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Jon Victor Jory (born June 1, 1938, Pasadena, California) is a theatrical director instrumental in the development of Actors Theatre of Louisville; he is also widely rumored to be the writer behind the pseudonym Jane Martin.
Jon Jory is a theater worker who transformed Actors Theatre of Louisville from obscurity to national prominence. He nurtured Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, taught at UW School of Drama and denied any claim to artistry.
Jon Jory is a renowned director and producer of new and classic plays, who founded the Humana Festival of New American Plays. He has also adapted many novels and stories for the stage, such as Anne of Green Gables, Candide, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
Jon Jory was born on 1 June 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a director and actor, known for Great Performances (1971), Shannon (1961) and The 34th Annual Tony Awards (1980). He has been married to Marcia Dixcy since 8 March 1987.
Sep 16, 2019 · As the Producing Director at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Jon Jory directed over 125 plays and produced over 1,000 during his 32-year tenure. He conceived the internationally lauded Humana Festival of New American Plays, the SHORTS Festival, and the Brown-Forman Classics-in-Context Festival.
Jon Jory was born on 1 June 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a director and actor, known for Great Performances (1971), Shannon (1961) and The 34th Annual Tony Awards (1980). He has been married to Marcia Dixcy since 8 March 1987.
Jon Jory is an American playwright, producer, and director who has worked in the theatre for more than 30 years. Jory’s parents performed in summer stock and in films, exposing him to theatre and the craft of acting at an early age.
