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Ronald Kurtz '54, '59, SM '60, a materials manufacturer with a great love of art, died on Nov. 20. He was 89. Kurtz earned three degrees at MIT — a bachelor's degree in industrial management and bachelor's and master's degrees in metallurgy — all of which contributed to his keen interest in art and his extensive involvement with the Institute.
click to enlarge Orel Cholette The story of House Theatre mirrors that of so many other legendary ensembles in Chicago. A group of friends meet in college and decide to start a company, doing shows that promise to bring originality and verve and epic vision to the stage, often by breaking fourth walls and questioning the traditional models of dramatic storytelling. From Steppenwolf to Theater Oobleck to Lookingglass to [insert your favorit...