As a gamer who cherishes the intersection of art and life, I can’t help but feel deeply moved by the story of Ted Weiant. A man who wore multiple hats – director, teacher, landscape designer, and entrepreneur – he embodied the spirit of creativity and resilience that drives us all.
Ted Weiant, who led Stephanie Zimbalist in a Los Angeles performance of A.R. Gurney‘s “Sylvia” and oversaw over 500 presentations of the playwright’s most acclaimed work, “Love Letters,” has passed away. He was 77 years old.
Weiant passed away on November 29, after suffering a heart attack at his home in Ceaucé, France, as confirmed by his publicist, Ken Werther.
As a dedicated theater enthusiast, I had the privilege of contributing to the success of budding playwrights at the Playwrights’ Kitchen Ensemble, nestled within the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles. Alongside my late partner, Tony Award winner Joan Stein, I also took charge of managing the Canon Theatre in Beverly Hills, though it eventually ceased operations.
In 1997, at the Coronet Theatre, Weiant was the director for Zimbalist who played a dog in the humorous play “Sylvia.” This production had first been staged off-Broadway a few years prior, with Sarah Jessica Parker in the lead role.
He also had a thriving landscape design business.
Edward Weiant hails from Connecticut, born on June 10, 1947. After completing his education at the University of Connecticut, he established his residence in New York City’s West Village. Here, he launched his stage career at the New York Academy of Theatrical Arts, where he also served as an instructor and director.
In 1974, he encountered Stein and they got married three years after. In 1990, they shifted to Los Angeles. She was awarded the Tony for best play in 1999, which was Warren Leight’s “Side Man,” a drama revolving around a jazz musician’s tumultuous life. Later on, she formed a television company with Steve Martin.
After her passing from appendix cancer in 2012, Weiant pursued his long-held desire to live in France and reestablished his life in the village of Ceaucé. He encountered Pantelis Karras in 2017, and they tied the knot in 2021; their days were spent between the French countryside, Paris, Greece, and Bali.
In addition to his husband, survivors include his daughter, Kimberly.
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2024-12-12 04:54