Richard Hopkins

Background

Hopkins, Richard was born on January 29, 1948 in Okinawa, Japan. Came to the United States, 1949.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Virginia Commonwealth U., 1970.

Career

Resident actor, Asolo state Theatre, Florida, 1973; artistic director, Palisades Theatre Company, Washington, 1974-1980; artistic director, Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota, since 1980. Theatre specialist unites states department State, Arab Republic of Egypt, Jordan, 1975. Director, instructor Ringling Brothers Clown College, Venice, Florida, 1981.

Achievements

• Richard Hopkins has been listed as a notable Artistic director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Florida Professional Theatre Association, 1983-1985. Panelist theatre program Florida Arts Council, 1982-1983, 85-86.

Interests

• Avocation: automobile racing.