Joyce Piven, the influential acting teacher who co-founded Evanston’s Piven Theatre Workshop and was the mother of actor Jeremy Piven and filmmaker Shira Piven, has died at age 94.

Joyce Piven was, he says, “my life,” as well as his acting teacher since eighth grade. So when Piven is in town June 6 for two shows at The Vic Theatre, his mom’s spirit will be part of the ...

Jeremy Piven (right) holds a microphone for his mother, Joyce Piven, founder of the Piven Theatre Workshop, as she addresses a crowd at the 45th anniversary of the school in Evanston on May 6, 2017.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jeremy Piven is back home this weekend to present his remarkable new film, "The Performance." It's about a dancer who risks his life for his art. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.