Richard Greenblatt (playwright)

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Richard Greenblatt (born 1953) is a Canadian playwright who currently lives in Toronto. He is best known for 2 Pianos, 4 Hands , which he wrote and performed with Ted Dykstra.

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Early life

Greenblatt was born in 1953 in Montreal, Quebec, to a secular Jewish family. [1] His parents were active Communists [2] until 1956, when they left the party after Khrushchev's Secret Speech. He is the brother of Lewis Furey, musician, actor & director.[ citation needed ]

Greenblatt attended Dawson College. He later trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In 1975 he returned to Canada and began his theatrical career. [1]

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Personal life

Greenblatt was married to director/writer Kate Lushington. The two have three children: Natasha, William, and Luke. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Charlebois, Gaetan (3 November 2013). "Greenblatt, Richard". Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  2. 1 2 Rose, Ben (10 January 2002). "Director/actor explores Jewish issues". Canadian Jewish News. Vol. 32, no. 2. p. 31. ISSN   0008-3941.
  3. ↑ Chapman, Geoff (1994-03-08). "One-man show in running for Chalmers play prize". Toronto Star . p. F5.
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