Diplomas/Degrees
Diplomas/Degrees
M.F.A., New York University School of the Arts (1977)
M.A., Syracuse University (1970)
A.B., Syracuse University (1968)
Personal Statement
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.
Specialization/Interests
Specialization/Interests
Playwriting, television writing, contemporary drama, African American drama, the literature of AIDS
Books
Books
Kermit Frazier (2014). Kernel of Sanity. New York, NY: Broadway Play Publishing.
Kermit Frazier (2013). Legacies. New York, NY: Broadway Play Publishing.
Kermit Frazier and John Leicht (2012). An American Journey. New York, NY: Broadway Play Publishing.
Kermit Frazier (2009). Uncorked, fiction in GREEN MOUNTAINS REVIEW. Johnson, VT: Johnson State College.
Kermit Frazier (2009). Save the Tree. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
Kermit Frazier (2008). Smoldering Fires. Woodstock, IL: Dramatic Publishing.
Articles
Articles
Kermit Frazier (2010), Drive. Callaloo, 33.2, 392-408.
Conference Presentations
Conference Presentations
Kermit Frazier (2014). The Challenges and Rewards of Cross-Genre Teaching in an MFA Program. In AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs). Seattle, WA.
Kermit Frazier (2011). The Way We See DC: Black Writers' Riffs on Living in the Nation's Capital. In AWP (Associated Writing Programs). Washington, DC.
Kermit Frazier (2007). A Note on Black Masculinity in August Wilson's Plays. In AWP (Associated Writing Programs). Atlanta, GA.
Kermit Frazier (2006). Playwriting's Place in Creative Writing Programs. In AWP (Associated Writing Programs). Austin, TX.
Invited Presentations
Invited Presentations
Kermit Frazier (2011, February). "This Mystery of Reading": An African American Articulation of the Road to Freedom. Nassau Community College.
Kermit Frazier (2010, March). Playwriting Workshop. Olean Public Library, Olean, NY.
Kermit Frazier (2010, March). James Baldwin Lecture on Literary and Social Criticism: A Take on Black Masculinity in the Plays of August Wilson. Adelphi University.
Kermit Frazier (2008, September). Reading and Book Signing. Bright Hill Literary Center, Treadwell, NY.
Kermit Frazier (2008, February). Television Writing Workshop. Olean Public Library, Olean, NY.
Kermit Frazier (2007, October). New York State Council on the Arts Facing Pages Conference. Minnowbrook Conference Center, Blue Mountain Lake, NY.
Kermit Frazier (2007, October). Living Writers Series. State University of New York at Oswego.
Kermit Frazier (2007, September). NAMIC (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications). New York Hilton.
Creative Scholarship
Creative Scholarship
""Modern Minstrelsy"". Staged reading of my play, "Modern Minstrelsy," by the Lower Depth Theatre Company at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Los Angeles, CA. March 2014.
"Firepower". Staged reading of my play, "Firepower". New Federal Theatre, New York. October 2010.
"Ghostwriter". Release of five-DVD box set of first season of the children's TV series, GHOSTWRITER. June 2010.
"Firepower". Staged reading of my play, "Firepower". The Matrix Theatre, Los Angeles, CA. May 2010.
"Firepower". Staged reading of my play, "Firepower". Theatre Row Studio, NY, NY. May 2010.
"Kernel of Sanity". World Premiere at the Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Arts Center/Recital Hall. New Federal Theatre, NY, NY. April 2009.
"Kernel of Sanity". Staged reading of my play, "Kernel of Sanity". New Federal Theater, NY, NY. December 2007.
"Smoldering Fires". World Premiere of a play commisssioned by First Stage. First Stage Children's Theater, Milwaukee, WI. January 2006.
Honors and Accomplishments
Honors and Accomplishments
International Bogliasco Fellowship for residency at the Liguria Study Center for the Arts and Humanities in Bogliasco, Italy (November 17 - December 21, 2011)
Artist Residency, Blue Mountain Center
(September 2011)
Artist Residency, Yaddo (May 20 - June 21, 2010)
Artist Residency, MacDowell Colony (July 20 - August 17, 2009)
Artist Residency, Yaddo (May 21 - June 9, 2008)
Artist Residency, MacDowell Colony (June 12 - July 10, 2008)
Artist Residency, Norton Island (July 21 - August 8, 2008)
Artist Residency, Norton Island (July 2007)
Artist Residency, Blue Mountain Center (July - August 2006)
Artist Residency, Millay Colony for the Arts (July 2005)
Artist Residency, Blue Mountain Center (August 2004)
Artist Residency, Blue Mountain Center (July - August 2002)
Artist Residency, Blue Mountain Center (June - July 2001)
Professional Activities
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
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