Youth (chair, founding board directors, research citation 1986), Children's Theatre Association American (president 1981-1983, vice president research 1977-1979, Human Awareness award 1976), East Valley Art Association (Outstanding Teacher award 1988).
Married James L. Wright, August 5, 1963. 1 child, Miriam Sommers.