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Porter Van Zandt
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Porter Van Zandt (May 18, 1923 - October 14, 2012) was an American stage manager, actor, director, and producer best known for his work on Broadway. Early life Porter Van Zandt was raised in Rochester, New York by his parents Porter W. and Carol Van Zandt. His father worked as an automotive salesman. He starred in many high school plays including Idlings of the King, Young April, What a Life, and Death Takes a Holiday. He later attended University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill after serving in the United States Navy during World War II. Van Zandt acted for film including Big Town, King Richard II, and You Are There. Van Zandt continued to production stage manage for notable productions including The Miracle Worker, Gideon, Mother Courage and her Children, Wait Until Dark, and . In all, he stage managed 13 productions. He continued to work as an associate producer and production manager before becoming a producer. In the early 1970s Van Zandt worked exclusively as a director and producer, producing Broadway productions of The Three Sisters, The Beggar's Opera, Measure for Measure, Scapin, Next Time I'll Sing to You, The Robber Bridegroom, Edward II, The Time of Your Life, and Talley's Folly.<ref name":0" /><ref name":2" /> During his career, Van Zandt managed many non-profit theaters including The Acting Company and Circle Repertory Company.<ref name=":1" /> Personal life Porter Van Zandt was married to American actress Debra Mooney until his death in 2012. Van Zandt's extensive production files are available upon request via special collections at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City. 
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