Molly O'Banion Buchmann

Background

Buchmann, Molly O'Banion was born on November 22, 1949 in Baton Rouge. Daughter of James Dennis and Annie Laurie (Joffrion) O'Banion.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Louisiana State University, 1971, Master of Science in Dance, 1973. Artistic director Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre, since 1976. Choreographer Baton Rouge Little Theatre, since 1983.

Instructor dance Baton Rouge Magnet High School, 1979-1985. Owner, manager The Dancers' Workshop, Baton Rouge, since 1973. Director dance Scotlandville Magnet High School, 1986.

Visiting artist Arts and Humanities Councilof Greater Baton Rouge, 1976. Choreographer Aubin Lane Dinner Theatre, Baton Rouge, 1980-1982. Member cultural caucus steering committee Louisiana StateDiv. of Arts, consultant, 1986.

Career

Choreographer Baton Rouge Little Theatre, since 1983. Director dance Scotlandville Magnet High School, 1986. Artist Arts and Humanities Councilof Greater Baton Rouge, 1976.

Choreographer Aubin Lane Dinner Theatre, Baton Rouge, 1980-1982. Editor Louisiana Dance News, 1976-1977.

Achievements

• Molly O"Banion Buchmann has been listed as a noteworthy choreographer, ballet educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Southwest Regional Ballet Association (board directors, secretary 1984-1988, parliamentarian 1993).

Interests

• Performing, resting, reading.

Connections

Married Fred J. Buchmann, August 23, 1969. Children: F. Jason, Dennis Andrew.

Father:

James Dennis O'Banion

Mother:

Annie Laurie (Joffrion) O'Banion

Spouse:

Fred J. Buchmann

child:

Dennis Andrew Buchmann

child:

F. Jason Buchmann