Michael Brindisi

Brindisi has been a longtime member of CDT, having first joined the theater in 1971. His first affiliation was on stage in a production of 'The Matchmaker'. Since then, he has gone on to become the Resident Artistic Director, having celebrated 30 years in the role in 2018. His first show for CDT was 'Private Lives' in 1988. Since 2010, he also serves on the Ownership Team of the theater. If that isn't enough, the CDT website also lists him as the "President", in charge of daily operations.

Brindisi's theatrical credits stretch even further, having worked as a freelance director in 40 productions over seven consecutive summers. That includes three with Bemidji’s Paul Bunyan Playhouse and four with the Minnesota Festival Theatre. Brindisi also has several acting credits to his name, having played the role of Kenickie in the national tour of 'Grease' and appeared in the Broadway revival of 'Once in a Lifetime'.