Background
Epstein, Alvin was born on May 14, 1925 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Harry and Goldie (Rudnick) Epstein.
Actor director performance artist
Epstein, Alvin was born on May 14, 1925 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Harry and Goldie (Rudnick) Epstein.
Student, Queens College, 1941-1943; student, Ecole de Mime Etienne Decroux, Paris, 1947-1951; student, Sanford Meisner Professional Class, New York City, 1951-1952.
Teacher, Chamber Theatre, Israel teacher, Neighborhood Playhouse, New York City teacher, Circle in Square Theatre School, New York City teacher, Yale Drama School, 1968-1977; teacher, American Repertory Theatre Institute acting artistic director, Yale Repertory Theatre, 1972-1973; associate artistic director, Yale Repertory Theatre, 1973-1977; artistic director, Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis, 1978-1979. Member of faculty Salzburg American Seminar, 1972, Aspen Music Festival, 1980-1982.
Board of directors Theatre Communications Group, New York City, 1975-1977. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations.