Balch, Marston, 1901-1987

Marston Stevens Balch (1901–1987) was a Tufts University professor, better known to generations of college thespians simply as “Doc.” Balch helped establish Tufts University's Department of Drama and Speech and Tufts’ reputation in the dramatic arts, and the Marston S. Balch Arena Theatre is named in his honor. Balch served as the department’s chairman, professor of Drama, and Fletcher Professor of Oratory for 26 years.