Phillip Simon Grayson

Background

Grayson, Phillip Simon was born on August 25, 1947 in Newark. Son of Matthew and Ruth Mildred (Swartzbach) Grayson.

Education

Bachelor, Gettysburg College, 1969. Master of Arts, Illinois State University, 1971. Master of Fine Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1981.

Master properties Repertory Theatre Saint Louis, 1971.

Technician Los Angeles Network television and movie studios, 1972-1974. Technical director Illusion Corporation, Saint Louis, 1974-1976.

Professor department theatre and dance, director technical production James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1977. Theatre consultant Davis and Associations (now Mc Clintock and Associations), American Institute of Architects, 1982.

Member theatre advisory board Children"s Theatre of Richmond, 1981-1990.

Delegate Prague Quadrennial Scenography Congress in Czechoslovakian, 1983.

Career

Master properties Repertory Theatre St. Louis, 1971. Technician Los Angeles Network television and Movie Studios, 1972—1974. Technical director Illusion Corporation, St. Louis, 1974—1976.

Professor department theatre and dance, director technical production James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, since 1977. Theatre consultant Mc Clintock and Associates, since 1982.

Achievements

• Phillip Simon Grayson has been listed as a noteworthy theater designer, educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the United States Institute Theatre Technology, American Theatre Association, Association British Theatre Technology, International Alliance Theatre StageEmployees (national delegate 1986-1987, secretary-treasurer Local 572), Illuminating Engineering Society.

Connections

Married Joann Ressler Hess, August.10, 1969. Children: Kristine, Erika.

Father:

Matthew Grayson

Mother:

Ruth Mildred (Swartzbach) Grayson

Spouse:

Joann Ressler Hess

child:

Erika Grayson

child:

Kristine Grayson