Michael is a NIDA-trained actor and director of numerous theatre productions, including The Maj Monologues and The Deep Blue Sea (for which he was nominated for Equity Best Director), and a number of WAAPA productions, to mention just a few.
Michael teaches theatre and film at Curtin and Notre Dame Universities and also for Bell Shakespeare and NIDA, and is currently in the final stages of a PhD, looking at performance and writing practices in theatre.
Having been employed regularly in high schools since 2002, assisting Yr 11 and 12 Drama teachers and students with the practical aspects of writing monologues and the performance exam, Michael will offer participants practical methods to assist struggling students attain break-through moments as well as techniques to enhance high achievers material.
For Michael's full acting, directing and educating CV please visit http://www.filmbites.com.au/professional-learning-adult-workshops/
Wednesday 16 March
9 to 1.30pm
All Saint’s College Theatre, Bull Creek
Investment: $450 ($400 if paid before Friday 4 March)
Book here: http://www.trybooking.com/KJGN or to be sent an invoice to your school please email details and/or purchase order number to peta@filmbites.com.au
For more information please phone Peta on 9209 2689
$400 if paid before Fri 4 March
$450 from 5 March
"Mike has an effortless, humorous and experienced style that engages students and breaks down complex principles into tangible and understandable ideas and skills. He is a master of the real world example and students leave his workshops with a reliable toolkit that can be readily applied in the classroom." B Andrews, Scotch College
“Mike has been tutoring students in writing, directing and performing the Original Solo Performance piece at Carine for the past 14 years. In that time he has inspired students to think in different ways, upskilled students in the writing conventions of Drama and built their confidence in working with their pieces. Students have responded to his 'tricks of the trade' making the OSP task an enjoyable experience. Mike is an asset to our program and his knowledge is invaluable”. M Pudney, Carine SHS