Swados

American  

[swey-dohs, swah‑] / ˈsweɪ doʊs, ˈswɑ‑ /

noun

1. Harvey, 1920–72, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

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Example Sentences

When he was still in high school, Gutierrez was mentored by the composer, writer and director Elizabeth Swados, a pillar of La MaMa.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022

As an undergraduate at Harvard, he met the composer Elizabeth Swados, who was an artist-in-residence there, and who became an influential mentor for Mr. Friedman.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2017

Elizabeth Swados cast him in a musical called “Jabu” and helped him get his first grant, for $7,000.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2016

With music by Elizabeth Swados, this sonically lush production of Shakespeare’s late play — presented by La MaMa at the Ellen Stewart Theater — takes its cue from Prospero’s slave, Caliban.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2014

There is music by the respected composer Elizabeth Swados.

From New York Times • May 29, 2014