Meet Michael Beatty
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Born and raised in St. Louis, Michael is an incredible multi-talented artist. After graduating from Emerson and studying vocal performance at the Boston Conservatory, Michael moved to NY to pursue his acting, singing, dancing and writing. He then got his M.A. in performance studies from NYU. He is one of the hardest working artists I know . . . constantly pushing his art to the next level. He’s got it all… craft, belief, work ethic and persistence. Having recently wrapped up his hit off-Broadway show, he’s headed into the studio to finish his 4th CD tentatively titled "Hell's Kitchen Serenade". He’s an inspiring force . . .
A glimpse into his world . . .
Me and Michael on the phone 5/01/08: (podcast)
Michael as the Spiderwoman in The Vortex Theater's critically acclaimed revival of "The Kiss of the Spiderwoman".
10 Questions for Michael:
Your biggest inspiration?: Music Do you have a mentor?: Anyone whose body of work I respect What does it take to be an artist?: The willingness to fail and the understanding to succeed What can’t you live without? Humor Goal still left to achieve? To share my music with a LOT of people Where will you be in 10 years? Hopefully happy, healthy and creatively satisfied Proudest moment? Check back with me in ten years… Favorite sound? Trickling water and my mother’s voice What’s in your Ipod? Laura Nyro: New York Tendaberry, Mike Viola: Lurch, The Weepies: Hideaway, Judee Sill: Heartfood, Robias Forberf: Turn Heads, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: The Untimate Collection What will you be in your next life? A topless dancer
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