
Nicholas . Petron
Professor
Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences
Performing Arts Center 253
516.877.4931
petron@adelphi.edu
Professor
Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences
Performing Arts Center 253
516.877.4931
petron@adelphi.edu
Nicholas Petron (Professor and Chair, Department of Theatre) was born and raised in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. First encountered 鈥渞itual鈥 as an altar boy鈥攖his being supplemented by Saturday acting class at the Hudson Guild, spurred his passion. His degree in theatre from Kansas Wesleyan University was followed by an M.A. in the same from 麻豆直播. He received his Equity card as the Prince in The King and I and followed that with 12 years of stage work. On film, he has worked with Al Pacino, John Cusack, Tim Matheson and Kate Capshaw. His commercial credits include: Ponderosa Steak House and Eagle Brand snacks to name a few. He is the voice of 鈥淵鈥, 鈥淯p and Down鈥 and 鈥淧izza鈥 for The Children鈥檚 Television Workshop and is a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA. An 鈥淎ce鈥 award winner for radio commercial direction, his stage directing credits include: Uncle Vanya, Holy Ghosts, The Rimers of Eldridge, Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Moonchildren, Steel Magnolias, subUrbia and Uncommon Women and Others.