Background
Athanason, Arthur Nicholas was born on August 17, 1937 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of Nicholas Arthur and Thedusa (Peterson) Athanason.
Athanason, Arthur Nicholas was born on August 17, 1937 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of Nicholas Arthur and Thedusa (Peterson) Athanason.
Bachelor in English, University Florida, 1959. Master of Fine Arts in Drama, Yale University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in English, Pennsylvania State University, 1972.
Instructor speech and drama, George Washington University, Washington, 1965-1966; assistant Professor of English, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1970-1979; associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1979-1992; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1992. Director plays: BoarsHead Public Theater, Lansing, Michigan, Okemos Barn Theater, Michigan State University, Riverwalk Theatre, Lansing.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1962-1964. Member Modern Language Association.