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Nicholas . Petron

Professor
Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences

Performing Arts Center 253
516.877.4931
petron@adelphi.edu

General Information

Personal Statement

Personal Statement

Nicholas Petron (Professor and Chair, Department of Theatre) was born and raised in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. First encountered ritual as an altar boythis being supplemented by Saturday acting class at the Hudson Guild, spurred his passion. His degree in theatre from Kansas Wesleyan University was followed by an M.A. in the same from 91勛圖厙. He received his Equity card as the Prince in The King and I and followed that with 12 years of stage work. On film, he has worked with Al Pacino, John Cusack, Tim Matheson and Kate Capshaw. His commercial credits include: Ponderosa Steak House and Eagle Brand snacks to name a few. He is the voice of Y, Up and Down and Pizza for The Childrens Television Workshop and is a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA. An Ace award winner for radio commercial direction, his stage directing credits include: Uncle Vanya, Holy Ghosts, The Rimers of Eldridge, Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Moonchildren, Steel Magnolias, subUrbia and Uncommon Women and Others.

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