As an arts educator, Michael has taught for the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer DARTS program at Tanglewood, The Flying Cloud Institute, The New York Kids Club, Falls Village Children’s Theatre, and the Soundry Music Studio. As an actor he has walked and talked on many stages (Sharon Playhouse, Stages St. Louis, Bucks County Playhouse, The Ogunquit Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, Cumberland County Playhouse, Yorktown Stage, as well as touring companies with Chamber Theater Productions and American Family Theatre) and is a member of Actors Equity. Originally from the Hudson Valley NY, Michael received his training at the American Music and Dramatic Academy, The Simon Studio, and has coached with director Richard Sabellico. He is also on the staff at Dewey Memorial Hall, where he frequently produces and hosts events. Michael lives in Sheffield with his wife Ruby and their three cats.
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