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Martin Benson Dies: Co-Founder Of Tony-Winning South Coast Rep Was 87
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scrn loglineTheatre legend Martin Benson, co-founder of the Tony-winning South Coast Repertory, dies at 87 after a lifetime of shaping the SoCal arts scene.beat sheet- Benson co-founded the South Coast Repertory in 1964, transforming it into one of the most acclaimed regional theatres in the country and a vital hub for West Coast talent.
- In his 37-year tenure as the theatre's artistic director, Benson shepherded numerous productions that went on to win prestigious awards, including the Tony for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 1988.
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Martin Benson Dies: Co-Founder Of Tony-Winning South Coast Rep Was 87
DeadlineStory by Greg Evans
scrn logline
Theatre legend Martin Benson, co-founder of the Tony-winning South Coast Repertory, dies at 87 after a lifetime of shaping the SoCal arts scene.
beat sheet
- Benson co-founded the South Coast Repertory in 1964, transforming it into one of the most acclaimed regional theatres in the country and a vital hub for West Coast talent.
- In his 37-year tenure as the theatre's artistic director, Benson shepherded numerous productions that went on to win prestigious awards, including the Tony for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 1988.
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Martin Benson, South Coast Repertory