Donald Petrie

A graduate of Cal State Northridge with a B.A. in Theatre, anda graduate of the A.F.I. Director''s program, Petrie''s backgroundincludes not only directing film, but also direction of a number oflocal theatre productions and acting roles in major films and television series. The list includes the direction of two A.F.I. shortfilms "Suburban Tragedy" and "Solitaire," film roles in "The TurningPoint," "Fort Apache," "The Bronx," and direction for such stage productions as "The Grapes of Wrath," "Sweet Eros," and the acclaimedproduction of "The Lunch Girls." Petrie is currently directing theLos Angeles premiere of "Gemini," opening in February at the WestCoast Ensemble and has in development a number of film projects. Theson of Director Daniel Petrie and Producer Dorothea Petrie, it isobvious that the young Petrie has followed suit entering the entertainment profession at an impressive pace.