Mann, who was also Circle in the Square's artistic director and co-producer, has been called one of the foremost figures in the birth of the Off-Broadway theater movement. 10 years after founding the theater with Jose Quintero in 1951, Mann established the Circle in the Square Theatre School to provide training for aspiring actors. Mann's memoir, "Journeys In The Night: Creating a New American Theatre with Circle In The Square," tells the story of his partnership with Quintero and the rise of the Circle in the Square Theatre from Off-Broadway to Broadway.
The memorial service will be held at Circle in the Square Theatre, which is located at 1633 Broadway (at 50th Street) in Manhattan. Seating is open to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Watch Back Stage's 2010 video interview with Mann at BackStage.com.
