Background
Dana, Frank Mitchell was born on November 14, 1942 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Daskum Mitchell and Elizabeth Francis (Woods) Dana.
Dana, Frank Mitchell was born on November 14, 1942 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Daskum Mitchell and Elizabeth Francis (Woods) Dana.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Utah State University, 1964. Master of Fine Arts, Yale Drama School, 1967.
Assistant to Jo Mielziner, New York City, 1968—1969. Technical director Yale Drama School, New Haven, 1970-1971. Associate lighting director Ferd Manning, New York City, 1978-1988.
Guest lecturer University Washington, Southern Methodist University, San Francisco State University. Lecturer Mason Gross School Arts, Rutgers University, 1982-1997, assistant professor, 1997-1999, associate professor, 2000-2006, professor, since 2006.
Member International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees, United Scenic Artists United States of America 829 (lighting trustee 1970-1972, 96-2003, national vice president since 2002, pension & trustee committee since 2002).
Married Wendy Karen Bensinger, December 31, 1967. Children: Scott Cameron, Ian Michael.