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Lenny Leibowitz serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Theatre & Dance at Otterbein University, where he has directed major productions including Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, and Into the Woods. As founding artistic director of Marvell Rep Off-Broadway, he helmed 11 productions with The Threepenny Opera receiving a Drama Desk nomination for Best Revival of a Musical.
His academic credentials include:
- M.F.A. in Directing from Boston University (Dean's Scholar)
- B.A. in English from Columbia University (cum laude)
Leibowitz's creative scholarship centers on Directing, Acting, Theatre History, and Dramatic Literature, with specialized expertise in Shakespearean performance and early twentieth century theatrical movements. His work integrates historical analysis with practical direction, particularly examining textual interpretation in classic and modern repertoire.
Professional recognition includes:
- Drama Desk nomination for Best Revival of a Musical (The Threepenny Opera)
His career bridges academic leadership and professional theatre, having directed at regional institutions including Olney Theatre, National Players, Huntington Theatre's Breaking Ground Festival, and New Harmony Theatre (where he served as artistic director for four years). As an AEA actor, he performed in Harvey, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, and Uncle Vanya, while his Philadelphia roots include a professional debut as piano soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
