Michael is the director of our new Los Angeles office. He joined Theatre Projects in 1998 and since 2006 has been splitting his time between Theatre Projects and his own theatre planning and design firm, Theatre Strategies Group. We're excited to have Michael back on board full-time to lead our Los Angeles office.

Before joining us, Michael was the lighting director and assistant production manager for the San Jose Repertory Theatre. He was the Rep's assistant project manager during the construction of their new theatre designed by Theatre Projects. His design and production experience includes theatre, dance, performance art, circus, and live musical concerts in over 130 theatrical venues nationwide. Michael's current work in the arts includes an on-going production collaboration with musician/producer/author Stephen Wade and lighting direction for San Jose Taiko.

Michael received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts, Webster University and a Certificate from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. He is a member of the American Society of Theatre Consultants and is a Construction Specifications Institute Construction Documents Technologist.