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Diplomas / Degrees

M.F.A., New York University School of the Arts (1977)
M.A., Syracuse University (1970)
A.B., Syracuse University (1968)

Recent Courses

African-American Drama
Independent Study Play Writing Workshop
Independent Study Screenwriting Workshop
Playwriting Workshop
S/T: African American Women Playwrights
S/T: Seminar In The One Hour Television Drama
Thesis Colloquim
Writing Plays

Personal Statement

I have always been a writer who has taught. Consequently, I'm someone who feels that exploration through writing and the development of one's writing skills, on whatever level in whatever genre, are two of the keys to understanding more about oneself and the world, as well as important roads toward effective thinking and communication. Writing, like all art forms, should be challenging, exciting, and liberating.

Teaching Specializations / Interests

Playwriting, television writing, contemporary drama, African American drama, the literature of AIDS

Books

Kermit Frazier. (2009). Uncorked, fiction in GREEN MOUNTAINS REVIEW. Johnson: Johnson State College.

Kermit Frazier. (2009). Save the Tree. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Kermit Frazier. (2008). Smoldering Fires. Woodstock: Dramatic Publishing.

Exhibitions, Performances, Films

(09 April 2009). Kernel of Sanity. New Federal Theatre, NY, NY, World Premiere at the Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall
(08 December 2007). Kernel of Sanity. New Federal Theater, NY, NY, Staged reading of my play, "Kernel of Sanity"
(27 January 2006). Smoldering Fires. First Stage Children's Theater, Milwaukee, WI, World Premiere of a play commisssioned by First Stage

Invited Presentations and Lectures

Kermit Frazier (11 September 2008). Reading and Book Signing. Bright Hill Literary Center, Treadwell, NY

Kermit Frazier (09 February 2008). Television Writing Workshop. Olean Public Library, Olean, NY

Kermit Frazier (20 October 2007). New York State Council on the Arts Facing Pages Conference. Minnowbrook Conference Center, Blue Mountain Lake, NY

Kermit Frazier (03 October 2007). Living Writers Series. State University of New York at Oswego

Kermit Frazier (17 September 2007). NAMIC (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications). New York Hilton

Conference Presentations and Papers

Kermit Frazier (02 February 2007). A Note on Black Masculinity in August Wilson's Plays. AWP (Associated Writing Programs), Atlana, GA

Kermit Frazier (09 March 2006). Playwriting's Place in Creative Writing Programs. AWP (Associated Writing Programs), Austin, TX

Honors and Accomplishments

Artist Resident at Yaddo (May 21 - June 9, 2008), MacDowell Colony (June 12 - July 10, 2008), and Norton Island Colony (July 21 - August 8, 2008)
Artist Resident at MacDowell Colony (July 20 - August 17, 2009)

Professional Activities

Artist in Residence, Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, Baltimore, MD, July 2006 - February 2007
Literature Panel, NYSCA (New York State Council on the Arts), 2005 - 2008

Licenses & Certifications

Member: Writers Guild of America, East; Dramatist Guild; Screen Actors Guild; Actors Equity Association; Ensemble Studio Theatre; AWP