Background
John, Mary Widrig was born on December 6, 1925 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Read E. and Thelma (Melville) Widrig.
John, Mary Widrig was born on December 6, 1925 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Read E. and Thelma (Melville) Widrig.
Bachelor of Science in Theater, Northwestern University, 1947. Master of Science in Theater, University Wisconsin, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1965.
Founder, president, chairman board Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, 1954-1958. Director Ballard School Continuing Education, New York City, 1961-1965. Vice president, national director arts programs Northwood Institute, Dallas, since 1973.
President, chairman Spear Arts Education Trust. Administrative vice president Institute Advanced Studies Theatre Arts. Board directors Dallas Opera Board.
Past officer Dallas Women's Center. Founder, vice president Wisconsin Arts Foundation. Special consultant Milwaukee Junior League Children's Art Programs.
Vice president Dallas Young Audiences, program chairwoman. Member American Society Training and Development, Actor's Equity Association, Zeta Phi Eta, Alpha Kappa Delta, Theta Sigma Phi (Milwaukee chapter Community Service award 1955).
Married Richard Curtis John (divorced). 1 child, Richard C. Junior.