Background
Toscan, Richard Eric was born on July 1, 1941 in New York City. Son of Vincent E. and Stella (Werner) Toscan.
Toscan, Richard Eric was born on July 1, 1941 in New York City. Son of Vincent E. and Stella (Werner) Toscan.
Bachelor, Purdue University, 1963; Master of Arts, University of Illinois, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1970.
Postdoctoral teaching resident, National Endowment for Humanities, 1967-1969;
director Experimental College, California State University, Fresno, 1968-1970;
assistant chair division drama, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1970-1976;
associate dean school performing arts, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1976-1979;
associate professor division of drama, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1979-1986;
associate dean school of cinema, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1986-1990;
dean school of theatre, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1990-1992;
dean school fine and performing arts, Portland (Oregon) State University, since 1992. Advisory board International Contemporary Art Fair, Los Angeles, 1989-1991, Tygres HeartShakespeare Company, Portland, since 1992, Portland Center Performing Arts, since 1992, Image Theatre Mask Ensemble, since 1994. Member theatre panel Cultural Affairs Department, Los Angeles, 1990-1992.
Member selection committee Javits fellows unites states department Education, Washington, 1990-1993.
Fellow (Association) East Asian Study Center, American Society Theatre Research, International Council Fine Arts Deans.
Married Sharon Walker, December 22, 1979.