Jack Aranson
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Jack Aranson (1924 – 3 January 2008) was a an American actor, trained in Ireland and England, noted for acting in many Shakespeare plays and several one-man shows. He was one of the last actor/managers, creating and managing several small companies in California and New York.
[edit] Career
He began his professional career in England by serving a two-year apprenticeship at the Old Vic theatre. He has since toured Ireland in many Shakespearean roles in a different play every night. Mr Aranson went to New York to play in King Lear with Orson Welles. He was director of Shakespeare at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
[edit] Quotations
To devise a version of Moby-Dick as a one-man theatre piece comes under the heading of 'They said it couldn't be done.' Jack Aranson has done it superbly. - TIME magazine
As Ahab, Mr Aranson takes on stature. He reaches up to confront the stars. His chest expands. His voice is a trumpet, roaring over the sound of the sea. His eyes glitter with frenzy. It is a brilliant performance. - Elloit Norton, Boston Herald American
