Michael began his television career as a producer on the long running "Love Connection." He then went on to write, produce and direct all genres of unscripted TV from Documentaries and Talk Shows to Biographies and Travel Shows. After several years of Showrunning up to 9 projects at one time, Michael joined the team at Authentic Entertainment where he currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his work in Television, Michael worked on Broadway for 9 years as the Chief Operating Officer for Sweet Concessions, Inc, Broadway's Premiere Concessionaire, Caterer and provider of VIP Hospitality Services. You have him to thank for introducing Pre-ordering drinks for Intermission in the US! Previous ventures in the Entertainment business include 20 years as a professional actor, singer, director and playwright culminating in the formation of the Award-Winning Avante Garage Comedy Repertory Theatre Company, which he founded and served as Artistic Director for multiple seasons at various venues in Nashville, TN. In 1992, Michael opened The Avante Garage Dinner Theatre which he owned with partners Joe Correll, Jamey Green and Kathy Shepard. Away from work, Michael enjoys Gourmet Cooking, Adventure Travel, Women's Roller Derby and Pitbulls!
