Background
Serries, Mavis Mcgrew was born on January 13, 1925 in Norton, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Roy Douthett and Ruth Ellen (Fisher) McGrew.
Serries, Mavis Mcgrew was born on January 13, 1925 in Norton, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Roy Douthett and Ruth Ellen (Fisher) McGrew.
Bachelor of Arts, Denver University, 1947, Master of Arts, 1949.
Instructor-theatre Denver University, 1947-1950, established (with Doctor Campton Bell) touring Children’s Theatre, 1947-1951. Director Youtheatre, First Methodist Church, Pasadena, California, 1951. Instructor theatre Boston University, also established Children’s Touring group, 1951-1953.
Director dramatics Chestnut Hill (Massachusetts) School, 1954-1964.
Instructor children's theatre and creative drama Emerson College, Boston, also director Emerson College Strolling Players, 1964-1968. Established, teacher creative drama program Waltham (Massachusetts) elementary schools, 1969-1975.
Member American Ednl. Theatre Association, New England Theatre Conference (vice president 1968-1969), Zeta Phi Eta.
Married George Emile Serries, September 11, 1953. Children: Renee (Mistress John Swanson), Michelle, Paul.