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Saul Elkin, founder of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, dies

Saul Elkin, founder of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, dies
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Saul Elkin, a giant in Buffalo's theatre world, has died. Elkin founded Shakespeare in Delaware Park in 1976.

His talents often dominated the Shakespeare stage through the years. He was active with the Alleyway Theatre and the Jewish Repertory Theatre of Buffalo.

WATCH: Buffalo theater community mourns loss of Shakespeare in Delaware Park founder Saul Elkin

Buffalo theater community mourns loss of Shakespeare in Delaware Park founder Saul Elkin

Elkin was also a distinguished professor of theatre at the University at Buffalo.

Shakespeare in Delaware Park celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer. You can find more online here.