Theophil Walter Ross

Background

Ross, Theophil Walter was born on February 11, 1948 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Theophil W. and Geraldine M. (Kaiser) Ross.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Clarion U., 1970; Master of Arts in Education, Bradley U., 1972; Master of Arts in Theatre, Bradley U., 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1978.

Career

Teacher, Camden (New York) Center High School, 1970-1971; instructor, Bradley U., Peoria, Illinois, 1972-1974; instructor, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1975-1978; professor, chair theatre department, N.W. Missouri State University, Maryville, since 1978. Founder, managing director N.W. Reperatory Theatre Company, Maryville, since 1986.

Achievements

• Theophil Walter Ross has been listed as a noteworthy Theatre educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Scout leader Maryville, since 1988. Coach American Youth Soccer Association, Maryville, since 1986. Member Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Speech Communication Association, American Society for Theatre Research, Actor's Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, Missouri Alliance for Arts (president 1989-1991), Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: camping, travel, cooking.

Connections

Married Sharon L. Houck, June27, 1978 (divorced May 1989). 1 child, T. Justin.

Father:

Theophil W. Ross

Mother:

Geraldine M. (Kaiser) Ross

Spouse:

Sharon L. Houck

child:

T. Justin Ross