Michael has served as choreographer for the productions of Altar Boyz, Miss Kitty’s Wild West Revue and Scrooge In Rouge (Diversionary Theatre); Chicago: A Speakeasy Cabaret, Grey Gardens and A Midsummer Night’s Fever (ion Theatre); as well as Carnvial! and Suds (Coronado Playhouse). He has been the recipient of numerous awards including two Lester Horton Awards for his solos Tin Soldier and Bump in the Road, the LA Stage Scene Award for Outstanding Choreography for Altar Boyz and the Bravo San Diego Award for Outstanding Choreographer of 2012. Last year, he was nominated for a Craig Noel Theater Award for Outstanding Choreography for Altar Boyz. Most recently, Michael was nominated again for a Bravo San Diego Award as Outstanding Choreographer of 2013 for his contemporary/musical theatre work. Upcoming projects: choreographer for Bare: a Pop Opera at Diversionary Theatre and The Full Monty at New Village Arts.