Curriculum Vitae
Jonathan Yaakov Epstein
January 27, 2020
General Information
University address: FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Department of Fine Arts School of Theatre 5555 N. Tamiami Trail rm 3058 Florida State University Sarasota, Florida 34243 Phone: 413 281-6859
E-mail address: [email protected]
Professional Preparation
1977 Bachelor's Degree, HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Major: English and American Literature and Language. Boylston Prize in Rhetoric and Oratory.
Nondegree Education and Training
2003–2004 Plastiques with Andrei Gregory.
1994–1997 Verse Structure with John Barton.
1988–1991 Shakespeare & Company.
1977–1978 Webber-Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England.
1973–1977 Styles with Norman Ayrton.
1973–1974 Kabuki with Onoe Kuroemon II.
Professional Experience
2013–present Specialized Teaching Faculty III, Asolo Conservatory, School of Theatre, Department of Fine Arts, Florida State University. Responsible for the Shakespeare performance training of the second-year MFA candidates.
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1990–present Senior Faculty, Shakespeare & Company. Senior Faculty Member, leadership teaching role in the Company's month-long intensive workshops for actors, as well as at weekend and week-long workshops both on and off-campus. Training and mentorship of new teachers. Planning and devising of the curriculum and development of the Company's aesthetic. Represent the Company as a guest artist at universities and at other theatre companies. This position requires a complete and thorough familiarity with all of Shakespeare's plays and with the broad range of criticism and analysis, a thorough grounding in the principles of playing, working capacity in combat, dance, and scholarly analysis, as well as an in-depth familiarity with Kristin Linklater's approach to voice-work, including the whole Classical Progression as well as Sound and Movement.
2005–2009 Associate Artist, Berkshire Theatre Festival.
2003–2004 Adjunct Professor, Boston University School of Law. Co-Leader with Professor Wendy Gordon of graduate seminar in Rhetoric and Intellectual Property law.
1995–2004 Artistic Associate, Shakespeare & Company.
1997–1998 Adjunct Professor, Theatre, Massachusetts Institue of Technology. Lead introductory classes in acting technique and voice for the actor.
1979–1980 Founding General Manager, The Hasty Pudding Summer Theatre. Rehabilitated a decrepit performance space. Reorganized and supervised restaurant and bar services. Coordinated community relations and casting.
Language Proficiency
German - intermediate in speaking and writing; advanced in reading. Hebrew - intermediate in speaking and reading; rudimentary in writing. Latin - intermediate in speaking; advanced in reading; rudimentary in writing. Yiddish - rudimentary in speaking and reading; none in writing.
Artist/Designer in Residence
2004–2010 The Hotchkiss School.
1999–2001 Cornell University.
1997–2001 Western Michigan University.
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1999 Cornish College.
1999 Intiman Theatre Company.
1999 Seattle Shakespeare Theatre.
1999 University of Washington.
1998–1999 Malcolm X University.
1993–1996 Wake Forest University.
1993–1994 Dartmouth College.
1991–1994 Amherst College.
Honors, Awards, and Prizes
Graduate Teaching Award nominee, Florida State University (2018). Graduate Teaching Award nominee, Florida State University (2017). Graduate Teaching Award nominee, Florida State University (2015). Best Short Film, Indie Spirit Film Festival (2009). Elliot Norton Award nominee, Best Solo Performance, Elliot Norton Awards (2007). Elliot Norton Award nominee Best Performance, Small Company, Elliot Norton Awards (2005). IRNE Award - Best Actor, Independent Reviewers of New England (1999). Elliot Norton Award - Best Actor, Large Company, Elliot Norton Awards (1998). Elliot Norton Award - Best Boston Actor, Elliot Norton Awards (1991).
Current Membership in Professional Organizations
Actors' Equity Association 1979-Present SAG-AFTRA 1984-Present
Teaching
Courses Taught
BUSINESS OF THEATRE Fall Term CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Fall Term (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE SPRING TERM (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Fall Term (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Spring Term (TPP5146) INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE Summer Term in London (THE2000)
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CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Fall Term (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Spring Term (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Fall term (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Spring Term (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Fall Term (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Spring term (TPP5146) CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Fall term (TPP5146)
Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere
Epstein, J. Y. (2005–2009). Master Teacher. Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (1990–2013). Master Teacher. Shakespeare & Company.
Adult Education
Epstein, J. (2016). Exploration of Macbeth. Longboat Key Education Cneter.
Epstein, J. (2015–2016). Three Adult Education courses in Shakespeare's Sonnets and As You Like It and Macbeth. Longboat Key Education center.
ADULT EDUCATION/OUTREACH
Epstein, J. (2016). ADAPTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF MACBETH. LONGBOAT KEY EDUCATION CENTER.
PROFESSIONAL MASTER CLASS SERIES
Epstein, J. (2015–2017). THE SHAKESPEARE STUDIO. SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY.
Research and Original Creative Work
Publications
Invited Monographs
Epstein, J. (2017). The Merchant of Venice - Hineni [Monograph]. Quarto, Fall/Winter 2017, 14. Retrieved from stahome.org/quarto
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Epstein, J. (2016). Hineni [Monograph]. Shakespeare & Company 2016, 1, 21-24. Retrieved from shakespeare.org/files/resources/themerchantofvenice-hineni.pdf
Invited Reviews
Epstein, J. (2016). Shylock Is My Name, by Howard Jacobson. Berkshire Jewish Voice, Vol 24 #8, 21. Retrieved from https://issuu.com/jewishfederationoftheberkshires/docs/berkjv_nov_16_web/21
Nonrefereed Books
Epstein, J. (submitted). KING HENRY THE FOURTH Parts One and Two Presented in One Evening. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Presentations
Invited Presentations at Conferences
Epstein, J. (presented 2016). Macbeth: Problems in Contemporary Presentation of Early Modern Drama. Presentation at 20th Annual Conference on Renaissance and Medieval Studies, New College of Florida, Sarasota, Florida. (International)
Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work
Epstein, J. Y. (2013). Shakespeare's Sonnets and the Story Behind Them. Delivered at OLLI, Berkshire Community College. (Regional)
Epstein, J. Y. (2008). Much to do With Hate but More with Love. Delivered at Hotchkiss School, Elfers Hall, Lakeville CT. (Regional)
Epstein, J. Y. (2004). Shakespeare's Sonnets and the Story Behind Them. Delivered at Berkshire Athenaeum. (Regional)
Original Creative Works
Scripts or Screenplays
Epstein, J. (Writer). (2014). King Henry the Fourth, Parts 1 and 2 [Adaptation of two plays into one]. Shakespeare & Company.
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Epstein, J. Y. (Writer). (2013). License My Roving Hands [Theatrical Concert]. New Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Studio Recordings
Epstein, J. Y. (Narrator). (2013). My Father's Moustache [Audiobook]. [CD 00261 37416], Henry David Epstein.
Epstein, J. Y. (Creator). (2010). Much to do With Hate but More with Love [Video recording of public lecture]. [DVD], Video Heritage Productions.
Epstein, J. Y. (Creator). (2010). Shakespeare's Sonnets [Live recording]. [Artistic direction by J Y Epstein]. [DVD], Video Heritage Productions.
Epstein, J. Y. (Narrator). (2009). Poets of Nature [Audiobook]. [Audiobook, isbn 0981809106], BMA Audio.
Epstein, J. Y. (Narrator). (2007). The Seige of London [Audiobook]. [CD Set, ISBN 0966340191], BMA Audio.
Epstein, J. Y. (Narrator). (2006). The Aspern Papers [Audiobook]. [CD Set, ISBN 0966340175], BMA.
Performances
Invited Performances
Epstein, J. (Robin). (2019). The Children [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Lucy Kirkwood]. [Artistic direction by James Warwick]. Elaine Bernstein Theatre: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. (Gustav). (2018, June–August). The Creditors [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by August Strindberg]. [Artistic direction by Nicole Ricciardi]. Elayne Bernstein Theatre: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. (Aaron Root). (2018, January). Mumbet [Feature Film Workshop]. [Origination of the work by Stephen Glanz]. [Artistic direction by Octavia Spencer/Alethea Root]. Mahaiwe Theatre: Berkshire International Film Festival.
Epstein, J. (Husband). (2018). QWERTY [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Joan Ackermann]. [Artistic direction by Joan Ackermann]. Great Barrington, Massachusetts: Mixed Company.
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Epstein, J. (David Hare). (2017, August). Via Dolorosa [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by David Hare]. [Artistic direction by Allyn Burrows]. Lenox, Ma: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. (Cymbeline). (2017, June–August). Cymbeline [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Tina Packer]. Lenox, Ma: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. (Shylock). (2016). Merchant of Venice [Theatrical]. [Artistic direction by Tina Packer]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. (Arthur Fenwick). (2015, January–April). Our Betters [Theatrical]. [Artistic direction by Michael Donald Edwards]. Mertz theatre: Asolo Rep.
Epstein, J. (King Henry). (2014). King Henry the Fourth [Stage]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare, adapted by Jonathan Epstein]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. (Peter Quince). (2014). Midsummer Night's Dream [Stage]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Tony Simotes]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Gustave). (2013). Heroes [Theatrical]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Tchaikovsky). (2013). None But the Lonely Heart [Theatrical concert]. Shakespeare & Company: Ensemble for the Romantic Century.
Epstein, J. Y. (Titus). (2013). Titus Andronicus [Theatrical]. Orlando Shakespeare Theatre: Orlando Shakespeare Theatre.
Epstein, J. Y. (Kent). (2012). King Lear [Theatrical]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Mark Rothko). (2012). Red [Theatrical]. Hartford, Ct: Theatreworks.
Epstein, J. Y. (Stephano). (2012). The Tempest [Theatrical]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Touchstone). (2011). As You Like It [Theatrical]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Antonio). (2011). Merchant of Venice [Theatrical]. National Tour: Theatre for a New Audience.
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Epstein, J. Y. (Roy Cohn u/s). (2010). Angels in America [Theatrical]. Peter Norton Space: Signature Theatre.
Epstein, J. Y. (Professor Zigman). (2010). Something Borrowed [Feature film]. Warner Brothers.
Epstein, J. Y. (George Plimpton). (2010). The Eye Has to Travel [Documentary Feature Film]. [Artistic direction by Lisa Immordino Vreeland]. LIV.
Epstein, J. Y. (Leontes). (2010). The Winter's tale [Theatrical]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Max Kellerman). (2009). Dirty Dancing [Musical]. National Tour: BAA.
Epstein, J. Y. (Engstrand). (2009). Ghosts [Theatrical]. Stockbridge, Ma: Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (Judge Devon). (2009). Law & Order [Serial TV]. [Artistic direction by Constantine Makris]. Universal.
Epstein, J. Y. (Max Kellerman). (2008). Dirty Dancing [Musical]. National Tour: Broadway Across america.
Epstein, J. Y. (The Husband). (2008). Lucy in the Sky [Short Feature Film]. [Artistic direction by Daniel Svedosh]. Dr Zeus Productions.
Epstein, J. Y. (Tchaikovsky). (2008). None But the Lonely Heart [Theatrical concert]. New York Symphony Space: Ensemble for the Romantic Century.
Epstein, J. Y. (Sam Katz). (2008). Paradise Lost [Theatrical]. Cambridge, MA: ART.
Epstein, J. Y. (Davies). (2008). The Caretaker [Theatrical]. Stockbridge, Ma: Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (Sigmund Freud). (2007). A Case of Hysteria [Theatrical concert]. New York: Ensemble for the Romantic Century.
Epstein, J. Y. (Tolstoy). (2007). Last Days of Tolstoy [Theatrical concert]. New York: Ensemble for the Romantic Century.
Epstein, J. Y. (McMurphy). (2007). One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest [Theatrical]. Stockbridge, MA: Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (Narration). (2007). Peer Gynt [Concert]. [Artistic direction by Keith Lockhart]. Salt Lake City: Utah Symphony Orchestra.
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Epstein, J. Y. (Prospero). (2007). The Tempest [Theatrical]. Boston, Ma: Theatreworks.
Epstein, J. Y. (David Hare). (2007). Via Dolorosa [Solo Theatrical]. Stockbridge, MA: Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (David Hare). (2007). Via Dolorosa [Solo Theatrical]. Brandeis University: Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (Salieri). (2006). Amadeus [Theatrical]. Stockbridge Ma: Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (Frank). (2006). Educating Rita [Theatrical]. Stockbridge Ma: Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (Brahms). (2006). Johannes Brahms [Theatrical concert]. New York: Ensemble for the Romantic Century.
Epstein, J. Y. (King Lear). (2006). King Lear [Theatrical]. Orlando Shakespeare Theatre: Orlando Shakespeare Theatre.
Epstein, J. Y. (Jonah). (2005). Jonah's Dream [Theatrical]. Storrs, Ct: Connecticut rep.
Epstein, J. Y. (Iago). (2005). Othello [Theatrical]. Boston Center for the Arts: Theaterworks.
Epstein, J. Y. (Nelson). (2005). Rat in The Skull [Theatrical]. Stockbridge, MA: Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Epstein, J. Y. (Jaques). (2004). As You Like it [Theatrical]. Founder's Theatre: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Schubert). (2004). Franz Schubert [Theatrical Concert]. New York: Ensemble for the Romantic Century.
Epstein, J. Y. (Othello/Iago). (2004). Othello [Theatrical]. Founders' Theatre: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Frosch). (2003). Die Fledermaus [Opera]. Boston: Boston Lyric Opera.
Epstein, J. Y. (King Lear). (2003). King Lear [Theatrical]. Lenox, Ma: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Dogberry). (2003). Much Ado About Nothing [Theatrical]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Himself). (2002). American Heavy [Radio Play]. BBC4.
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Epstein, J. Y. (Aufidius). (2001). Coriolanus [Theatrical]. Kemble st, Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Matt). (2001). Life Anonymous. New York: 45th St Playhouse.
Epstein, J. Y. (Bottom). (2001). Midsummer Nighht's Dream [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Aufidius). (2000). Coriolanus [Theatrical]. The Mount, Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Dr Isaacson). (2000). Law and Order (Collision) [Serial TV]. [Artistic direction by David Platt]. Universal.
Epstein, J. Y. (Feste). (2000). Twelfth Night [Theatrical]. Duffin Theatre: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (various). (1999). Brush Up Your Shakespeare [Theatrical Concert]. Boston: Boston Pops.
Epstein, J. Y. (Richard III). (1999). Richard III [Theatrical]. Duffin Theatre: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Shylock). (1998). Merchant of Venice [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Antonio). (1998). Merchant of Venice [Theatrical]. Cambridge, MA: ART.
Epstein, J. Y. (Theseus). (1998). Phaedra [Theatrical]. Cambridge, MA: ART.
Epstein, J. Y. (Matthew). (1998). Private Eyes [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Falstaff). (1997). Henry IV [Theatrical]. the Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Mesmer). (1997). In Her Sight [Theatrical]. Louisville, Ky: Humana Festival at The Actors' Theater of Louisville.
Epstein, J. Y. (Matthew). (1997). Private Eyes [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Stockmann). (1996). An Enemy of the People [Theatrical]. Lowell, Ma: Merrimac Rep.
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Epstein, J. Y. (John Aubrey). (1996). Brief Lives [Solo Theatrical]. the Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Falstaff). (1996). Merry Wives of Windsor [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Matthew). (1995). Laughing Wild [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Benedick). (1995). Much Ado About Nothing [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Petruchio). (1995). The Taming of the Shrew [Theatrical]. [Artistic direction by Michael Kahn/Adrian Hall]. Washington DC: The Shakespeare Theatre.
Epstein, J. Y. (The Man). (1994). Laughing Wild [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (le Gentil). (1994). Transit of Venus [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (The Men). (1994). Women of Will [Theatrical]. Charles Playhouse, Boston: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Brutus). (1993). Julius Caesar [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Puck). (1993). Midsummer Night's Dream [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Picasso). (1993). Picasso at the Lapin Agile [Theatrical]. Cambridge, MA: ART.
Epstein, J. Y. (Primo Levi). (1992). If This Is A Man [Theatrical]. Boston, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Brutus). (1992). Julius Caesar [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Hotspur). (1991). Henry IV, 1 [Theatrical]. New York: Riverside Shakespeare Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Pistol). (1991). Henry IV, 2 [Theatrical]. New York: RSC.
Epstein, J. Y. (Achilles). (1991). Living in Exile [Theatrical]. Lowell, Ma: Merrimac Rep.
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Epstein, J. Y. (Carrasco). (1991). Man of la Mancha [Musical]. National Tour: Mitch Leigh.
Epstein, J. Y. (the Twins). (1991). Ring Around the Moon [Theatrical]. Lowell, ma: Merrimac Rep.
Epstein, J. Y. (Henry Jarvis). (1991). The Aspern Papers [Theatrical]. the Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (The Men). (1991). Women of Will [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Scrooge). (1990). A Christmas Carol [Theatrical]. Lowell, MA: Merrimac Rep.
Epstein, J. Y. (Jaques). (1990). As You Like It [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Robert). (1990). Betrayal [Theatrical]. Lowell, MA: Merrimac Rep.
Epstein, J. Y. (Millen). (1990). Observe the Sons of Ulster.. [Theatrical]. Boston, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Prospero). (1989). The Tempest [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Jaques). (1988). As You Like It [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Guiderius). (1988). Cymbeline [Theatrical]. New York: Riverside Shakespeare Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Beaverbrook/Castlerosse). (1987). Double Cross [Theatrical]. Boston, Ma: Boston Shakespeare Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Faust). (1987). Goethe's Faust [Theatrical]. The Young Vic, London England: Rude Mechanicals.
Epstein, J. Y. (Nelson). (1987). Rat in the Skull [Theatrical]. Boston, MA: Boston Shakespeare Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Angelo). (1986). Measure for Measure [Theatrical]. New York: Bridge Theatre Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Matt). (1986). The Life at Ground Zero [Theatrical]. Gloucester, MA: Blackburn.
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Epstein, J. Y. (The Presser). (1985). The Workroom [Theatrical]. Malvern, PA: People's Light and Theatre Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (The Guard). (1984). Antigone [Theatrical]. Malvern, PA: People's Light and Theatre Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Macbeth). (1984). Macbeth [Theatrical]. Statewide Tour: Virginia Museum Theatre.
Epstein, J. Y. (Claudius). (1983–1984). A Prelude to Hamlet [Theatrical]. New York: No Smoking Playhouse.
Epstein, J. Y. (Lord Hastings). (1983). Richard III [Theatrical]. Knoxville, Tn: Clarence Brown Theater.
Epstein, J. Y. (Tony Lumpkin). (1983). She Stoops to Conquer [Theatrical]. Knoxville, Tn: Clarence Brown Theater.
Epstein, J. Y. (Mick). (1983). The Caretaker [Theatrical]. Knoxville, tn: Clarence bron Theater.
Epstein, J. Y. (Fezziwig). (1981). A Christmas Carol. Boston: Charles Playhouse.
Epstein, J. Y. (The Genie). (1981). Aladdin [Theatrical]. Statewide tour: Asolo.
Epstein, J. Y. (Hector). (1981). Man and Superman [Theatrical]. Boston, Ma: Charles Playhouse.
Epstein, J. Y. (Captain of the Inquisition). (1981). Man of la Mancha [Musical]. Boston, MA: Opera Company of Boston.
Epstein, J. Y. (Samurai). (1981). Rashomon [Theatrical]. Statewide Tour: Asolo.
Epstein, J. Y. (Young scrooge). (1980). A Christmas Carol [Theatrical]. Boston: Charles Playhouse.
Epstein, J. Y. (Monk). (1979). A Meeting by the River [Theatrical]. Palace Theatre, Broadway NY: Harry Rigby/TAK.
Epstein, J. Y. (Laertes). (1979). Hamlet [Theatrical]. New York: Troupe Theatre.
Epstein, J. Y. (Narrator). (recorded 2019, April–2020, January). Children of the Storm [Audiobook]. Lylea Creative Resources.
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Invited Production and Design
Epstein, J. Y. (Director and adaptor). (contract). Romeo and Juliet [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
Epstein, J. (Co-Director). (2019, May–June). The Final Say [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Meryl Cohn]. [Artistic direction by Joanthan Epstein and Susanna Apgar]. Smith College, Northampton, ma: Strident Theatre Company.
Epstein, J. (Director). (2019, April–May). As You Like It [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
Epstein, J. (Adapter and Director). (2018, April–May). Much Ado About Nothing [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
Epstein, J. (Director and Adapter). (2017, March–April). A Midsummer Night's Dream [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Selby Gardens, Sarasota, Florida: FSU/Asolo Conservatory and Asolo Rep.
Epstein, J. (Fight Director). (2016, December–2017, January). A View From the Bridge [Theatrical]. [Artistic direction by Andrei Malaev-Babel]. Cook Theatre, Asolo Conservatory: FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
Epstein, J. (Director and Production Designer). (2016). Macbeth [Theatrical]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Cook Theatre, Asolo Conservatory: FSU/Asolo Conservatory.
Epstein, J. (Director and Designer). (2015, September–November). An Iliad [Theatrical]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. (Adapter/Director). (2014, December–2015, January). As You Like It [Theatrical]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Cook Theatre: Asolo Conservatory.
Epstein, J. (Director/Adapter). (2014, July–September). King Henry the Fourth [Theatrical]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Shakespeare & Company, Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director and Adapter). (2013). Henry IV [Theatrical]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director and Producer). (2013). My Father's Moustache [Audiobook]. Henry David Epstein.
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Epstein, J. Y. (Director). (2011). Henry IV Part 1 [Theatrical]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director). (2011). The Hollow Crown [Theatrical Concert]. Lenox, Ma: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director, Set Designer). (2002). Henry V [Theatrical]. Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director of Narration). (2002). Stealing the Fire [Documentary Film]. [Artistic direction by John Friedman]. Friedman/Nadler.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director). (1999). Barnes & Noble Conquer the World [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director). (1998). Coriolanus [Theatrical]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Co-Director). (1996). The Pretext & The Verdict [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director). (1996). Women of Will II [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director and Adapter). (1993). The Rise of Richard [Theatrical]. The Mount: Shakespeare & Company.
Epstein, J. Y. (Director). (1991). A Moon for the Misbegotten [Theatrical]. Lowell, MA: Merrimac rep.
Service
Florida State University
FSU University Service
Stagecraft Evaluator, Asolo Rep Understudy Runs (2014–present).
Member, Committee for Recruitment for the Conservatory (2014–present).
Member, MFA Qualifying Exam Committee (2014–present).
Text-Teacher, Interdisciplinary Warm-Up Sequence (2013–present).
Member, Faculty Representative for Asolo, Promotion and Tenure Commitee (2016–2017).
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Member, Movement Instructor Search Committee (2015).
FSU Program Service
Member, FSU/Asolo Admissions/Recruiting Committee (2018–present).
Participant, Fundraising and Donor Relations (2013–present).
The Profession
Juror for a Performance
National Shakespeare Competition. Lincoln Center, New York: English Speaking Union (2012).
Service to Professional Associations
Playwrights and Director's Lab, Member, Actor's Studio (2006–present).
Deputy, Deputy represents the cast in disputes with management. Fulfilled this role in at least one production per year since 1981, Actor's Equity Association (1981–present).
The Community
Board of Directors, Strident Theatre Company (2019–present).
Interviewer, Undergraduate Admissions, Harvard University (2013–present).
Board of Trustees, One Thousand Children (2008–2013).
Board of Trustees, Shakespeare & Company (1996–2008).
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