artistic director
Michael Burke graduated from Butler University in 2009 with a B.A. in Theatre. He has performed in and directed numerous productions in the city of Indianapolis, working extensively with the Irving Theater, and worked with such companies as Susurrus Performance Group and No Exit theatre. He has participated in workshops with the Joe Goode Performance Group, ELAN Wales, international theatre artist, Philip Zarilli., and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting NY.
James Lipton’s Questionnaire (from Inside the Actor's Studio)
- What is your favorite word? -Catharsis
- What is your least favorite word? -Moist
- What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? -When artists are not selfish in their work, and when actors see, feel, and experience, before they speak even a word.
- What turns you off? -Cockiness. There is nothing that I dislike more than someone who forces their "greatness" on other people.
- What is your favorite curse word? -Fucker
- What sound or noise do you love? -Laughter, plain and simple.
- What sound or noise do you hate? -The sound of metal rubbing against metal, like metal shower rings on a metal pipe.
- What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? -Either a dancer, or the person who designs window displays for high-end clothing stores.
- What profession would you not like to do? -Anything that might be seen on the show Dirty Jobs.
- If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? -That was a hoot!
