Background
Marvin, Mel was born on November 24, 1941 in Walterboro, South Carolina, United States. Son of Melvin Williams and Louise Strother (Smalley) Marvin.
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Mel Marvin
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Mel Marvin, American composer, director. Recipient Tony award, American Theatre Wing, 1981, Joseph Jefferson award, 1979, Dramalogue award, 1991; grant, National Education Association, 1985, 1990. Member of American Society of Composers, National Association Recording Arts & Sciences, American Federation Musicians, Dramatists Guild.
Education
Bachelor of Science, College Charleston, 1962. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1965.
Career
Freelance composer, director, head composer & producing director graduate musical theatre writing program Tisch School Arts New York University. Board directors Theater Communications Group, New York City, since 1987. Associate artist Portland Stage Company, Maine, 1985—1986, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 1989—1991.
Achievements
Membership
Member of American Society of Composers, National Association Recording Arts & Sciences, American Federation Musicians, Dramatists Guild.
Connections
Married Angela Harman Wigan Marvin, December 18, 1965. 1 child Katharine Lesley.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1962
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1965
Career
Awards
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Recipient Tony award, American Theatre Wing, 1981, Joseph Jefferson award, 1979, Dramalogue award, 1991. Grant, National Education Association, 1985, 1990.Recipient Tony award, American Theatre Wing, 1981, Joseph Jefferson award, 1979, Dramalogue award, 1991. Grant, National Education Association, 1985, 1990.