Lynn Marian Thomson

Background

Thomson, Lynn Marian Daughter of William H. and Geraldine Aurelia Thomson.

Education

Bachelor in English, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1968. Master of Fine Arts in Directing, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, New York City, 1997.

Career

Associate artistic director Philadelphia Theatre Company, 1983—1992. Dramaturg Circuit Repertory Company, New York City, 1991—1996. Associate artist, director, dramaturg Young Playwrights, Inc., 1994—2000.

Associate professor Brooklyn College, since 1997. Artist-in-residence TRIBECA Performing Arts Center, New York City, 2004—2009. Resident director New Dramatists, 2004—2005.

Founding artistic director America-in-Play, since 2005. Dramaturg Jonathan and Arson Broadway New York Theatre Workshop, New York City, 1995—1996. Adjunct associate professor New York University, 1996—1999.

Achievements

• Lynn Marian Thomson has been listed as a noteworthy theater director, dramaturg, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Director: (production new play) Burkie by Bruce Graham, The Dark Kalamazoo by Oni Faida Lampley. Author (co-author): (book, history of dramaturgy) Between the Lines: the Process of Dramaturgy. Contributor articles to professional journals.

Membership

Member of Literature Managers and Dramaturgs Americas (Elliott Hayes award 2000), Society Stage Directors and Choreographers.

Interests

• Swimming, travel.

Connections

Father:

William H.

Mother:

Geraldine Aurelia Thomson