Austin actor, producer and educator Billy Harden has died

Billy Harden, co-founder of  Spectrum Theatre Company, died early Tuesday. An actor, producer and educator, Harden appeared in many shows with Spectrum,  Zach Theatre and elsewhere.

Harden earned a doctorate in education and served as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. Among his memorable performances were multiple stagings of “I’m Not Rappaport” with fellow actor  Tom Parker.

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