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Known for his inventive sets, he quit theater to focus on painting. But he continued dreaming up designs for Dayton's and Bachman's.

Barbara Field, a queen of adaptations and champion of playwrights, dies at 87 Writer of Guthries "A Christmas Carol" also launched the Playwrights Center, where she mentored many.  February 23, 2021 — 7:57pm Text size Copy shortlink: Playwright Barbara Fields stage adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" was seen by millions during its 35-year run at the Guthrie Theater, introducing many to the power of theater with a transformative ghos...