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

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

Liz Swados had captured these children's stories and I was so thrilled -- uplifted -- for her and for them.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2016

Mr. Pinkleton and the choreographer, Ani Taj, who both studied under Ms. Swados at New York University, let the young cast’s natural energy rip without descending into chaos.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2016

In this four-part piece at La MaMa, written by Ellen Maddow and Paul Zimet, with songs by Ms. Maddow and Elizabeth Swados, the company will explore “the essence of character and identity.”

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2015

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