Alice Minnie Herts
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Bornc. 1870
New York City, New York, USA
DiedSeptember 28, 1933 (aged 62–63)
KnownforFounder and manager of the Children's Educational Theatre
Alice Minnie Herts | |
|---|---|
 Herts in her 1911 book Children's Educational Theatre | |
| Born | c. 1870 New York City, New York, USA |
| Died | September 28, 1933 (aged 62–63) |
| Education | Normal College, New York City University of Paris |
| Known for | Founder and manager of the Children's Educational Theatre |
| Spouse |
Jacob Heniger (m. 1913) |
Alice Minnie Herts (c. 1870 – September 28, 1933), sometimes seen as A. Minnie Hertz-Heniger, was an American theatre professional, founder and manager of the Children's Educational Theatre in New York. Mark Twain said of Herts's theatrical work, "I consider it the greatest citizen-making force of the century."[1]
Herts was born in New York City, the daughter of Henry B. and Esther Moss Herts. She attended Public School No. 47 before pursuing teacher training at the Normal College, New York City, and the Sorbonne in Paris.[2]
