About Michael J.
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Experience
Guest Professor
Aug, 2007 - Nov, 2008Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Taught stage combat classes, choreographed fights for Romeo and Juliet and directed "My Children! My Africa!"
Guest Professor
Jan, 2012 - Jan, 2012Indiana University
One month residency teaching stage combat and mime.
Education
BFA, Drama
Sep, 1976 - May, 1980University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Certifications
Certified Teacher
Jul, 1995Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD)
Certified to teach skills proficiency tests with the SAFD, as well as teach and assist at the National Stage Combat Workshop.
Fight Director
Jan, 1997Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD)
Recognized by the SAFD as a highly qualified director of stage violent in the professional arena.
Awards
The Source Award
Dec, 1993Source Theatre Company
Affiliations
Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Dec, 1984An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.
Society of American Fight Directors
Jan, 1991The Society of American Fight Directors is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety and fostering excellence in the art of stage combat. Whether you are a producer, director, actor or teacher, we can help accelerate your stage combat skills.
Actors' Equity Association
Jul, 1986Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.
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