Background
Shapiro, Mel was born on December 16, 1935 in Brooklyn. Son of Benjamin Shapiro and Lillian (Lazarus) Bestul.
Shapiro, Mel was born on December 16, 1935 in Brooklyn. Son of Benjamin Shapiro and Lillian (Lazarus) Bestul.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1961. Master of Fine Arts, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1961.
Resident director, Arena Stage, Washington, 1963-1965; producing director, Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, 1968-1970; master teacher drama, New York University, New York City, 1970-1980; guest director, Lincoln Center Repertory, New York City, 1970; director, New York Shakespeare Festival, New York City, 1971-1977; professor, Carnegie Mellon U., Pittsburgh, 1980-1990; head department, Carnegie Mellon U., Pittsburgh, 1980-1987. Head acting University of California at Los Angeles School Theater, Film and television, since 1990. Founder Onstage Company, Los Angeles, 1993.
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With United States Army, 1955-1957. Member Society Stage Directors and Choreographers (founder, editor The Journal 1978).
Married Jeanne Elizabeth Shapiro, February 23, 1963. Children: Joshua, Benjamin.