Background
Rhodes, Nancy Elizabeth was born on July 5, 1946 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Harry Merriweather and Alice Laidig (Ryder) Rhodes.
Rhodes, Nancy Elizabeth was born on July 5, 1946 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Harry Merriweather and Alice Laidig (Ryder) Rhodes.
Bachelor of Fine Arts cum laude, Ohio University, 1968. Master of Fine Arts, New York University, 1972.
Artistic director, founder, Encompass Music Theatre, New York City, 1975;
director, Musikdram Ensemble, Stockholm, 1983-1984;
director, New York Opera Repertory Theatre, Lincoln Center, 1985-1986;
director, adaptator, Academy Theatre, Atlanta, 1986-1987;
professor, Manhattan School Music, since 1984. Director San Francisco Opera, 1981, Lake George Opera Fesitval, Glens Falls, New York, 1981, Turkish State Theatres, Istanbul and Ankara, 1988-1989,Lahti City Theatre, Finland, 1989, Opera Mobile, Oslo, 1990. Director, author Holland Festival Amsterdam, 1982.
United States representative to International Theatre Institute, New York City, since 1983.
Member American Guild Museum Artists, League Professional Theatre Women New York (treasurer).
Married Roger Jeff Cunningham, December 20, 1971.