Background
Roberts, Vera Mowry was born on October 21, 1918 in Pittsburgh.
Roberts, Vera Mowry was born on October 21, 1918 in Pittsburgh.
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1938. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1950.
Co-founder, Arena Stage, Washington, 1950; professor theatre, George Washington University, Washington, 1950-1955; professor theatre, Hunter College, CUNY, since 1955; professor theatre, CUNY, since 1962.
(Book by Roberts, Vera Mowry)
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1941-1945. Member American Theater Association (president 1973), College Fellows American Theatre, national Theatre Conference, Association Theatre Higher Education, American Society Theatre Research, International Society Theatre Research.
Daughter of Joseph E. and Emma S. (Steinmann) M. Divorced; 1 child, Christopher.