Naomi Thorton (1935–2020)

Naomi Ann Powers Thornton, who taught acting at Bard for more than 35 years, died April 24. She was 84. Born in York, Maine, Thornton received a BA in philosophy from Bryn Mawr College, studied method acting in New York City, and moved to Boston, where she cofounded Theatre Company of Boston in 1963. She acted in and directed new experimental theater in Boston and New York City, relocating there in 1978. Thornton is survived by her two daughters, Audrey Powers Thornton and Amy Brooks Thornton; her husband, Andrew Townshend; her brother, Neville Powers; and her sister, Denise Powers.

Post Date: 04-24-2020