Peter Zeisler
PETER ZEISLER began his career as a Broadway stage manager and theatre administrator. With Oliver Rea and Sir Tyrone Guthrie, he founded the Guthrie Theater of Minneapolis in 1963, and served as managing director and producer until 1970. Prior to his 23-year stint as executive director of Theatre Communications Group - from 1972 to 1995 - he was co-president of the TCG board. Mr. Zeisler was a production manager for more than 20 Broadway shows, including the original production of "Candide" in 1956 and "The Sound of Music" in 1959. A graduate of Columbia University, he was also founded the American Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, CT. Died January 16, 2005. Bio as of January, 2005. American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include: SDCF Masters of the Stage (audio) Mound Builders - Caligula Colloquim - January, 1986 Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com)