Lawrence Kornfeld (May 21, 1930 – August 14, 2023) was an American theater director known for his off-off-Broadway and underground theater performances in New York City. He was an artistic director of The Living Theater in the late 1950s and a founder of the Judson Poets Theater. He taught at SUNY Purchase and the Yale School of Drama.[1] His request for a composition from Al Carmines in 1962 launched the latter's compositional career in experimental theater.[2]

Lawrence Kornfeld
Born(1930-05-21)May 21, 1930
DiedAugust 14, 2023(2023-08-14) (aged 93)
Occupation(s)Director, teacher

Personal life and death

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Lawrence Kornfeld was married to the psychotherapist Margaret Kornfeld (1936–2023), with whom he had a daughter.[1] He died on August 14, 2023, at the age of 93.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Klein, Alvin (September 4, 1983). "Drama Dean at Purchase Defines Goals". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
  2. ^ Martin, Douglas (August 13, 2005). "Al Carmines, Experimental Theater Force, Is Dead at 69". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
  3. ^ "Lawrence Kornfeld". The Primary Stages Off-Broadway. Retrieved December 28, 2023.

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