Komisarjevsky, Theodore, 1882-1954

Theodore Komisarjevsky was a Russian theatre and opera producer, director, designer, and author. In 1919 he emigrated to England where he designed and directed Russian plays, as well as productions of Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon and elsewhere. He moved to the U.S. in 1939, and continued to produce plays and operas, give lectures and teach until his death in 1954. Phillada Sewell (1910-1998) was an English stage, television and screen actress. She met Komisarjevsky in 1930, and over the years became his close friend and confidant.

From the description of Theodore Komisarjevsky correspondence with Phillada Sewell, 1929-1968 (inclusive), 1930-1954 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612798393

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