Alfred Uhry: Difference between revisions

Uhry was born in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], the son of Alene (Fox), a social worker, and Ralph K. Uhry, a furniture designer and artist. He was born into a [[History of the Jews in Germany|German Jewish]] family with one sister, the author Ann Uhry Abrams.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pousner|first1=Howard|title=Alfred Uhry explores contentious sibling relationship in world premiere of 'Apples & Oranges'|url=http://www.accessatlanta.com/news/entertainment/alfred-uhry-explores-contentious-sibling-relations/nSPRC/|website=Atlanta Journal Constitution|access-date=5 February 2012016}}{{Dead Brownlink|date=April University2021 in|bot=InternetArchiveBot 454hu2hgt4h7h5797jt8j7tu8u7y7j8h28u548yutu|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Uhry graduated from [[Druid Hills High School]] in 1954 and subsequently graduated from [[Brown University]]<ref name=leah>Harrison, Leah R. [http://atlantajewishtimes.timesofisrael.com/real-life-inspired-uhrys-midlife-success/ "Real Life Inspired Uhry's Midlife Success"] ''Jewish Times'', December 1, 2015</ref> where he wrote two original musicals with [[Brownbrokers]]. Druid Hills High School's Uhry Theater is named in honor of Uhry. During his first years in New York City, learning the craft of lyric-writing, Uhry received a stipend from [[Frank Loesser]];<ref name=leah/> after his eventual success, Uhry often praised Loesser's generosity and encouragement.