Michele discovered his love for theatre and theatre education after a career as a photographer, which brought him around the world, including Africa and the Middle East.
Profile Category: Faculty
Vincent DeGeorge
Award-winning New York City director, Vincent is the Joseph Weinberger Chair of Acting for the Lyric Stage and the Patricia A. Corbett Distinguished Chair of Musical Theatre at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.
Robert Meffe
Robert Meffe, Head of the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre Program, spent twenty-two years in New York City as a professional conductor, music director, keyboardist, orchestrator, arranger and music copyist.
Mitchell Piper
Mitchell Piper's far-reaching accomplishments have positively influenced the careers of young performers for over two decades.
Robin Blauers Piper
Robin Blauers’ directed the European Premiere of Mark Adamo’s Little Women at the Stadsschouwburg in Bruges, Belgium.
J. David Jackson
J. David Jackson gained critical acclaim leading the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in performances of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice staring Anthony Roth Costanzo. He returns to the Met this season for Die Zauberflöte.
Neal Goren
Conductor Neal Goren is the Founder and Artistic Director of Catapult Opera and a faculty member of the prestigious Mannes School of Music.
David Gately
Stage director David Gately is known for his vivid story-telling and his lively and clever productions.
Jane Robinson
Jane Robinson is Head of Vocal Coaching and Development for the Harewood Artists at English National Opera, London.
Jaroslaw Lis
Jaroslaw Lis is an accomplished violinist with an extensive career as an orchestral and chamber musician, soloist, conductor and educator. He currently serves as a principal player with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and performs with the Avery Ensemble.