Appel, Libby, 1937-

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Name (Latin)
Appel, Libby, 1937-
Date of birth
1937-05-14
Gender
female
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

VIAF: 23462654
Wikidata: Q6540417
Library of congress: n 81063611
Sources of Information
  • English Wikipedia website, viewed Nov. 30, 2017:(Libby Appel, born May 14, 1937 (age 80) served as the fourth artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival ("OSF") from 1995 to June 2007. Appel was succeeded at OSF by Cornerstone Theatre Company artistic director, Bill Rauch. Appel directed more than 25 productions at OSF, and her artistic vision influenced the 11 plays presented each year during her tenure. Despite the festival's name, she placed increased emphasis on new works. "We have made major connections with world playwrights, artists whose voices we're particularly interested in." Appel said. "We commission playwrights, we develop plays here; we have playwrights in residence. We're a world force now, and I'm really proud of that.")
  • Five Chekhov plays, 2013:t.p. (by Libby Appel)
  • Her Mask characterization, c1982:t.p. (Libby Appel) CIP data sheet (b. May 1937)
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Wikipedia description:

Libby Appel (born May 14, 1937) served as the fourth artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) from 1995 to June 2007. Appel directed more than 25 productions at OSF, and her artistic vision influenced the 11 plays presented each year during her tenure. Despite the festival's name, she placed increased emphasis on new works. “We have made major connections with world playwrights, artists whose voices we’re particularly interested in.” Appel said. “We commission playwrights, we develop plays here; we have playwrights in residence. We’re a world force now, and I’m really proud of that.”

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