You may not know

Rebeck was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for her work on the play "Omnium Gatherum," co-written with Alexandra Gersten-Vasillaros.

Theresa Rebeck, MA'83, MFA'86, PhD'89

Stage, screen, television and radio writer
Brooklyn, N.Y.

Major
M.A., English and American literature; M.F.A., dramatic writing; Ph.D., English and American literature

Favorite class
Allen Grossman's UHum class and Timo Gilmore's class on 19th century American literature.

Favorite hangout
Usdan Student Center.

Best memory
Meeting my husband for the first time.

Brandeisian(s) who most influenced your life
Timo Gilmore (Paul Prosswimmer Professor of American Literature).

How do you stay connected to Brandeis today?
I come to campus to teach sometimes, or to be on panels. It's always great to go there and see how the spirit of the place is as strong and intellectually challenging as I found it 20 years ago.