About Michael

I was born and raised in Miami, got through High School, then spent 13 years between South Florida and Gainesville, earning a BA in Psychology and an MFA in Acting and Directing at the University of Florida. Reluctantly, I left G'ville and settled in Hollywood, FL and have been here the past 35 years or so.

I spent the last part of the 20th century acting and directing in most of the area's theatres and did some TV, film and commercial work. Then in the 90's, I oozed into teaching. Acting at Barry University, and some non academic venues, as well as theatre appreciation at the University of Miami. Before I knew it, the decade passed, the century turned and I found myself as the founder and Executive Director of The Acting School of South Florida.

In 2016, the time came to move on from the school. Since then, I have rediscovered "the actor" and "the director", found my way back to the stage, brushing off the rust of almost 20 years. In the past few years, I have added "the playwright." Recently I was honored to receive a Silver Palm Award and was selected as a Carbonell Award Finalist for my work in New City Players' production of ALL MY SONS.

It's different now, more fun, not as much stress. t's as if it's a second life. I want to collaborate, contribute, be relevant. I breathe now. It's instinct, not technique. Don't know how or why really, I just do it. I believe the means to a happy life is adaptation. There is no such thing sacrifice, one is simply adapting to new circumstances. Just adapt and call it a day.

My hobbies include thinking about maybe getting a new hobby, watching sports, old TV shows and reading. I also enjoy giving advice when asked, dropping golden nuggets of wisdom, though often ignored. That's okay though. Everyone has their own journey, and their own path. Things to learn and discover along the way, adapting to their own view of the world.

Peace.