Michelanne Forster | |
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Personal details | |
Born | California, US | 26 April 1953
Alma mater | University of Auckland |
Occupation | Playwright, scriptwriter |
Michelanne Forster (born 26 April 1953) is a New Zealand playwright and scriptwriter who was born in California, US. [1] Her writing career began in the 1980s at Television New Zealand where she worked on the popular pre-school programme Play School. [2] Her plays have been performed both nationally and internationally and are often based on historical accounts. In 2011 Forster was the writer-in-residence at the Michael King Writer's Centre. [3]
Forster graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Arts and also holds a Diploma in Teaching from the Auckland Secondary Teachers College. In 2014 she completed her honours in Drama through the University of Auckland. [1]
Michelanne Forster | |
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Personal details | |
Born | California, US | 26 April 1953
Alma mater | University of Auckland |
Occupation | Playwright, scriptwriter |
Michelanne Forster (born 26 April 1953) is a New Zealand playwright and scriptwriter who was born in California, US. [1] Her writing career began in the 1980s at Television New Zealand where she worked on the popular pre-school programme Play School. [2] Her plays have been performed both nationally and internationally and are often based on historical accounts. In 2011 Forster was the writer-in-residence at the Michael King Writer's Centre. [3]
Forster graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Arts and also holds a Diploma in Teaching from the Auckland Secondary Teachers College. In 2014 she completed her honours in Drama through the University of Auckland. [1]