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Joanna Glass | |
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| Born | Joan Ruth McClelland October 7, 1936 |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Notable work | Artichoke (1975) Woman Wanted (1984) Trying (2004) |
| Spouse | Alexander Glass (married 1959–1976) |
| Children | 3 |
Joanna McClelland Glass (born October 7, 1936) is a Canadian playwright. [1] She was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and became an American citizen in 1962. [1] She has aided in the expansion of Canadian Theatre from 1970 to the present.
Glass was born on October 7, 1936, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. [2] She was born as Joan Ruth McClelland. [2] She was involved with theatre during high school. [2] She moved to Calgary to work in a radio station. [2]
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