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William Alderson was trained as an actor and teacher by Sanford Meisner and worked as Mr. Meisner’s principal assistant and Associate Director at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City for over twenty years. He made his directorial debut in 1975 with William Inge’s “The Disposal” at the Jan Hus Theatre in New York City. Mr. Alderson has been training actors for more than 30 years. The goal of any teacher is to bring the actor securely back to himself. This is the design of the Meisner Technique, which is based on “the reality of doing.” In addition to teaching, Mr. Alderson has directed a variety of theatre productions in New York, and worked closely with playwright Horton Foote. He directed Foote’s “The Traveling Lady” and “Lily Dale” at the Samuel Beckett Theatre in New York, and appeared in Foote’s well-received “The Roads to Home” with Jean Stapleton. Mr. Alderson is a member of the Director’s Unit of the Actor’s Studio and has appeared on and off-broadway, as well as in film and television. In 1993, Mr. Alderson opened the William Alderson Acting Studio in Los Angeles and subsequently founded the River Street Theatre.

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Jenni Melear Faces Greed, Corruption And Murder Starring In BULLITT COUNTY


Actress Jenni Melear confronts greed, corruption and murder starring in the award-winning independent action-thriller feature film, BULLITT COUNTY, set for limited nationwide theatrical release from AMC Independent on October 26th and VOD/DVD by Gravitas Ventures in February 2019.

Suspenseful Drama By Steve Tesich THE SPEED OF DARKNESS Comes to the Riverstreet Theatre


437 RIVER STREET THEATRE COMPANY are thrilled to present THE SPEED OF DARKNESS by Steve Tesich. William Alderson will direct the suspenseful production, part mystery, part thriller, and part morality play, opening February 9th, 2018, at River Street Theatre. Tickets on sale now at: https://riverstreettheatre.yapsody.com/event/index/171616

DBA Studio Announces BLACKBIRD at THE MET 9/8


DBA STUDIO is thrilled to have its acclaimed studio director Don Bloomfield, at the helm of the masterful, award-winning and intense production of "BLACKBIRD" by David Harrower.  The emotionally raw drama will open at The MET Theatre, September 8th, 2017.

River Street Theater to Present Two Plays by Leonard Melfi This Summer


One for the money, two for the show! William Alderson and the River Street Theater Company present two plays by Leonard Melfi, LUNCHTIME FROM ENCOUNTERS and BIRDBATH.

Broadway's Marc Oka is Featured in Hollywood's Frankenstein - A New Musical


Obsession, Desire and Ambition explored through the eyes of a madman. Frankenstein - A New Musical with music by Mark Baron, lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson, and a book by Jackson and Gary P. Cohen, is based on the Gothic Horror Classic by Mary Shelley, and brought to life with panache and flair. This musical follows the ill-fated life of an ambitious Victor Frankenstein who creates a monster and is forced to face the monster within.

Broadway's Marc Oka is Featured in Hollywood's Frankenstein - A New Musical


Obsession, Desire and Ambition explored through the eyes of a madman. Frankenstein - A New Musical with music by Mark Baron, lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson, and a book by Jackson and Gary P. Cohen, is based on the Gothic Horror Classic by Mary Shelley, and brought to life with panache and flair. This musical follows the ill-fated life of an ambitious Victor Frankenstein who creates a monster and is forced to face the monster within.

Broadway's Marc Oka is Featured in Hollywood's Frankenstein - A New Musical


Obsession, Desire and Ambition explored through the eyes of a madman. Frankenstein - A New Musical with music by Mark Baron, lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson, and a book by Jackson and Gary P. Cohen, is based on the Gothic Horror Classic by Mary Shelley, and brought to life with panache and flair. This musical follows the ill-fated life of an ambitious Victor Frankenstein who creates a monster and is forced to face the monster within.

Photo Flash: Robert Forster, Mira Sorvino and More Take Part in River Street's 110 STORIES Commemoration


Christopher Backus (Roadies, Underground), Samantha Esteban (Training Day, From Dust Till Dawn), Academy Award nominee Robert Forster (The Confirmation, The Descendants, Jackie Brown), Elizabeth Greer (Bates Motel, Ray Donovan, Corbin Nash), Sal Masekela (The Daily 10, E! Live From The Red Carpet), Image Award nominee Nicki Micheaux (Animal Kingdom, Lincoln Heights, The Shield), SAG nominee Mark Pellegrino (Quantico, The Big Lebowski, The Number 23), Gary Poux (Assasians Tale), SAG nominee & American Movie Award winner Stelio Savante (Where The Road Runs Out, The Making Of The Mob: New York, Eisenstein In Guanajuato), Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino (Falling Skies, Do You Believe, Mighty Aphrodite), Golden Globe nominee Diane Venora (The Insider, Heat, Bird) and Michael Welch (Twilight, Z Nation, Grace Unplugged) took part in 110 Stories earlier this month. BroadwayWorld has photos below!

Christopher Backus Joins Starry 9/11 Benefit Readings of 110 STORIES at River Street Theater


Christopher Backus (Roadies, Underground) has joined the starry cast for River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (by Sarah Tuft).

Mira Sorvino, Robert Forster and More Sign on for 110 STORIES Benefit at River Street


Academy Award Nominee, Robert Forster (The Confirmation, The Descendants, Jackie Brown), Elizabeth Greer (Bates Motel, Ray Donovan, Corbin Nash) SAG Nominee Mark Pellegrino (Quantico, The Big Lebowski, The Number 23), Emilio Rivera (Sons Of Anarchy, Z-Nation, Hitman: Agent 47) SAG Award Winner Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys With Kids, Entourage, Sopranos), Academy Award WinnerMira Sorvino (Falling Skies, Do You Believe, Mighty Aphrodite), Michael Welch (Twilight, Z Nation, Grace Unplugged) and Brian White (Chicago Fire, The Cabin In The Woods, Fighting) have joined River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (by Sarah Tuft).

Celebrities Commemorating 9.11 This Saturday & Sunday in Los Angeles


River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (A Play By Sarah Tuft) includes an all star cast:

Christopher Backus Joins Starry 9/11 Benefit Readings of 110 STORIES at River Street Theater


Christopher Backus (Roadies, Underground) has joined the starry cast for River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (by Sarah Tuft).

Mira Sorvino, Robert Forster and More Sign on for 110 STORIES Benefit at River Street


Academy Award Nominee, Robert Forster (The Confirmation, The Descendants, Jackie Brown), Elizabeth Greer (Bates Motel, Ray Donovan, Corbin Nash) SAG Nominee Mark Pellegrino (Quantico, The Big Lebowski, The Number 23), Emilio Rivera (Sons Of Anarchy, Z-Nation, Hitman: Agent 47) SAG Award Winner Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys With Kids, Entourage, Sopranos), Academy Award WinnerMira Sorvino (Falling Skies, Do You Believe, Mighty Aphrodite), Michael Welch (Twilight, Z Nation, Grace Unplugged) and Brian White (Chicago Fire, The Cabin In The Woods, Fighting) have joined River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (by Sarah Tuft).

MIRA SORVINO Joins JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER, BRIAN WHITE, MARK PELLEGRINO and More For 110 STORIES Commemoration Benefit


SAG Nominee Mark Pellegrino (Quantico, The Big Lebowski, The Number 23), SAG Award Winner Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys With Kids, Entourage, Sopranos), Academy Award Winner Mira Sorvino (Falling Skies, Do You Believe, Mighty Aphrodite), and BrIan White (Chicago Fire, The Cabin In The Woods, Fighting) have joined Image Award Nominee Nicki Micheaux (Animal Kingdom, Lincoln Heights, The Shield), SAG Nominee & American Movie Award Winner Stelio Savante (Where The Road Runs Out, The Making Of The Mob: New York, Eisenstein In Guanajuato) and Golden Globe Nominee Diane Venora (The Insider, Heat, Bird) in the cast of River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories'.

Jon Spano's JOEY VARIATIONS: A PLAY WITH DANCE to Play FringeNYC


Jon Spano's Joey Variations: A Play With Dance makes its World Premiere at the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival.

JOEY VARIATIONS: A PLAY WITH DANCE to Premiere at FringeNYC


Jon Spano's Joey Variations: A Play With Dance makes its World Premiere at the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival.

River Street Theater to Host Fundraiser This Month


RIVER STREET THEATER will hold a final fundraiser before its official launch in the form of ONE ACT PLAYS. Tickets now on sale at http://www.riverstreettheatre.org/

Broadway's Kevin Gray Dies at 55; Starred in PHANTOM, THE LION KING, SHOWBOAT, SPIDER WOMAN & More


BroadwayWorld.com has just learned the sad news that Kevin Gray, who most recently was seen in New York at the 25th Anniversary Gala for The Phantom of the Opera, passed away suddenly of a heart attack last night at the young age of 55. Gray leaves behind his wife, Dodie Pettit, who he met while starring in Broadway's Phantom.

Kevin Gray Joins Hartt Faculty


The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Gray as Associate Professor of Theatre.

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