Cast - Noises Off

Directed by Greg Tamblyn

Popular Portland composer/performer Michael Allen Harrison brings his hot new musical to Lakewood for its world premiere and the start of Lakewood's 56th season. Co-written with David Bates, the story of Prometheus is about the legendary Greek who stole the sacred flame of the gods and gave it to man. This exciting new musical, directed by Greg Tamblyn, features ballads, big-band swing, children's choruses and ensemble arrangements. Zeus and the heavens ignite with this epic tale! The title sponsor for Prometheus the Musical is Providence Health & Services.

Todd Tschida (Theo) has appeared in Plaid Tidings (Triangle Productions), Hauling Out The Holidays (Broadway Rose), Hello, Dolly! and Where's Charley? (Lakewood) and as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (New Century Players). Todd earned his B.S. in Theater from Eastern Oregon University. Favorite roles include George Gibbs (Our Town), Percy (Scarlet Pimpernel) and Jack (Into The Woods). He would like to thank his friends and family for their support.

Sophia Shely (Young Amara) is thrilled to be part of the wonderful cast of Prometheus. She was last seen as C.G Paterson in Annie Warbucks (Tin Pan Alley Theatre Company). She has been active with NW Children's Theater, where she performed in Talk to the Animals, and as Peeper in A Storybook Christmas. Sophia is ten years old and entering the fifth grade. She loves singing, acting and dancing. Sophia would like to thank Greg for this wonderful opportunity and her family for loving and supporting her.

Evan Shely (Young Theo) is so excited to be making his professional stage debut in the premiere of Prometheus, the Musical! Evan has been studying acting and musical theater at the NW Children's Theater and has been seen in Talk to the Animals, and as Brickle in A Storybook Christmas, both with Kid's Company NW. Evan is ten years old and entering the fifth grade. He is an avid drummer, baseball player, and water skier. Evan would like to thank Greg for this opportunity, the staff of NWCT for putting up with and believing in him, and his family for supporting his interests.

Michael Allen Harrison (composer, conductor, performer) is a Steinway Signature artist. His music is best described as a genre of its own. His cutting edge, classical contemporary style carves a distinct niche of timeless music which far exceeds the scales of his Steinway keyboard. As a sought after producer, composer and arranger, this well-known concert pianist has been in the music scene for over two decades.

Performing for President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Quincy Jones and the Dalai Lama, Michael has also been the opening act for the Celebrity Forum Speaker Series highlighting Walter Cronkite, Jerry Spence, Margaret Thatcher, Jerry Lewis, Colin Powell, Jan Schlichtman and James Whitmore. He has received many accolades including a NASA Orbiting Certificate for air play in space on the space shuttle Endeavor and one of his albums went up on the space shuttle Discovery.

Michael has also performed at the United Nations premiering his tribute song "Remembrance" for the 50th Anniversary of Israel's Independence, as well as The World Peace Conference at the Hague, in the Netherlands. Joining the ranks of Vera Katz (former Mayor) and Oregon Symphony Conductor, James Depriest, Michael also had a Star set in stone named in his honor in front of the Portland, Oregon Performing Arts Center recognizing his talent and his significant contributions to the arts.

Michael's noteworthy philanthropy outreach in his "City of Roses" has left its mark. As an activist to an initiative he calls "Bring Back The Music," Michael launched "Ten Grands" and The Snowman Foundation in 2000. "Ten Grands" is the main platform where Michael and nine other pianists perform together on ten pianos to benefit the Snowman Foundation that supports school programs where music has been eliminated due to budget cuts and provides instruments and scholarships for kids who can't afford it. In addition, Michael has released over 20 Benefit CD's in his continued support of his beloved community.

In 1986 Michael debuted his first album which quickly launched him in the Northwest scene as one of the most loved and recognized musicians. Since then Michael has released over 40 CD's sharing his wide variety of composing styles. His musical genius crosses many different genres, from classical contemporary to new age/world and smooth jazz. He launched M.A.H. Records in 1984 which became his well-known label for other popular Northwest artists. To date, Michael has produced over 200 musicians including his most recent CD for Katie Harman, Miss America 2002, and a just released new duet CD, "At Midnight" with Saxophonist Patrick Lamb.

A classical musician at heart, Michael has been performing with the Portland Festival Symphony since 1996. His favorite compositions with the Symphony have been passionate arrangements for piano and orchestra, including his first concerto, "The Mount Hood Concerto." "Classical music tells a story like no other genre. I often feel as though I channel this music through because it still wants to be heard. Composers such as Chopin, Grieg, Liszt, Schubert, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky as well as modern composers including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jon Williams, Aaron Copeland and George Gershwin have been a great influence on me because of their magnificent storytelling. I'm passionately moved to bring these sounds back with a classical contemporary cutting edge."

Since 1992, Michael has been involved with writing film scores for many motion pictures, short films and documentaries. He has scored music for numerous Ballet and Theater Companies including the Oregon Children's Theatre and the American Dance Theater. Most recently, he directed the music for The Full Monty. He also celebrates his 25th anniversary as a professional musician with a special concert with The Oregon Symphony during the evening of September 20th, 2008.

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Show \| Tickets	Prometheus Sept. 12, 2008 - Oct. 19, 2008 Directed by Greg Tamblyn Popular Portland composer/performer Michael Allen Harrison brings his hot new musical to Lakewood for its world premiere and the start of Lakewood's 56th season. Co-written with David Bates, the story of Prometheus is about the legendary Greek who stole the sacred flame of the gods and gave it to man. This exciting new musical, directed by Greg Tamblyn, features ballads, big-band swing, children's choruses and ensemble arrangements. Zeus and the heavens ignite with this epic tale! The title sponsor for Prometheus the Musical is Providence Health & Services. Show \| Tickets

Kirk Mouser (Prometheus) has appeared in Broadway and national tours as Marius in Les Miserables, ensemble for Forbidden Broadway, Nicholai in Chess, Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Descant in the revival of Leonard Bernstein's Mass, a role he also performed at the Vatican City premiere. He received a Chicago Jeff Award for his portrayal of Che in Evita and Portland's Drammy for Booth in Assassins. Kirk currently serves as Artistic Director of Stumptown Stages and Artistic Consultant for the Gresham Center for the Arts.
	Erin Charles (Hope) is excited to make her first appearance at Lakewood. Erin was most recently seen as Queenie in The Wild Party with Live On Stage for which she won a Drammy as well as a Portland Area Musical Theatre Award. Other Portland theatre credits include: Nellie Collins in Floyd Collins, Eponine in Les Miz at the Mansion, Mary Lane in Reefer Madness, The Musical at Stumptown Stages; Stella/Kristin/Goldie in Heart Failure at The York Theatre, NYC; Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream with Mt. Hood Rep and the Portland Chamber Orchestra; Marian Paroo in The Music Man at TITG; Lorraine in The Man Who Came To Dinner, Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and The Bakers Wife in Into the Woods at P.C.C. She would like to thank Greg and Michael for allowing her to be a part of this creative journey; something she could not have done without the love and support of Kendra, Matt and most of all her biggest fan, Preston.
Kelly Stewart (Atlanta) It is a pleasure for Kelly to be back on the Lakewood Stage. You have seen her in last season's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, where she played the OTAS Award-winning role of Millie. Her Lakewood credits also include Where's Charlie, The Musical Comedy Murders of the 1940's, Once in a Lifetime, Godspell, Footlight Frenzy and her Drammy Award-winning role as Cecily in Ernest in Love. Her most recent project was with Live On Stage, in The Wild Party. She enjoys working for Wild Bill's Murder For Sale, on the Mt. Hood Railroad Murder Mystery Train and teaching at The Northwest Children's Theater.
	Brian Bartley (Hermes) is excited to be returning to Lakewood after his recent appearances as Ethan in The Full Monty and Younger Brother in Ragtime. Other local credits include Sparky in Forever Plaid at Sylvia's, Plaid Tidings at Broadway Rose, Bobby Strong in Urinetown with Stumptown Stages, Malvolio in Twelfth Night with Northwest Classical Theatre Company, and Cleante in The Imaginary Invalid with Public Playhouse. Other credits include Algernon in Earnest: The Musical Off Broadway at the Jose Quintero theater, and Cliff in the German National Tour of Cabaret. He owes eternal gratitude and shares his love with his mom and dad, his big brother and hero Dave, and the love of his life, Vicki.
Eugene Blackmon (Zeus) recently was nominated by the Drammy Committee and the Portland Area Musical Theatre Awards for best supporting actor as Jimmy Thunder Early in the Stumptown Stage hit Dreamgirls. He has soared in the Gospel circuit as a powerful singer and composer with the ability to play nine instruments. Many genres have been touched by his skills and talent. He has performed on many stages throughout the Portland area and he has traveled and recorded with Gospel artists such as Shirley Caesar and Andre Crouch. He looks forward to pursuing his acting career as well as continuing with his music.
	Morgan Mallory (Ganymede) This is Morgan's first show at Lakewood, and his second under the direction of Greg Tamblyn. You may have most recently seen him in Mock's Crest Production of Pirates of Penzance, or before that as Jean Valjean in the STAGED! version of Les Miserables. He chased a Musical Theatre BFA at Missouri State University for a year and a half before returning to Portland to continue his studies. He spends most of his "free time" writing music and enjoying watersports. He thanks all of you for coming out to enjoy such a wonderful & original experience!
Stephanie Heuston (Bia/Seuth) graduated from George Fox University with a bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and Musical Theater. She is thrilled to be back at Lakewood after appearing in Oklahoma! and The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Other Portland credits include Beauty and the Beast, Singin' in the Rain, Christmas from Home, 1942, Annie Warbucks and Pippin. Stephanie performed in the Tokyo Disney production of Encore! at the American Broadway Theater of Japan for one year and then moved to New York City to study Opera. As a native of Lake Oswego, she is honored and excited to work with this talented director, cast and composer for this amazing original production. Stephanie is grateful to her wonderful family, friends and the audience for their support in her performing, her favorite thing to do!
	Joe Theissen (Epimetheus) is pleased to return to the Lakewood stage, where he has appeared in such shows as The Full Monty, Ragtime, Where's Charley, and The Music Man. Other notable performances include Les Miserables, 42nd Street, and No Way To Treat a Lady (2008 Drammy Award) at the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. As drama teacher at Lake Oswego Junior High School, Joe has built a vibrant and active theatre program, and is involved in directing and teaching youth theatre throughout the region. Joe would like to thank Greg for this opportunity, his many friends and colleagues in the theatre community for bringing such joy to the stage, his students (past and present) for always challenging and astounding him, and most of all Amanda and Peyton for their wonderful love and support!
Julianne R. Johnson-Weiss (Pandora) has thrilled audiences in the Northwest as well as internationally for more than 25 years. She has acted in a multitude of theatrical productions starred in film, television programs, and commercials. She has been featured in musicals like: Hello Dolly, Gypsy, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Little Shop of Horrors. Her most recent outing was that of Effie in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, produced by Stumptown Productions where Julianne played to sold-out crowds.Through her previous collaborative performances with Northwest recording artist, Michael Allen Harrison, she has shared the stage with such notables as Jerry Lewis, Al Gore, Tom Selleck, Gregory Hines, Martin Sheen, and The Temptations. She has been featured on numerous philanthropic CD projects and most recently received The Father Thomas Oddo Community Service Award from the University of Portland and the Woman of Faith Award from Marylhurst University. Experience and Julianne's popular appeal has made her one of the Northwest's most noted performers.
	Colin Wood (Cratos/Hercules) originally from Montana, holds an MFA in Acting from Minnesota State University and has worked as an actor with professional theatre companies in Montana, Michigan, Minnesota and Oregon. Locally, he has performed with Live On Stage, Tapestry Theatre, the Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon and Lakewood Theatre. He has also performed at the Theatre Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Favorite show credits include The Wild Party, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma!, Cats, Guys and Dolls, The Taming of the Shrew and The Rainmaker. He is an Equity Membership Candidate. Colin would like to thank his wife Shannon and their two children Lucy and Aidan for their support and encouragement.
Sammuel Hawkins (Damon) is delighted to be making his ninth appearance with Lakewood Theatre. A resident of Vancouver, Sammuel received his BA in Musical Theatre from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. He has studied with Improv Olympic, Second City, Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre, In The Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre, and The Upright Citizens Brigade. Regionally he has worked with many theatres including the Portland Opera, The Vancouver Children's Opera, The New Blue Parrot Theatre Company, The Blue Monkey Theatre Company, Oregon Children's Theatre, and of course, Lakewood Theatre Company, where he has found a home for the past three years. Sammuel would like to thank Greg, Michael, and Kay for this opportunity, and his family for their support.
	Todd Tschida (Theo) has appeared in Plaid Tidings (Triangle Productions), Hauling Out The Holidays (Broadway Rose), Hello, Dolly! and Where's Charley? (Lakewood) and as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (New Century Players). Todd earned his B.S. in Theater from Eastern Oregon University. Favorite roles include George Gibbs (Our Town), Percy (Scarlet Pimpernel) and Jack (Into The Woods). He would like to thank his friends and family for their support.
Angela Baldino (Risa) is ready to create art with this solid cast and crew, and is ecstatic to be working with Michael Allen Harrison, an amazing musician she grew up listening to! Recent credits: Factory Girl/Ensemble in Les Mis�rables (The Broadway Rose), Alice in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Coeur d'Alene Theatre), Peggy in A Taffeta Christmas (Public Playhouse), Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors (New Century Players) and Lorraine in 42nd Street (The Broadway Rose). She studied Musical Theatre at the University of Arizona in Tucson and finished her BS at Portland State. She enjoys singing and performing as a Baby Vamp with her friends in the group "Marianna Thielen and the Baby Vamps." This fall she is returning to PSU for a Bachelor's in Music Education to follow a passion-filled worklife. Angela thanks Greg for this bright opportunity, Mom and Dad for always believing, and her friends for their constant love (I'm so blessed!).
	Meredith Weber (Amara) was seen earlier this summer as Fantine in Broadway Rose's production of Les Miserables. Lakewood audiences saw her as Zaneeta in the 2005 production of The Music Man. Other Portland credits: Cole (Broadway Rose), The Secret Garden (Staged!), Can't Say I Do (Key Productions). Meredith also performs in the group Marianna and the Baby Vamps. She has her B.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Northern Colorado and is a graduate of the apprenticeship program at Flat Rock Playhouse. Besos to Momma, Cintia, and Home Slice. Meredith would like to dedicate this performance to anyone who would like to buy her dinner after the show.
Ben Newton (Young Damon) is a 6th grader at ACMA in Beaverton. This is his first musical and he is very excited to be on stage. Ben has danced in several ballets in the Portland area - Nutcracker, Little Mermaid and Little Woman to name a few. He has been involved with several choirs and has been studying voice for the past year. Ben is very grateful for the opportunity and thanks everyone who has helped him get here.
	Shea MacKinnon (Young Ganymede) appeared as Linus in Peanuts and Rumplestiltskin in Rumplestiltskin at Northwest Children's Theater Company. For Lakewood, Shea appeared as Morty and Rudy in Poor Mickey Spencer's Daughter Ordeal. Shea takes acting classes with Shelly Lipkin and Kelly Stewart.
Madison Wray (Young Atlanta), a sixth grader at the Arts and Communication Magnet Academy, appeared in her first musical theater production at age seven when she played Gretl in The Sound of Music. She has performed in numerous productions in the Portland area and favorite roles include Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol (Portland Center Stage), Young Cossette in Les Miserables (Broadway Rose), and the Young Kangaroo in Seussical the Musical (Northwest Children's Theater). Last spring she made her Portland Opera debut as the Third Spirit in The Magic Flute and this winter she played the role of Cis in the Portland Opera production of Albert Herring. She takes dance at Westside Dance Academy and studies voice with Vanessa Jump Nelson.
	Sophia Shely (Young Amara) is thrilled to be part of the wonderful cast of Prometheus. She was last seen as C.G Paterson in Annie Warbucks (Tin Pan Alley Theatre Company). She has been active with NW Children's Theater, where she performed in Talk to the Animals, and as Peeper in A Storybook Christmas. Sophia is ten years old and entering the fifth grade. She loves singing, acting and dancing. Sophia would like to thank Greg for this wonderful opportunity and her family for loving and supporting her.
Clara Hatfield (Young Risa) is very excited to be making her Lakewood debut with Prometheus. You have seen her on the Northwest Children's Theater stage as Roo, in Winnie the Pooh Birthday Story and as the Ace of Hearts, in Alice in Wonderland. She has taken a variety of theater classes at NWCT and was thrilled to play Krackle the Elf in the Kid's Company Production of Storybook Christmas. Clara is happy to be working together with her mom, Kelly, on this production.
	Cole Jackson (Young Zerin) is making his acting debut in Prometheus. He is a current member of the Pacific Youth Choir and has previously sung with the Portland Boy choir. Rounding out his musical experience, he plays French horn in the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. Cole attends Whitford Middle School and enjoys soccer, golf, and skateboarding.
Evan Shely (Young Theo) is so excited to be making his professional stage debut in the premiere of Prometheus, the Musical! Evan has been studying acting and musical theater at the NW Children's Theater and has been seen in Talk to the Animals, and as Brickle in A Storybook Christmas, both with Kid's Company NW. Evan is ten years old and entering the fifth grade. He is an avid drummer, baseball player, and water skier. Evan would like to thank Greg for this opportunity, the staff of NWCT for putting up with and believing in him, and his family for supporting his interests.
	Margaret Chapman (Costume Designer) holds a B.S. and a M.S. in Theatre Arts from PSU. She was resident costumer/designer for Portland Civic Theatre for 17 years. She now does freelance costume work with several theatre companies and schools in the Portland area. Her positions include resident costumer/instructor for PCC Sylvania campus, resident costumer for Oregon Children's Theatre Company and resident costumer for ART. Her most recent awards include a 2004 Drammy for her design of The Women for Triangle Productions and a 2006 OTAS for her design of Ragtime the Musical for Lakewood. She is a past president of the Portland Civic Theatre Guild and current Endowment Chair. When not costuming, Margaret is Committee Chair of her son Stephen's Crew 542.
Mark LaPierre (Lighting Design) has been designing lights for Oregon Children's Theatre, Bodyvox, Portland Taiko, Eugene Symphony, and other varied events for several seasons in Portland and on tour. A big believer in professional "croprotation," Mark is also a sound designer and musical theatre writer. He just returned from New York, where two of his shows (Pinokenstein and Grimm Late Night) were performed as part of a festival of new musicals.
	Sara Mishler Martins (Choreographer) is a Portland native, and began her dance training at the age of three. Sara trained in multiple disciplines with master teachers and legendary dancer/choreographers in Portland and New York. She attended Jefferson High School and performed in Portland with Elizabeth Abts Contemporary Dance Theatre, The Jefferson Dancers, and numerous productions at Portland Civic Theatre and The Musical Theatre Company. She subsequently moved to Los Angeles, where she earned a degree in Dance from UCLA, and went on to perform on stage and television and choreograph a variety of dance and theatre projects in the L.A. area. As the Assistant Director of Dance at The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, CA, Sara taught dance theatre and choreography for ten years. Since returning to Portland with her husband and twins, Sara's choreography has been seen in Ragtime here at Lakewood, and in several shows at Oregon Children's Theatre. She currently teaches dance at The Northwest Academy.
Kendra Comerford (Stage Manager) Kendra has worked in Portland theatre for over 30 years. She works for Studio Concepts creating parade floats.
	Felix Kelsey (Prop Master) was one of three stage managers for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, our first show on the new Headlee Mainstage. Other LTC credits include Accomplice, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Amadeus, The Dinner Party, The Three Musketeers and The Most Happy Fella. While living in Los Angeles, Felix worked in prop fabrication for Disney Studios, Warner Brothers, Paramount and Universal Studios. She was involved in set building for the Pasadena Playhouse and the Los Angeles Theatre Center. She is a 20 plus year float builder for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and the Portland Rose Festival. She has also enjoyed experiences with special events including three Super Bowl half time shows and Super Dave's Las Vegas Spectacular.
Dan Hallberg (Sound Design) Dan is the owner of Bombastic Productions, a company specializing in sound system design, audio recording, video production, and live event technical support. He's also been working on his hand puppet skills and will be auditioning for the holiday version of Avenue Q when they get around to writing it.
	Kurt Herman (Technical Director) Kurt has spent most of his life in the theatre, and wishes people would stop putting gum on the seats so he could go home now and then. According to family legend, his first complete sentence was, "The light is unbalanced and needs four ellipsoidals on the left." He was raised in Hawaii with seven siblings, which sent him into therapy in his teens. He became Technical Director and Lighting Designer for Lakewood about the time Grant took Richmond. He has a window sill lined with awards, including 2 Drammys, 9 OTAS, and a partridge in a pear tree.
G. Marie Fish (Wardrobe Mistress) has been on staff since 1996 maintaining the Lakewood's costume shop, inventory and costumes for Mainstage and Side Door productions.
	Greg Tamblyn (Director) Greg recently directed Lakewood's hit production of The Full Monty this past spring. He also directed the world premiere of Marv Ross's critically successful original Native American Musical The Ghosts of Celilo for ART. Under his production company Pixie Dust Productions, Greg directed and produced the long running I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the award winning 2003 production of Peter Pan, and the original Portland premiere of The Full Monty. In 2007 Greg directed Ragtime at Lakewood Theatre where he also directed the award winning Man Of La Mancha. Recently Greg collaborated on Hedwig and the Angry Inch for triangle productions where he also directed The Rocky Horror Show. Greg was honored with a 2004 Drammy Award for directing the Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, for the Oregon Children's Theatre, which also won for best production. For over 17 years Greg has worked on the Singing Christmas Tree as director and scriptwriter. Greg is most proud of his two beautiful daughters Ariel and Aurora.
David Bates (Writer) is a writer and lyricist whose works include screenplays, television scripts, children's stories, magazine features and one HUGE musical. He holds degrees in Humanities and American Studies from Brigham Young University. He currently lives in Cache Valley, Utah with his lovely wife and five children.
	Michael Allen Harrison (composer, conductor, performer) is a Steinway Signature artist. His music is best described as a genre of its own. His cutting edge, classical contemporary style carves a distinct niche of timeless music which far exceeds the scales of his Steinway keyboard. As a sought after producer, composer and arranger, this well-known concert pianist has been in the music scene for over two decades. Performing for President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Quincy Jones and the Dalai Lama, Michael has also been the opening act for the Celebrity Forum Speaker Series highlighting Walter Cronkite, Jerry Spence, Margaret Thatcher, Jerry Lewis, Colin Powell, Jan Schlichtman and James Whitmore. He has received many accolades including a NASA Orbiting Certificate for air play in space on the space shuttle Endeavor and one of his albums went up on the space shuttle Discovery. Michael has also performed at the United Nations premiering his tribute song "Remembrance" for the 50th Anniversary of Israel's Independence, as well as The World Peace Conference at the Hague, in the Netherlands. Joining the ranks of Vera Katz (former Mayor) and Oregon Symphony Conductor, James Depriest, Michael also had a Star set in stone named in his honor in front of the Portland, Oregon Performing Arts Center recognizing his talent and his significant contributions to the arts. Michael's noteworthy philanthropy outreach in his "City of Roses" has left its mark. As an activist to an initiative he calls "Bring Back The Music," Michael launched "Ten Grands" and The Snowman Foundation in 2000. "Ten Grands" is the main platform where Michael and nine other pianists perform together on ten pianos to benefit the Snowman Foundation that supports school programs where music has been eliminated due to budget cuts and provides instruments and scholarships for kids who can't afford it. In addition, Michael has released over 20 Benefit CD's in his continued support of his beloved community. In 1986 Michael debuted his first album which quickly launched him in the Northwest scene as one of the most loved and recognized musicians. Since then Michael has released over 40 CD's sharing his wide variety of composing styles. His musical genius crosses many different genres, from classical contemporary to new age/world and smooth jazz. He launched M.A.H. Records in 1984 which became his well-known label for other popular Northwest artists. To date, Michael has produced over 200 musicians including his most recent CD for Katie Harman, Miss America 2002, and a just released new duet CD, "At Midnight" with Saxophonist Patrick Lamb. A classical musician at heart, Michael has been performing with the Portland Festival Symphony since 1996. His favorite compositions with the Symphony have been passionate arrangements for piano and orchestra, including his first concerto, "The Mount Hood Concerto." "Classical music tells a story like no other genre. I often feel as though I channel this music through because it still wants to be heard. Composers such as Chopin, Grieg, Liszt, Schubert, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky as well as modern composers including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jon Williams, Aaron Copeland and George Gershwin have been a great influence on me because of their magnificent storytelling. I'm passionately moved to bring these sounds back with a classical contemporary cutting edge." Since 1992, Michael has been involved with writing film scores for many motion pictures, short films and documentaries. He has scored music for numerous Ballet and Theater Companies including the Oregon Children's Theatre and the American Dance Theater. Most recently, he directed the music for The Full Monty. He also celebrates his 25th anniversary as a professional musician with a special concert with The Oregon Symphony during the evening of September 20th, 2008.

Prometheus

Sept. 12, 2008 - Oct. 19, 2008