Curriculum Vitae

Jonathan Yaakov Epstein

January 28, 2026

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:	jepstein@fsu.edu

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. 

Month-long Intensive for Professional Actors, 1988. Training as Text Teacher 1988-91. Tina Packer, Kristin Linklater, John Barton, Tony Simotes, Trish Arnold, Susan Dibble, Neil Freeman et al…. 

1977–1978	Webber-Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England. 

Patsy Rodenburg, Judith Gick, Hilary Wood, Roy Goodall et al... 

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.

Responsible for the Shakespeare performance training of the second-year MFA candidates. This course covers the full spectrum of classical performance skills – personalization, partnering, Rhetorical forms, verse and prose structure, First Folio work, Sonnets, philosophy of Theatre, actor-audience relationship and stagecraft as it pertains to various stage configurations. Other responsibilities include coordination with the Program Director and other faculty to assure integration of voice, movement and dramaturgy into the students' work on performance, as well as developing approaches for the integration of their previous training (Led at FSU/Asolo by Professor Malaev-Babel and based on the approaches of Vakhtangov and Demidov) into their work on Shakespeare and the classics. In addition to classroom activities, responsible for adapting and directing one play each year as part of the Conservatory's four play season, either in the Asolo Rep's Cook Theatre (2013-2016) or (2017, 2018) at The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. 

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. 

Devised and led an intensive Shakespeare course for the apprentice company and other interested company actors, using an approach which complemented and supported their other training in Suzuki Method and Linklater voice work. 

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. 

Work with the other department heads to plan, budget, cast, produce and implement the Company's performance seasons. Direct oversight over the 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2003 performance seasons. During this period, the Company's audience doubled in size - the 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2003 seasons each broke previous records for attendance. Beginning with the 1994 season, this position rotated among a pool of several senior members of the Company who served as Artistic Associates, generally for a one year term, in addition to their other duties with the company - usually directing or acting. From 1996 until 2003 Ariel Bock was the only year-round Artistic Associate. For budgetary reasons the position was eliminated after the 2003 season. During the 2003 season the position was held by Jonathan Epstein (with the title of Associate Artistic Director) and Ariel Bock. 2003 attendance was 25% larger than any previous season's and continues to be the largest attendance and box office in the Company's history. In addition to planning, budgeting, casting, and performing in the season, the Artistic Associates: Devised and produced the free Bankside Festival which brought 8,000 new patrons to the theatre during the 2003 summer season. Reconfigured the stage and seating in the Founders' Theatre from the original "Elizabethan" design to the current Thrust Stage. Planned and implemented (along with Facilities Manager Lon Bull) the protection of the previously open "Rose" playing space with a weatherproof tent. Attendance in the Rose quadrupled in 2003. 

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.

Artist/Designer in Residence

2004–2010	The Hotchkiss School. 

Resident Artist: Weeklong residencies, introducing Shakespeare performance, the sonnets, and formal Rhetoric to all four forms. Public lectures in the evenings for the community at large. 

1999–2001	Cornell University. 

Department of English, Guest lecturer on the Sonnets. 

1997–2001	Western Michigan University. 

Weekend and weeklong intensive workshops for senior theatre-majors. Introduction to Basics, Sonnet-work, Structure of the Verse and scenework. 

1999	Cornish College. 

Guest lecturer on Shakespeare Performance. 

1999	Intiman Theatre Company. 

Artist in Residence. 

1999	Seattle Shakespeare Theatre. 

Workshop leader. 

1999	University of Washington. 

Theatre Department, Guest lecturer on Shakespeare Performance. 

1998–1999	Malcolm X University. 

Visiting Artist in Shakespeare Performance. 

1993–1996	Wake Forest University. 

Theatre Department, Visiting Artist - Shakespeare workshops. Several residencies of varying lengths – introduction of performance principles to the Department of English, as well as intensive workshops for the Theatre students. 

1993–1994	Dartmouth College. 

Guest lecturer on Shakespeare in Theatre-in-Education. 

1991–1994	Amherst College. 

Department of English, Guest lecturer on Shakespeare Sonnets. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Graduate Teaching Award Honoree, Florida State University (2023). ($2,000). 
Graduate Teaching Award nominee, Florida State University (2018). 
Graduate Teaching Award nominee, Florida State University (2017). 
Graduate Teaching Award nominee, Florida State University (2015). 

Not yet eligible for award in 2014-15 based on length of time in position. 

Best Short Film, Indie Spirit Film Festival (2009). 
Elliot Norton Award nominee, Best Solo Performance, Elliot Norton Awards (2007). 

Boston's annual theatrical award ceremony. Nominated for performance in Via Dolorosa. 

Elliot Norton Award nominee Best Performance, Small Company, Elliot Norton Awards (2005). 

Boston's annual theatrical awards ceremony. Nominated for Iago in Othello at Boston Theatreworks. 

IRNE Award - Best Actor, Independent Reviewers of New England (1999). 

For Shylock in Merchant of Venice. 

Elliot Norton Award - Best Actor, Large Company, Elliot Norton Awards (1998). 

For Antonio in Merchant of Venice at American Repertory Theatre. 

Elliot Norton Award - Best Boston Actor, Elliot Norton Awards (1991). 

For An Enemy of the People and Ring Round the Moon. 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

Actors' Equity Association 1979-Present 
SAG-AFTRA 1984-Present 

Teaching

Courses Taught

	Classical Performance Styles (tpp5146)
	Classical Acting (TPP 5146)
	CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Fall term (TPP5146)
	MFA Practicum in Acting (TPP5284)
	Theatre Forum (THE4990)
	BUSINESS OF THEATRE Fall Term
	CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Fall Term (TPP5146)
	CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE SPRING TERM (TPP5146)
	INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE Summer Term in London (THE2000)
	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)
	CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE Spring term (TPP5146)

Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere

#	Epstein, J. Y. (2005–2009). Master Teacher. Berkshire Theatre Festival. 

Lead the Shakespeare training of the professional interns at the Berkshire Theatre Festival. 

#	Epstein, J. Y. (1990–2013). Master Teacher. Shakespeare & Company. 

Take a 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. Participate in the training and mentorship of new teachers. Participate in the 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. 

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. 

Founded and lead a series of master classes for principal players of Shakespeare &Company. These classes examine advanced topics pertaining to playing the major roles and are designed for highly skilled performers. 

Research and Original Creative Work

Publications

Invited Journal Articles

	Epstein, J. Y. (2020). The Summer of Our Discontent. Berkshire Jewish Voice, Volume 28 # 6, 19. Retrieved from https://cdn.fedweb.org/fed-49/2/BerkJV_Jul_20-web.pdf

Impact of Covid on the Arts. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (2020). The Summer of Our Discontent. Berkshire's Jewish Week. Retrieved from https://jewishberkshires.org/community-events/berkshire-jewish-voice/berkshire-jewish-voice-highlights/the-summer-of-our-discontent

A regional Journal with a widespread National readership because of the large number of Jewish second-home residents of the Berkshires. This article details the challenges and virtues of the Covid-summer of 2020. 

Invited Monographs

	Epstein, J. (2017). The Merchant of Venice - Hineni [Monograph]. Quarto, Fall/Winter 2017, 14. Retrieved from stahome.org/quarto

Quarto is the semiannual Journal of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA) - the leading organization of classical theatres in North America. 

	Epstein, J. (2016). Hineni [Monograph]. Shakespeare & Company 2016, 1, 21-24. Retrieved from shakespeare.org/files/resources/themerchantofvenice-hineni.pdf

Essay on the challenges posed by performance of Merchant of Venice and the specific issues around the character of Shylock. 

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

A review of a popular novel exploring the character of Shakespeare's Shylock, and modern responses to him. 

Nonrefereed Books

	Epstein, J. (submitted). KING HENRY THE FOURTH Parts One and Two Presented in One Evening. Manuscript submitted for publication.

In Negotiation - publication date expected 2018. Puck Press is a respected publisher of material relating to Shakespeare, including their ground-breaking pocket-sized single plays using the Folio source text. King Henry the Fourth would be their first publication of an adaptation. 

Presentations

Invited Presentations at Conferences

For invited presentations at conferences, 100.0% were international in scope.

	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

For invited lectures and readings of original work, 100.0% were regional in scope.

	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. 

Performed on the Tina Packer Playhouse stage during July and August of 2014. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Writer). (2013). License My Roving Hands [Theatrical Concert]. New Marlborough, Massachusetts. 

Original adaptation of love poetry from Chaucer to John Donne, performed with music of the period. 

Studio Recordings

	Epstein, J. Y. (Narrator). (2020). Moby Dick [Studio Recording]. [Origination of the work by Herman Melville]. [Artistic direction by Alison Larkin]. [Audiobook https://www.amazon.com/Alison-Larkin-Presents-Herman-Melville/dp/B08WC52C3S/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Audible+Moby+dick+epstein&qid=1621018117&sr=8-2], Alison Larkin Presents. 

Solo Narration of the complete novel by Herman Melville, with additional Poems and Interview. Currently a finalist for the Audie Award for Best Literary Fiction or Classics. This is the leading international award for Audiobooks. Awards ceremony and announcement March 4. 

	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. Y. (Adapter and Director). (2025, April–May). The Winter's Tale [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Cook Theatre: FSU/Asolo. 

	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. 

Named Outstanding Actor 2018 - Berkshire Eagle. 

	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. 

	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. 

Play for one actor - playing the role of David Hare. 

	Epstein, J. (Cymbeline). (2017, June–August). Cymbeline [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Tina Packer]. Lenox, Ma: Shakespeare & Company. 

Performing title role in company's Mainstage production. 

	Epstein, J. (Shylock). (2016). Merchant of Venice [Theatrical]. [Artistic direction by Tina Packer]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company. 

2016 BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR - WALL STREET JOURNAL. 

	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. 

#	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. 

Indie Spirit Award 2009. 

#	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. 

With Linda Hamilton. 

#	Epstein, J. Y. (Narration). (2007). Peer Gynt [Concert]. [Artistic direction by Keith Lockhart]. Salt Lake City: Utah Symphony Orchestra. 

#	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. 

Elliot Norton and IRNE Award Nominations. 

#	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. 

IRNE and Elliot Norton Nominations. 

#	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. 

#	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. 

IRNE Award. 

#	Epstein, J. Y. (Antonio). (1998). Merchant of Venice [Theatrical]. Cambridge, MA: ART. 

Elliot Norton and IRNE awards, Directed by Andrei Serban. 

#	Epstein, J. Y. (Theseus). (1998). Phaedra [Theatrical]. Cambridge, MA: ART. 

Elliot Norton and IRNE Awards. 

#	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. 

Elliot Norton Award. 

#	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. 

with Alicia Silverstone. 

#	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. 

#	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. 

Elliott Norton Award. 

#	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. 

with Keanu Reeves. 

#	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. 

#	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. 

With Richard Kiley, Joan Diener, Directed by Albert Marre. 

#	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. 

Not yet released but completed recording of an original poetical work. 

Juried Performances

	Epstein, J. Y. (Duke of Gloucester). (2023, June–September). The Contention - HENRY VI PART 2 [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Tina Packer]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakespeare & Company. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Andrei Botvinnik). (2022, June–August). A Wlak in the Woods [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Lee Blessing]. [Artistic direction by James Warwick]. Shakespeare & Company Roman Garden Theatre: Shakespeare & Company. 

Berkshire Eagle awards Best Actor and Best Production. Berky Award Nominee Best Play. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Adapter, Designer and Director). (2022, April). 12th Night [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Cook Theatre Asolo Conservatory: FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Production featuring second-year MFA Candidates. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Narrator). (recorded 2020, December). Moby Dick, or The Whale [Audiobook]. Allison LarkinPresents. 

Fully recorded, solo narration of the unedited complete novel. Due to be published this spring via online outlets and on CD. Expected to be nominated for Audible and other awards. 

Equity Performances

	Epstein, J. Y. (Leonato). (contract). Much Ado About Nothing [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Kelly Galvin]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Postponed until 2021 if possible - Postponed until 2022 due to Covid. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Co-director, set designer, Friar Laurence). (2025, June–August). Romeo & Juliet [Live Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Shakespeare & Company, Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Director and adapter). (2024). Romeo & Juliet [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Cook Theatre: FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Antigonus and Old Shepherd). (2024). The Winter's tale [Live onstage]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Tina Packer]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakesp[eare & Company. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Andrei). (2023). A Walk in the Woods [Live onsite]. [Origination of the work by Lee Blessing]. [Artistic direction by James Warwick]. Sarasota Garden Club: Shakespeare & Company. 

Reprise of successful summer production. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Gloucester and Clifford et al). (2023). The Contention (Henry VI Part 2) [Live stage]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Tina Packer]. Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Andrei). (2023). Walk in the Woods [Live onstage]. [Origination of the work by Lee Blessing]. [Artistic direction by James Warwick]. Shakespeare & Company: Shakespeare & Company. 

Best Actor Award. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Earl of Kent). (2021, July–August). King Lear [Theatrical]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Nicole Ricciardi]. Shakespeare & Company, Lenox, MA: Shakespeare & Company. 

The inaugural production in the New Spruce Theatre, starring Christopher Lloyd. The production was filmed and was available both in person and internationally online. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Earl of Kent). (recorded 2021, July). King Lear [Online recording of live performance]. Vimeo. 

Live to digital recording of King Lear, starring Christopher Lloyd, available internationally until 9/2021. 

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. 

Original live outdoor performances of the play by Second year conservatory students. 

	Epstein, J. Y. (Director, adapter, cameraman and production designer). (2021). Julius Caesar [Recorded and streamed]. [Origination of the work by Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Jonathan Epstein]. Sarasota and online: FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

This was an online presentation of the students' performance of Julius Caesar, shot at various venues in person and on greenscreen. It required coordination with Ringling Museum, Selby Gardens and The Northeastern University School of Architecture, which provided virtual sets for greenscreen use. Required invention of innovative recording and editing techniques, and both live and remote camera coordination. Production was streamed to a paying audience and reviewed by regional media. 

	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. 

Adapt the script for performance by 11 actors. Direct the second-year MFA students at 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. 

Adaptation and direction of the first outdoor Shakespeare production by the Asolo. 

	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. 

#	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. 

Co-designer of Production with Kiki Smith. 

#	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).

Evaluate and offer feedback to the first and third year students on their work as understudies for the Asolo Rep. These performances are an essential part of the training which must be completed successfully by all FSU/Asolo students. 

	Member, Committee for Recruitment for the Conservatory (2014–present).

Work with and evaluate onsite applicants for the program 2014-present. Participated in NYC auditions 2018-2019. 

	Member, MFA Qualifying Exam Committee (2014–present).

In collaboration with the Director and the rest of the Faculty, review and assess progress toward degree of all FSU/Asolo students. 

	Text-Teacher, Interdisciplinary Warm-Up Sequence (2013–present).

In collaboration with Voice, Movement and First-Year Faculty, devise an suitable warm-up which puts the second and third-year actors in creative alignment with all four disciplines. 

	Member, Faculty Representative for Asolo, Promotion and Tenure Commitee (2016–2017).

	Member, Movement Instructor Search Committee (2015).

Participate in recruitment, interviews and assessment of candidates for the permanent position of Movement Teacher. 

FSU College Service

	Member, Promotion and Tenure committee (2020–present).

Asolo Conservatory Representative to P&T Committee. 

FSU Department Service

	Member, Search Committee (2023–present).

Search for permanent Movement Instructor. 

	Member, Search Committee (2023–present).

Search for Permanent Business of Theatre Instructor. 

	Member, Progress toward Graduation (2013–present).

Assess and advise each student's progress toward completion of the MFA. 

	Traveling Member, Recruitment (2013–present).

Recruit incoming students - travel to URTA Audition sites as well as remote attendance. 

FSU Program Service

	Member, FSU/Asolo Admissions/Recruiting Committee (2018–present).

Attend New York URTA and private auditions. Consult with Director and Head of Acting on admissions offers. 

	Participant, Fundraising and Donor Relations (2013–present).

Attend Conservatory and Asolo Rep functions in order to reinforce the relationship between the program and its supporters. Recruit new donors (Responsible for the recruitment of two new current donors). 

The Profession

Juror for a Performance

#	National Shakespeare Competition. Lincoln Center, New York: English Speaking Union (2012).

Juror for National Semifinals. 

Service to Professional Associations

	Search Committee, Search for Permanent Movement Instructor, FSU/Asolo Conservatory (2023–present).

Ongoing. 

	Member, Search for Permanent Business of Theatre Instructor, Search Committee (2023–present).

	Member, Recruitment Team, FSU/Asolo Conservatory (2013–present).

#	Playwrights and Director's Lab, Member, Actor's Studio (2006–present).

The Actor's Studio is one of the world's foremost centers for development of the actor's craft. The Playwright's and Director's lab allows playwrights and directors to interact with actors and other members of the profession, to get feedback on the development of new projects. Productions which are first seen in the Lab are modified in response to their reception in the Lab and often go on to full production elsewhere. 

#	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).

	Equity Deputy, Equity Deputy for The Contention at Shakespeare & Company, Actor's Equity Association (2023).

Equivalent to Shop Steward. 

The Community

	Lecturer, Class on Julius Caesar, Longboat Key Education Center (2021–present).

LBKEC is an Adult Education and Outreach center, serving the Sarasota Community. These classes also serve as FSU/ASsolo outreach and marketing, since they concentrator on upcoming productions buy the Conservatory. 

	Founding Board Member, An organization founded to support and fund BIPOC training and participation in Classical Theatre, especially Shakespeare, Beyond Classical Theatre (2020–present).

Dedicated to the memory of my colleague the late Johnny Lee Davenport. 

	Board of Directors, Strident Theatre Company (2019–present).

Founding Member of the Board of a new theatre company in Northampton, Massachusetts. 

	Interviewer, Undergraduate Admissions, Harvard University (2013–present).

Interview prospective candidates for undergarduate admissions on behalf of the University. Report on their likely suitability and probable level of achievement at Harvard. 

	Lecturer, Presented class "Searching for Falstaff", Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) (2021).

OLLI is a nationwide network offering specialized adult education. This class was online and was attended by people all over the country. 

#	Board of Trustees, One Thousand Children (2008–2013).

A not for profit organization dedicated to the survivors of the Kindertransport and to protection of the right of immigration. 

#	Board of Trustees, Shakespeare & Company (1996–2008).

Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere

	Epstein, J. Y. (2024). Stage Design. FSU/Asolo. 

Co-Designed a new, reusable, Elizabethan stage for the Cook theatre. 

#	Professional activities that occurred prior to my employment at FSU.