School of Theatre Arts

Acting

Originally from Danville, Illinois, Michael is an alumni of Illinois Wesleyan. He completed his graduate work at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, followed by the start of his professional career in the original Boston cast of "Forbidden Broadway Strikes Back!" Michael has appeared on Broadway in "The Scarlet Pimpernel" and with many regional theatres around the country, including Actors Theatre of Louisville, Cleveland Playhouse, Trinity Repertory Company, Pegasus Players, Barter Theatre and Westchester Broadway Theatre. He was featured in the U.S. premiere of "Anna Nicole, the Opera" with New York City Opera. Michael is the author of his solo show "How Zero Made the List" as well as his cabaret "The Limbo Room."

 

Education

M.M., Boston Conservatory at Berklee

B.F.A., Illinois Wesleyan University

 

Professional Affiliations

Actors Equity Association, American Guild of Musical Artists