Background
Whelan, Michael Anthony was born on September 27, 1947 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of John P. and Mary A. Whelan.
Whelan, Michael Anthony was born on September 27, 1947 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of John P. and Mary A. Whelan.
Bachelor in Theatre Arts, William Paterson College, 1971. Master Theatre Arts, Villanova University, 1976.
Artistic director, associate producer, Creative Garden Theatre Company, Hollywood, California, 1980-1984;
artistic director, Creative Garden Theatre Company, Portland, Oregon, 1985-1988;
artistic director, Theatre Vision '88, Portland, 1988;
artistic director, co-producer, Avalon Prodns., Portland, since 1988. Teacher theater classes at college level, since 1977. Teacher Chemeketa College, Portland Community College, Firehouse Theater.
Acting coach Everson Mus.Art, Syracuse, California State University, Northridge, Ruth St. Dennis Theatre, Hollywood.
Member Northwest Playwrights Guild (board directors since 1987, steering committee Oregon chapter since 1987), Drama Guild, National Association Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling, Portland Area Theatre Alliance.
Married Linda Rachel Negrin, June 14, 1981.