Name Lawrence Langner Role Playwright | Ex-spouse Armina Marshall | |
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Died 1962, New York City, New York, United States Organizations founded Theatre Guild, Washington Square Players, American Shakespeare Festival Theatre and Academy Books The Importance of Wearin, Another Way Out: A Play in O, The Magic Curtain: The Story, The play's the thing, Basic Patent and Trade‑Ma Similar People Theresa Helburn, Philip Moeller, Helen Westley | ||
Lawrence Langner (May 30, 1890 – 1962) was a playwright, author, and producer who also pursued a career as a patent attorney.
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Life
Born near Swansea, South Wales and working most of his life in the United States, he started his theatrical career as one of the founders of the Washington Square Players troupe in 1914. He was also involved in patent law and founded the National Inventors Council.
In 1919 he founded the Theatre Guild, where he supervised over 200 productions. He was also founder and Chairman of the American Shakespeare Festival, and with his wife, Armina Marshall, he created and operated the Westport Country Playhouse.
Besides theatre, Lawrence Langner wrote several books, including an autobiography, titled Magic Curtain. He was awarded the 1958 Tony Award for best play production (together with his wife and partners, Theresa Helburn and Dore Schary) for Sunrise at Campobello.