Founding Artistic Director

Michael currently serves as Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre at CT State Community College, Tunxis. He has also taught at Eastern Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, and served as Director of Education of the Playhouse Theatre Academy.  As an actor, director, fight choreographer, and educator, Michael has worked regionally throughout New England, in New York, and in the UK. Selected theatres include: Elm Shakespeare Company, The Actors Studio, Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center, Ivoryton Playhouse, Flock Theatre, Playhouse on Park, Connecticut Shakespeare Festival, Hole in the Wall, Capital Classics, Hip to Hip Theatre, Esteigenius Theatre Festival, Colonial Theatre, and Tobacco Factory Theatre.

Michael has appeared in over 30 productions of Shakespeare’s plays, including title roles in Macbeth, Richard II, and Romeo and Juliet. Favorite roles also include Sir Lucius O’Trigger in The Rivals, Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice, and John in Dark of the Moon. He has also worked extensively as a voice actor, including over 50 audiobook titles. He is a graduate of the MFA in Professional Acting program at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Bristol UK, and has trained extensively at Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, MA. A native of southeastern CT, Michael still calls this region home with his wife, daughter, and new baby due in April. This company has been a dream for over 15 years. Thank you all for helping to make it a reality!