Background
Kitts, Thomas Michael was born on October 5, 1955 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of Richard John and Anna (Cornette) Kitts.
(Born in an age that discouraged serious dramatists and to...)
Born in an age that discouraged serious dramatists and to a prominent Philadelphia family who tried to dissuade him from a literary and theatrical career, George Henry Boker (1823-1890) persevered to contribute significantly to the growth of American theater. He not only wrote more quality plays than any other nineteenth-century American dramatist, but he also helped to develop a native playwriting profession, especially through his efforts on the 1856 Dramatic Authors' Bill. Although many consider his Francesca da Rimini the best American drama of the century, Boker has been largely ignored in the twentieth century. This study, which explores his achievement in the context of his times, argues for his reconsideration.
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writer English language educator
Kitts, Thomas Michael was born on October 5, 1955 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of Richard John and Anna (Cornette) Kitts.
Bachelor, St. John's University, 1977. Master of Arts, New York University, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1991.
Teacher English, Corpus Christi School, New York City, 1977-1979; teacher English, Rice H.S., New York City, 1979-1980; assistant director alumni relations, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1980-1982; director alumni relations, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1982-1991; assistant Professor of English, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1991-1997; associate professor, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, since 1997. Presenter in field.
(Born in an age that discouraged serious dramatists and to...)
Member Modern Language Association, American Popular Culture Association, Northeast Modern Language Association, Dramatists Guild, Victorian Society of America, Mid-Atlantic Popular Culture Association, New York Blues and Jazz Society.
Married Cynthia Casciola-Kitts, June 25, 1977. Children: Dylan, Holly.