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Jon Victor Jory (born June 1, 1938, Pasadena, California) is a theatrical director instrumental in the development of Actors Theatre of Louisville; he is also widely rumored to be the writer behind the pseudonym Jane Martin.
Jon Jory is a renowned director and producer of new and classic plays, who founded the Humana Festival of New American Plays. He has also adapted many novels and stories for the stage, such as Anne of Green Gables, Candide, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
Jon Jory is a theater worker who transformed Actors Theatre of Louisville from obscurity to national prominence. He nurtured Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, taught at UW School of Drama and denied any claim to artistry.
Jon Jory is a lecturer, author, playwright and theater director. He is the founder of the Humana Festival of New American Plays and the recipient of a special Tony Award for his work in regional theater.
Jon Jory was born on 1 June 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a director and actor, known for Great Performances (1971), Shannon (1961) and The 34th Annual Tony Awards (1980). He has been married to Marcia Dixcy since 8 March 1987.
- June 1, 1937
As the Producing Director at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Jon Jory directed over 125 plays and produced over 1,000 during his 32-year tenure. He conceived the internationally lauded Humana Festival of New American Plays, the SHORTS Festival, and the Brown-Forman Classics-in-Context Festival.
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Jon Jory was born on 1 June 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a director and actor, known for Great Performances (1971), Shannon (1961) and The 34th Annual Tony Awards (1980). He has been married to Marcia Dixcy since 8 March 1987.
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