Patrick Bynane received his Ph.D. in Theatre History/Criticism from Louisiana State University in 2002.

He studied at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University) where he completed his M.A. in Theatre and at Ashland University in Ashland, OH where he graduated with a B.A. in Theatre with an Acting/Directing emphasis.

He has worked professionally as a teacher, actor, director and technician in North Carolina, Louisiana, Missouri and Ohio. At TWU, Dr. Bynane advises the M.A. candidates, teaches theatre history, literature and structure as well as the introductory theatre course.