Author: Kennicott, James H.
Biography:
Kennicott, James H. (c. 1810-38: ancestry.com)
Most of the records of Kennicott's life have to do with his one play, Irma. He was a native of New Orleans working as a schoolmaster in New York when he entered a competition for new drama sponsored by James H. Caldwell, a theatrical impresario who managed the American Theatre in New Orleans. Kennicott won $300; his tragedy was staged with a popular actress in the starring role and was published in New York. He is said to have died "in Texas, of the prevailing sickness" (Berg). (James Fisher ed., Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Beginnings [2015]; A. E. Berg, The Drama, Painting, Poetry, and Song [1884] 266; ancestry.com)
Books written (1):
New York: E. B. Clayton, 1830