Joyce Ebert (June 26, 1933 â€" August 28, 1997) was an American
actress. She was particularly known for her work as a dramatic actress
at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut where she
portrayed both leading and supporting roles in more than 80
productions. She also appeared on television and in films, and had a
brief career as an opera singer.Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, Ebert
graduated from the drama school at Carnegie Mellon University. In 1959
she won the San Diego Shakespeare Festival's Atlas Award. In 1961 she
created the role of Betty Parris in the world premiere of Robert
Ward's The Crucible at the New York City Opera. That same year she
made her off-Broadway debut at the Phoenix Theatre debut as Ophelia in
Hamlet. In 1964 she was the recipient of both the Clarence Derwent
Award and the Obie Award for her appearance as Andromache in The
Trojan Women at Circle in the Square Theatre.In 1977 she was nominated
for a Drama Desk Award for her performance as Maggie in Michael
Cristofer's The Shadow Box. In 1996 she was honored with the
Connecticut Critics Circle's special achievement award.In 1997 she
died of cancer in Southport, Connecticut, aged 64. She was married to
director Arvin Brown.
actress. She was particularly known for her work as a dramatic actress
at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut where she
portrayed both leading and supporting roles in more than 80
productions. She also appeared on television and in films, and had a
brief career as an opera singer.Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, Ebert
graduated from the drama school at Carnegie Mellon University. In 1959
she won the San Diego Shakespeare Festival's Atlas Award. In 1961 she
created the role of Betty Parris in the world premiere of Robert
Ward's The Crucible at the New York City Opera. That same year she
made her off-Broadway debut at the Phoenix Theatre debut as Ophelia in
Hamlet. In 1964 she was the recipient of both the Clarence Derwent
Award and the Obie Award for her appearance as Andromache in The
Trojan Women at Circle in the Square Theatre.In 1977 she was nominated
for a Drama Desk Award for her performance as Maggie in Michael
Cristofer's The Shadow Box. In 1996 she was honored with the
Connecticut Critics Circle's special achievement award.In 1997 she
died of cancer in Southport, Connecticut, aged 64. She was married to
director Arvin Brown.
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