Background
O'Connor, James Arthur was born on November 24, 1937 in Buffalo.
O'Connor, James Arthur was born on November 24, 1937 in Buffalo.
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, 1960. Master of Arts, University New Mexico, 1963. Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Directing, Pennsylvania State University, 1969.
Associate professor art New Mexico Institute of Technology, 1963-1970. Professor theatre Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1978-1997, chair theatre division, 1986-1997, director theatre, 1987-1997. Chair, artistic director University South Carolina, 1997—2004, theater professor, since 2004.
Distinguished professor University Creative Technology, Shah Alam, Malaysia, since 2008. Stage director Repertory Theatre St. Louis, 1980-1995, Stage West, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1983, Alley Theatre, Houston, 1984, Walnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia, 1995, others. Director Utah Shakespeare Festival, 1989-2006, Clarence Brown Theatre.
Member University/Resident Theatre Association (vice president 1986-1992, president 1992-1996), National Theatre Conference (vice president 2006—2008 president 2008-2010). Society Stage Dir.s since 1983).
Son ofBernard and Elsie (Thoman) O'C. Children: Anita, Lisa.