Ronald Himes Explained

Ronald Himes (born June 30, 1952) is an African American theatrical producer, director and actor. He established The St. Louis Black Repertory Company in 1976. He also is the Henry E. Hampton, Jr. Artist-in-Residence,[1] a joint appointment of the Performing Arts Department and African and African American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis.

Himes received an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts from the University of Missouri St. Louis in 1993,[2] and an honorary doctorate in Arts from Washington University in St. Louis in 1998.[3]

Early life and education

Ronald Himes was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 30, 1952.[4] He graduated from Soldan High School in St. Louis,[5] and in 1978 he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business from Washington University in St. Louis.[6]

Himes founded the Phoenix Theatre Troupe in 1976 while an undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis (later becoming The St. Louis Black Repertory Company). Himes said, "The goal was to fill the void of black actors on stage. It was really about showcasing African-American stories, because our stories weren't being told."[7]

Following his graduation from Washington University, Himes led the St. Louis Black Repertory Company on tours of local colleges, and in 1981 the company got a permanent venue in St. Louis.[8] [9]

Filmography

!Year!Film!Role
2010KingshighwayPender
2025On Fire[10] Hospital Worker

Theatre

Actor

Director

References

  1. Web site: Studies . Department of African and African-American . 2019-01-23 . Ron Himes . 2024-11-04 . Department of African and African-American Studies . en.
  2. Web site: Past Honorary Degree Recipients . University of Missouri–St. Louis . November 7, 2024.
  3. Web site: WashU Commencement History . Washington University in St. Louis . November 7, 2024.
  4. Web site: Ron Himes Historical Marker . 2024-11-04 . www.hmdb.org . en.
  5. News: Fowler . Nancy . Black Rep founder seeking 'drum major' to keep company marching . 7 November 2024 . St. Louis Public Radio . December 28, 2011.
  6. Web site: Otten . Liam . 2015-04-21 . Washington People: Ron Himes . 2024-11-04 . The Source . en-US.
  7. Web site: Friswold . Paul . The Black Rep Celebrates Four Decades of Theater with Purpose . 2024-11-04 . Riverfront Times . en.
  8. Encyclopedia: Himes, Ron . Historical Dictionary of African American Theater . 268–269 . 2018 . Hill . Anthony D. . . 9781538117293 .
  9. Web site: Otten . Liam . 2007-03-12 . Future of African-American theater topic of upcoming discussion series . 2024-11-04 . The Source . en-US.
  10. Web site: Filming of Hollywood movie begins in Maplewood .
  11. Web site: Louis . Repertory Theatre of St . The Little Foxes Repertory Theatre of St. Louis . 2024-11-04 . www.repstl.org . en.
  12. Web site: Louis . Repertory Theatre of St . Miss Evers' Boys Repertory Theatre of St. Louis . 2024-11-04 . www.repstl.org . en.
  13. Web site: Ron Himes and Marsha Jackson in "Unquestioned Integrity: The Hill/Thomas Hearings," by Mame Hunt, 7 Stages Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia, September 22, 1993. . 2024-11-04 . Digital Library of Georgia . en.
  14. Web site: Brown . Dennis . Death's Door . 2024-11-04 . Riverfront Times . en.
  15. Web site: Brown . Dennis . His Majesty . 2024-11-04 . Riverfront Times . en.
  16. Web site: Otten . Liam . 2007-09-05 . "Boesman and Lena" . 2024-11-04 . The Source . en-US.
  17. Web site: Brown . Dennis . Same old same old: Not even the Black Rep can save August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. . 2024-11-04 . Riverfront Times . en.
  18. Web site: Friswold . Paul . Honor System: The Black Rep impressively mounts Death and the King's Horseman . 2024-11-04 . Riverfront Times . en.
  19. Web site: Brown . Dennis . Kickass! The Black Rep hauls off and whomps Ma Rainey's Black Bottom . 2024-11-04 . Riverfront Times . en.
  20. Web site: Friswold . Paul . Float Trip: The Black Rep takes its time On Golden Pond . 2024-11-04 . Riverfront Times . en.
  21. Web site: 2013-03-25 . Black Rep's "The Whipping Man": Big Questions, Emotional Depth . 2024-11-04 . STLPR . en.
  22. Web site: Louis . Repertory Theatre of St . All the Way Repertory Theatre of St. Louis . 2024-11-04 . www.repstl.org . en.
  23. Web site: Friswold . Paul . Soul Searching: The Black Rep examines Romeo and Juliet through the prism of the inner-city Sixties . 2024-11-04 . Riverfront Times . en.
  24. Web site: 2016-01-23 . The Black Rep's Well-Cast "Sunset Baby" Raises Important Questions . 2024-11-04 . Snoop's Theatre Thoughts . en-US.
  25. Web site: 2017-04-09 . "Seven Guitars" at the Black Rep Is a Compelling Character-Driven Drama . 2024-11-04 . Snoop's Theatre Thoughts . en-US.
  26. Web site: Vaughn . Kenya . 2017-12-28 . Fences returns to the Black Rep stage for Season 41 . 2024-11-04 . St. Louis American . en-US.
  27. Web site: 'Two Trains Running' Brings August Wilson Back To The Black Rep . 2024-11-04 . STLPR . en.
  28. Web site: Jackson . Christine . 2023-01-10 . The Black Rep brings new life to "Death of a Salesman" . 2024-11-04 . www.stlmag.com . en-us.
  29. Web site: Dreamgirls . 2024-11-04 . The Muny . en-US.

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