Kevin Kling

Kevin Kling
Born Osseo, Minnesota, United States
Nationality American

Kevin Kling is an American storyteller and a commentator for National Public Radio.

Kling grew up in Osseo, Minnesota, and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1979 with a B. A. in theatre. He built his reputation in the Twin Cities during the 1990s with his groundbreaking plays 21A and Fear and Loving in Minneapolis.[1] His one-man show Home and Away premiered at the Seattle Repertory Theatre and then moved to Second Stage Theatre (NYC) under the direction of David Esbjornson (also a Gustavus Adolphus alumnus).[2][3] Kling and Minneapolis-based accordionist and singer Simone Perrin have collaborated on two works, How? How? Why? Why? and Breakin' Hearts and Takin' Names.

In 1993, Kling won the Whiting Award for drama.[4] In 2009 he won the A. P. Anderson Award for Outstanding Contributions to Literature and the Arts in Minnesota.[2]

Kling has also become well-known for his regular storytelling contributions to NPR’s All Things Considered. He has released several CD collections (including a box set, Collected Stories) and a book of short stories, The Dog Says How.

A prolific writer and vigorous performer, Kling has not been slowed by a birth defect that shriveled his left arm and a motorcycle accident that completely paralyzed his right arm.[1]

Plays

Books

Recordings

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 "Kevin Kling Returns". National Public Radio. January 2002. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Storyteller receives A.P. Anderson Award". Redwing Republican Eagle. May 24, 2009. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kevin Kling Profile at Festival of Homiletics". Festival of Homiletics. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Kevin Kling 1993 Whiting Award". Whiting Award Foundation. Retrieved September 17, 2015.

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