Background
Kershner, William Robert was born on May 15, 1952 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Robert Earl and Lula Belle Kershner.
Kershner, William Robert was born on May 15, 1952 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Robert Earl and Lula Belle Kershner.
Bachelor, University Northern Colorado, 1974. Master of Arts, University Southern California, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, University Southern California, 1981.
Assistant professor drama, U. Montana, Missoula, 1981-1987;
assistant professor, Sweet Briar (Virginia) College, 1987-1992;
associate professor, Sweet Briar (Virginia) College, since 1992;
department chairman theatre arts, Sweet Briar (Virginia) College, since 1987. Board directors Renaissance Theatre Company, Lynchburg, since 1990. Treasurer Arts Council Center Virginia, Lynchburg, 1991, board directors.
Board directors Friends of Academy ofMusic, Lynchburg.
Member American Society Theatre Research, Association Theatre in Higher Education, Virginia Theatre Association, Southeast Theatre Conference, Society Stage Directors and Choreographers (associate).
Married Nancy Yumiko Dodge, June 23, 1974. Children: Geoffrey, Philip.