Lohrey, David T. 1955-

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LOHREY, David T. 1955-

PERSONAL:

Born August 25, 1955, in Coldspring, NY; son of Sherwood (a theater director) and Joan (a painter) Lohrey; married Yuka Miyawaki (an accountant), July 22, 1985. Ethnicity: "White." Education: University of California—Berkeley, B.A., 1981; California State University—Los Angeles, M.A., 1994. Politics: Independent.

ADDRESSES:

Office—c/o New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305. E-mail—[email protected].

CAREER:

Playwright. New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ, adjunct professor.

MEMBER:

Dramatists Guild of America, Drama Desk: New York Association of Theater Critics, Editors, and Reporters, Theater Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.

WRITINGS:

PLAYS

Betterland (drama; e-book), Singlelane.com, 2000.

Jigsaw Confession (drama; e-book), Singlelane.com, 2000.

One, Two, Three (comedy; e-book), Singlelane.com, 2001.

In a Newark Minute (comedy; e-book), Singlelane.com, 2001.

Sperm Counts (comedy; e-book), Singlelane.com, 2002.

Peace of Mind (drama; e-book), Singlelane.com, 2002.

Contributor to the Internet theater magazine Curtainup.com.

WORK IN PROGRESS:

Bluff City, a screenplay, completion expected in 2004; research on Japanese feudalism and on Caribbean revolutionaries.

SIDELIGHTS:

David T. Lohrey told CA: "I'm inspired by the example of other writers—not necessarily by their writings, but by their lives and struggles. The example of solitary hard work often unrewarded keeps me going, but I am always moved by examples of these well done."