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a theater director and former Associate Director of the Juilliard Drama Division, died peacefully at home in Manhattan on Saturday, June 10. He was 87. Nephew of violinist Jascha Heifetz, Harold began his career as stage manager for producer David Merrick, then directed regional theater, off-Broadway, and Broadway. In 1974, Harold joined Juilliard's Drama Division where he spent 27 years as director, teacher, and administrator, mentoring countless students and colleagues. Harold's children Christopher, Nicholas, and Rebecca from his first marriage to the late Antonia Stone, and stepchildren Susan, Carla, Daniel, and Thomas Davidoff from his second marriage to the late Linda (Greenberg) Davidoff, along with their spouses, mourn the loss of his warmth, humor, and generosity. Harold is also survived by his cherished friend, Linda Amster, his brother David Behrman, nephews Michael and Peter Gelb, 14 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Actors Fund or to the Juilliard School to support the Harold Stone Drama Scholarship established by Bradley Whitford.
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Matthew
September 25, 2023
I´ll never forget you directing me in You Never Can Tell in 1978. You were so kind and encouraging. You always told me exactly what I needed to hear. You made us all feel that we could fly! Thank you forever Harold ! We love you!
Anthony Fusco
June 14, 2017
There will never come such another. Good-bye Harold, thank you for all your kindness and guidance.
Harold happily fixing something at the house on Fire Island
June 13, 2017
Eunice Wong
June 13, 2017
Dearest Harold. You made such a difference in my life, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that. Love, Eunice
Laura Bryson
June 13, 2017
I'm sorry for your loss and know that the whole Bryson family is sending you love and thinking about you all during this time. I know Harold will be greatly missed by many people.
Hal making a point at Susan & David's wedding in 2005
Dan Kirk-Davidoff
June 13, 2017
Lisa Dove
June 13, 2017
I have such love & respect for Harold Stone. A practical visionary with a deep and abiding kindness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your mentorship and friendship, may you rest in peace.
June 13, 2017
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise at 1Thessalonians 4:14 will bring you comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have
Ned
June 13, 2017
Goodby, my dear friend.
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