Background
Lee, Ming Cho was born on October 3, 1930 in Shanghai, China. Son of Tsufa F. and Ing (Tang) Lee. came to the United States, 1949, naturalized, 1961.
Lee, Ming Cho was born on October 3, 1930 in Shanghai, China. Son of Tsufa F. and Ing (Tang) Lee. came to the United States, 1949, naturalized, 1961.
Bachelor of Arts, Occidental College, 1953; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Occidental College, 1975; postgraduate in theatre arts, University of California at Los Angeles student art, Chang Kuo-Nyen, Shanghai Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Parsons School Design, 1986.
Apprentice, assistant designer, Jo Mielzinger, 5 years;
art director, designer in residence, San Francisco Opera, fall 1961;
principal designer, Juilliard Opera Theatre and American Opera Center of Juilliard School Music, from 1964. Teacher set design Yale University Drama School, since 1968, co-chair, since 1979. Teacher theatre program New York University, 1967-1969.
Set designer Yale Repertory Theatre, 1981-1982. Adjunct Professor, scene design adviser Yale University, New Haven. Consultant in field; former member theatre projects committee New York City Planning Board.
Member advanced.council United States-China Arts Exchange. Trustee National Design Archive.
Board of directors Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, Chen and Dancers. Member citizens cultural advising committee. Member of national advisory board Drama League New York.
Member advanced.bd. Theatre at Storm King. Member United Scenic Artists Local Union 829 (vice president 1969-1971), Municipal ArtsSoc. (board directors).
Married Elizabeth Rapport. 3 children.