Background
Witcover, Walt was born on August 24, 1924 in New York City. Son of Louis J. Scheinman and Juliette (Tombacher) Benton.
Witcover, Walt was born on August 24, 1924 in New York City. Son of Louis J. Scheinman and Juliette (Tombacher) Benton.
Bachelor, Cornell Univercity, 1946; Master of Arts, Cornell Univercity, 1947; student, American Theatre Wing, 1947-1950; student, Lee Strasberg Acting Classes, 1950-1953.
Member Actors Studio, Directors Unit, New York City, 1955-1982. Member faculty HB Studio, 1960-1985. Professor of theatre State University of New York, Purchase, New York, 1977-1981.
Private instructor acting and drama New York City, since 1977. Professor of theatre University Maryland, Baltimore, 1986-1989. Artistic director Masterworks Laboratory Theatre, New York City, since 1968.
Dramatic consultant, Baltimore, 1987-1995. Guest director Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1984, Syracuse University, 1968, University Maryland College Park, 1983. Professional evaluator, University Maryland, College Park, 1984-1989.
Moderator, Lincoln Center Performing Arts, New York City, 1976. Guest lecturer Monmouth County Arts Center, Lincoln, New Jersey, 1973. Final judge, New Jersey Theatre League, Trenton, 1966-1967.
Theatrical specialist, 1951, with United States Air Forces in Europe.
With United States Air Force, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association, Society of State Directors and Choreographers (executive board 1966-1967), United University Professions, Actors Studio Directors Unit.