Everyman Theatre to Host Memorial for Resident Company Member

Everyman Theatre has announced that on Monday, October 20th at 7pm, actors, directors, designers, family members, friends, and audience members will gather at Everyman to remember the incredible life and work of Resident Company Member Vivienne Shub, who passed away at her home in Edenwald Retirement Community on September 18th. She was 95 years old.

Vivienne was a native Baltimorean who credited her father, Samuel Slovin, with first introducing her to the world of theatre. She would act out stories for him when she was a young girl. In high school, she was cast in local shows at Vagabond Players. She left the Towson State Teachers College after one year of schooling to pursue an acting career. However, after months of failed auditions in New York, she found her way back to Baltimore.

It wasn't until the early 1960s with the birth of Center Stage that Vivienne was able to work professionally as an actor. She appeared in their very first production - Moliere's Tartuffe. She went on to appear in numerous productions with the company for the next 20 years. She also received a Helen Hayes nomination for her work at Olney Theatre. She appeared on stages throughout New York, Philadelphia, Providence, Washington, DC and more.

Vivienne's expansive career also extended to the screen; she was featured in John Waters' cult classic Cry Baby. She also appeared in episodes of Homicide, American Experience and America's Most Wanted. She even appeared in a commercial with rock star Alice Cooper.

Everyman audiences remember her fondly for her work as a Resident Company Member with the theatre. Audiences were treated to performances by Vivienne in productions of The Waverly Gallery, The Crucible, Buried Child, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Trip to Bountiful, Heathen Valley, The Fifth of July, Hedda Gabler, Uncle Vanya, The Cripple of Inishmaan and Much Ado About Nothing. Her sister, Naomi Greenberg-Slovin, wrote several one-woman shows for Vivienne, as well, including Viva La Vivienne (which celebrated Vivienne's 90th birthday) and the wildly successful, record-breaking The Cone Sister.

"When Vivienne agreed to be a part of our Resident Company, it was one of the happiest days of my professional life," recalls Everyman's Founding Artistic Director Vincent Lancisi. "She was an artist of the highest caliber. Without intending to, she became an instant mentor to everyone at Everyman. The thought that we won't have that beaming smile lighting the halls of Everyman breaks my heart."

Theatre artists are the best at coming together to remember their own. Join the artists, family, and audiences who loved Vivienne Shub to celebrate her life at this special memorial tribute on Monday, October 20th.

Everyman Theatre is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to non-profit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Everyman Theatre is a proud member of the Bromo Tower Arts and Entertainment District.

Everyman Theatre is a professional Equity theatre company celebrating the actor, with a resident company of artists from the Baltimore/DC area. Founded in 1990 by Vincent Lancisi, the theatre is dedicated to engaging the audience through a shared experience between actor and audience seeking connection and emotional truth in performance. Everyman is committed to presenting high quality plays that are affordable and accessible to everyone.

Vincent Lancisi is the Artistic Director of Everyman Theatre; Ian Tresselt is the Managing Director.

For information about Everyman Theatre, visit www.everymantheatre.org or call 410.752.2208.

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