Oliver Mayer

Oliver Mayer is an American playwright, professor, author, essayist and screenwriter currently residing in Los Angeles, California with his wife, the actress Marlene Forte. He is currently employed with the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts as a tenured professor of dramatic writing as well as an Associate Dean of Faculty and Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives. Some of his written works include the plays ''Blade to the Heat,'' ''Members Only'' and ''Yerma in the Desert'' along with several other works which have brought him attention in part for their regular addressing of issues of sexuality and gender rights. As librettist, his collaborations with composers David Conte and Jenni Brandon have led to numerous operas and other sung pieces performed internationally. In addition to his theatrical productions, Oliver Mayer is also a published poet and the co-author of a short, illustrated children's book, ''Big Dog on Campus'', along with Patricia Rae. Provided by Wikipedia