Jon Fraser

Background

Jon was born on May 6 in Manhasset, New York, United States. Son of Willard and Lillian (Oluwek) Fraser.

Education

Jon studied at Columbia University. In 1977 he became a Bachelor of Arts.

Also, he was a student of the New York University. In 1989 he receiver a degree of the Master of Fine Arts.

Career

Stage director, SoHo Repertory, Gene Frankel Theater, New York Shakespeare Festival, New York City, 1976-1983. Resident director Impossible Ragtime Theater, 1977-1978. Writer, researcher Station WCBS-television, 1979-1980.

Assistant professor theater and film Long Island University, Southampton, New York, 1983-1991, associate professor, 1991-1996. Director broadcasting Station WPBX-FM, Southhampton, 1984-1987. House manager Roundabout Theater, New York City, 1979-1980.

Associate professor theatre C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University, Brookville, 1996-1997, professor theatre, since 1997, assistant dean School Visual and Performing Arts, 1996-1997, associate dean, since 1997. Director Southhampton Performing Arts Festival L.I.U., 1987-1988.

Works

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• book

  • The Study of Time. Proceedings of the First Conference of the International Society for the Study of Time, Oberwolfach (Black Forest) - West Germany
  • The Study of Time. Proceedings of the First Conference of the International Society for the Study of Time, Oberwolfach (Black Forest) - West Germany

• Other Work

  • Author: (plays) Against Nature, 1983, Kid Napper, 1989, Black Forest (produced by Phoenix Ensemble), 1994, Bungee (produced by Phoenix Ensemble), 1995, Heavy Mettle, 1999, Red, White and Blue, 2000, Heavens to Betsy (produced by Circle East Theater Company, New York City), 2000, Falling From Grace, 2001. Voyage (produced by Circle East Theater Company, New York City). Director numerous plays, 1976-1987.Appeared in movies Broadway Danny Rose, Zelig, Sophie's Choice.

Membership

Member The Parrish Art Museum, Southampton (regional council member 1986-1990, member performing arts committee, 1985-1986, member education committee 1984-1985). Board directors Cultural Center Southampton, Ling-Temco-Vought, East Hampton, New York. Member Actors' Equity Association, Dramatists Guild, Screen Actors Guild.

Interests

• Swimming, exercise, films, reading.

Connections

Father:

Willard Fraser

Mother:

Lillian (Oluwek) Fraser