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Henry Kemp-Blair (April 15, 1930 – April 30, 1986) was a South African-born playwright, director, clergyman and educator that was instrumental in developing the theater program at Chapman University.[1]

Henry Kemp-Blair
BornHenry John Kemp-Blair
(1930-04-15)April 15, 1930
South Africa
DiedApril 30, 1986(1986-04-30) (aged 56)
Orange, California, USA
OccupationEducator, clergyman, playwright
NationalitySouth African
American
Alma materClaremont College
Chapman College
Cal State Long Beach
USC
Period1960-1986
SpouseRamona

Biography



Background


Henry John Kemp-Blair was born April 15, 1930 in South Africa and immigrated to the United States in 1946. He studied theology at Claremont College. Kemp-Blair trained in theater arts at Chapman College, Cal State Long Beach and USC.[1][2] He became naturalized as a U.S. Citizen in 1975.[2]


Career


In 1960, Kemp-Blair joined the faculty of Chapman where he was instrumental in developing their theatre arts program.[1] Spending over twenty-five years on the faculty, Kemp-Blair wrote, produced and directed a number of plays there.[3] One of his most famous plays is "The Tea Concession," a drama set in South Africa in which the racial positions of black and white are reversed.[4] He staged a production of the play in March 1966 at Chapman.[5]


Death


He died of a heart attack on April 30, 1986. The night before his death, he had been rehearsing for "Dance Is," a dance show that was scheduled to open the day after his death.[3]


Legacy



References


  1. Wong, Herman (1987-02-13). "Developed Chapman's Theater Program : Students Will Honor Henry Kemp-blair". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
  2. "Naturalization Index Cards of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles), 1915-1976 (M1525)". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  3. "Prof. Henry Kemp-Blair Dies; Taught at Chapman 25 Years". The Los Angeles Times. 1986-05-01. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
  4. "'Chapparral' Actor Dies in LA Area". The Fresno Bee. Fresno, California. 1970-06-11. p. 6-D. Retrieved 2013-08-16. [Frank Silvera] planned to stage, with a biracial cast, "The Tea Concession," by Henry J. Kemp-Blair, which reversed the racial positions of black and white in drama about South Africa.
  5. The Ceer. Orange, California: Chapman College. 1966. pp. 73–75.
  6. "Henry Kemp-Blair Shakespeare Festival". Chapman University. Retrieved 16 August 2013.





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