Name Scott McPherson Movies Marvin's Room | Awards Whiting Awards | |
Similar People Jerry Zaks, Robert De Niro, Gwen Verdon, Hume Cronyn, Hal Scardino | ||
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Scott McPherson (October 13, 1959 Columbus, Ohio – November 7, 1992 Chicago) was an American playwright.
Contents
- Gretsch s played by scott mcpherson
- NYU Theatre Education Audition Monologue
- Life
- Family
- Awards
- Works
- Screenplay
- References
NYU Theatre Education Audition Monologue
Life
He graduated from Ohio University. In 1981, he moved to Chicago, where he acted in The Normal Heart, and The House of Blue Leaves. He joined the play writing group Chicago New Plays. His partner was activist and cartoonist Daniel Sotomayor. He died of complications from AIDS on November 7, 1992, aged 33.
Ohio University named a new theater space for him. The Goodman Theatre and the Victory Gardens Theater have established an annual playwriting award in his name.
Family
•Parents: Leo McPherson and Peggy Sansbury
•Siblings: Bret and Mark McPherson, Steve Sansbury, Hugh Sansbury, Susan MacDowell,Ellen Oatney and Cathy Hargett
•Nieces: Amy Brigner, Meghan Boyk and Anne McPherson