J.
Kline
Hobbs
Born:
05/09/1928
Battle Creek,
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Died: 03/14/2009
Parents: Joseph W. and Elizabeth L. Hobbs
Address(es):
Interred:
Oak Hill Cemetery
Battle Creek, MI
Died: 03/14/2009
Parents: Joseph W. and Elizabeth L. Hobbs
Address(es):
Interred:
Oak Hill Cemetery
Battle Creek, MI
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
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Song of Walt Whitman (adaptation) - videorecording / performed by Steven Hauck ; adapted and directed by J. Kline Hobbs ; music by Jeff Dallavalle |
Drama | Adult | Battle Creek, Mich. : AccessVision | 1999 |
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The Fabulous Traveling W.C. Handy Musical Show - with Arthur R. LaBrew |
Drama | Riverlight Company | 1990 | ||
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Gottschalk and the Romantic Piano - Videos |
Drama | Riverlight Company | 1988 | ||
| Percy Julian and His Million Dollar Chemistry Business | Drama | Riverlight Company | 1985 | ||
| Rags to Riches with Scott Joplin | Drama | Riverlight Company | 1985 | ||
| The First American Diva | Drama | Riverlight Company | 1985 | ||
| Vagaries of Invention (Contributed to) | Drama | Sidewinder Press | 1984 | ||
| Arrivals and Departures : poems 1962 to 1980 | Poetry | Adult | Kalamazoo, Mich. : Expedition Press | 1981 | |
| - Broadcast two consecutive Sundays on Poetry and Others, WKAR-FM, 1981. | Drama | 1981 | |||
| Diary of the Ultimate One Night Stand...and that Other Quest : selected poems 1949-1979 | Poetry | Adult | Kalamazoo, Mich. : Expedition Press | 1979 | |
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This Was Planned to Be a Choral Drama - One-act play |
Drama | Adult | Kalamazoo College Summer Playhouse | 1978 | |
| Undercovers with the Troubadour Poetry Guild | Drama | Sidewinder Press | 1976 | ||
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A Christmas Carol - Coadaptation with Steven Hauck (Publication Years: 1994, 1999) |
Drama | Riverlight and Co. | |||
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Freakout on Eucalyptus Boulevard: Part 27 - young people's musical |
Drama | Teen | |||
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Some Business on the Side - Full length comedy |
Drama | ||||
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A Little Lower Than the Angels - Full-length drama |
Drama | ||||
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Other works: - Published in Green River Review, Sunday New York Times and others. |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
"To explore the lives of American cultural pioneers and reflect on my own life and times. In my poetry I deal with my search for a secure sense of identity and self worth. My plays deal with relationships and social issues."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Other - Playwright
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan State University Patriarchs Memories Archive | 2002 |
| M.A.C.A mini-grant | 1997 |
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Kellogg Foundation Artist-in-residence grants - Award received for following years: 1991,1997,1999,2000 |
1991-2000 |
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Calhoun County United Arts Council Special Project Grants - Award received for following years: 1988. 1990, 1991 |
1988 |
| Union Pump Centennial Grant | 1986 |
| Michigan Commerce Outstate Equity Grant | 1985 |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Directory of American Poets | 1992 |
| Contemporary Authors, volume(s) 108 | 1983 |
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Michigan Authors, 2nd ed., 3rd ed. - Listed in the following years' editions: 1980, 1993 |
1980-1993 |
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American Playwrights Directory - Listed for following years: 1976, 1982 |
1976 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Library Science (M.L.S.) | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | 1973 |
| Master of Arts (M.A.) | Columbia University | New York, NY | 1951 |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 1949 |
| Battle Creek Central High School | Battle Creek, MI | 1946 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time instructor | Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1987-1989 |
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Project Director - Non-profit professional theatre and media |
Riverlight and Company | Battle Creek, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1981 |
| Freelance director/actor | Off-Broadway theatre | New York, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1952-1963 |
| Freelance writer/director, resident artist | Kalamazoo College, Kellogg Community College | KalamazooMichigan;BattleCreek,Michigan | |
| Freelance writer/director, resident artist | Olivet College | Olivet, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent |
Other Resources:
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