Rita Dove

Rita Dove was born on 28 August 1952 in Akron, Ohio, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Faces in the Mirror (2012), The Other Madisons and United States of Poetry (1995). She has been married to Fred Viebahn since 1979. They have one child.

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Official site
- University of Virginia English Department
Born
- August 28, 1952
- Akron, Ohio, USA
Spouse
- Fred Viebahn1979 - present (1 child)
Other works
(1999 to 2000 season) Her play, "The Darker Face of the Earth," was performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lou Bellamy was director. Douglas Stein was set designer. Paul Tazewell was costume designer. Mike Wagen was lighting designer.
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When I was a young poet, my work was considered "slight" by some male critics. The sexist tone was undeniable, though difficult to corroborate. These things are subtle. It sounds so trivial nowadays, yet the implications could be profound - or so I was told. "To hell with it", was my response. This is who I am. I still wear skirts to readings. And I still like my lipstick!