Michael Flachmann
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Michael Flachmann | |
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| Born | November 3, 1942 |
| Died | 8 August 2013 (aged 70) |
| Occupations | Theater teacher specialized on Shakespeare, writer, and judo and tennis coach |
| Spouse(s) | Kim Flachmann, also a professor at CSUB |
Michael Flachmann (November 3, 1942 – August 8, 2013) was an American stage actor, dramaturg and teacher in art at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) since 1972 as a specialist in Shakespeare and Renaissance literature.[1]
As teacher at CSUB of Bakersfield, California, he had a productive life, contributing to the success of many students in art, notably by bringing them to love Shakespeare, theater and literature.[2]
Flachmann had a particular expertise in Shakespeare's work. For over 25 years, he work as dramaturg at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, founded in 1988. His family report that, in 2013, he even placed his motorized home in his Camp Shakespeare Program on the 25th anniversary of the Festival for better coordinating.[1]
Flachmann was an enthusiastic coach in tennis and judo. For years, he acted as an assistant coach to the CSUB Women's Tennis team. Beyond his coaching for female athletes, he spent a lot of time coaching them on how to reach both their personal and professional goals. In addition to his athletic prowess in judo, he acted as a guide for the academic progress of his students.
