Alvina Krause

Alvina Krause (January 28, 1893 – December 31, 1981) was an American drama teacher at Northwestern University, theatrical entrepreneur, "maker of stars", and director. Her students called her AK. Her first name is pronounced Al-vine-na

Alvina Krause
Born(1893-01-28)January 28, 1893
New Lisbon, Wisconsin, US
DiedDecember 31, 1981(1981-12-31) (aged 88)
Resting placeNew Lisbon City Cemetery
Monuments
  • Alvina Krause Theater, New York
  • Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg
  • Alvina Krause Studio, Northwestern
Education
  • University of Wisconsin, attended
  • Cumnock School of Oratory, 1916
  • Northwestern University School of Speech, Bachelors in Science 1928
  • Northwestern University Graduate School, Masters in Science 1933
Occupationacting teacher
TitleProfessor emeritus
PartnerLucy McCammon (?-1981)
Awardshonorary doctorate, Doane College, 1969
Notes
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