Michael Shepperd
Latest News on Michael Shepperd:
Cast Set For The Final Week Of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (Jul 24, 2025)
Casting Announced For Week Three Of The Blank Theatre’s 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (Jul 17, 2025)
Winners Revealed For The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (May 5, 2025)
Cast Set For The Final Week Of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (Jul 24, 2025)
Casting Announced For Week Three Of The Blank Theatre’s 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (Jul 17, 2025)
Winners Revealed For The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (May 5, 2025)
BIO
Michael A. Shepperd is currently the Co-Artistic Director of LA’s multiple award winning Celebration Theatre. CT producing, directing, and acting credits include The Color Purple, The Women of Brewster Place, Take Me Out, Coffee Will Make You Black, and numerous others in his 8 years with CT. Broadway/Off-Broadway/National Tour credits include Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan (Starkey), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey Two), Caroline, or Change (Bus/Dryer), 5 Guys named Moe (Big Moe). TV: Wizards of Waverly Place, Hot In Cleveland, Up All Night, Monk, Criminal Minds, Arrested Development, etc. Thank you Hutch for always being there and thanks to my children Maxwell Pearl and Sebastian Isaac for inspiring me daily. Proud member of Actor’s Equity and frequent drinker of vodka.
Photos
From left, Michael Shepperd, "The Color Purple" cast win Best Production of a Musical, Intimate Theater and Hugo Armstrong wins Featured in a Play for his role as Lucky in "Waiting for Godot" pose during the 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards cer
Date:
11/13/2012
From: Photo Flash: 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards - Arrivals!
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News
Cast Set For The Final Week Of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 16–19 will be presented live onstage July 31–August 3.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 16–19 will be presented live onstage July 31–August 3.
Casting Announced For Week Three Of The Blank Theatre’s 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
The Blank Theatre has announced casting for week three of its 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The next set of three winning plays—selected from submissions by playwrights aged 16–19—will be presented live onstage at the Skylight Theatre from July 24 through July 27.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
The Blank Theatre has announced casting for week three of its 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The next set of three winning plays—selected from submissions by playwrights aged 16–19—will be presented live onstage at the Skylight Theatre from July 24 through July 27.
Winners Revealed For The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025
Now celebrating its 33rd anniversary year, The Blank Theatre's Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) has chosen 12 plays by playwrights aged 16–19 from six different states.
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025
Now celebrating its 33rd anniversary year, The Blank Theatre's Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) has chosen 12 plays by playwrights aged 16–19 from six different states.
Blank Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival Reveals Winners
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024
Now celebrating its 32nd anniversary year, The Blank Theatre’s Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) has chosen 12 plays by playwrights aged 15–19 from nine different states.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024
Now celebrating its 32nd anniversary year, The Blank Theatre’s Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) has chosen 12 plays by playwrights aged 15–19 from nine different states.
Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024
Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024
Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.
Photos: Inside All Roads Theatre Company's MACK & MABEL in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
All Roads Theatre Company (ARTCO), LA’s new Equity company, premiered its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of Mack & Mabel. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
All Roads Theatre Company (ARTCO), LA’s new Equity company, premiered its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of Mack & Mabel. Check out photos here!
MACK & MABEL IN CONCERT Comes to All Roads Theatre Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of the beloved and rarely produced Broadway musical Mack & Mabel, starring Dermot Mulroney, Jenna Lea Rosen, and Caroline O’Connor.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of the beloved and rarely produced Broadway musical Mack & Mabel, starring Dermot Mulroney, Jenna Lea Rosen, and Caroline O’Connor.
Caroline O'Connor Joins Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen in MACK & MABEL in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023
Caroline O'Connor, star of stage and screen, joins the cast of ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY's fully staged and choreographed presentation of Jerry Herman's and Michael Stewart's beloved musical, MACK & MABEL In Concert, starring Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023
Caroline O'Connor, star of stage and screen, joins the cast of ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY's fully staged and choreographed presentation of Jerry Herman's and Michael Stewart's beloved musical, MACK & MABEL In Concert, starring Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen.
Cast Revealed For Week Two of the Black Theatre's 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023
Casting has been announced for week two of The Blank Theatre’s 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The next three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented, for the first time since 2019, live on stage July 13–16.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023
Casting has been announced for week two of The Blank Theatre’s 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The next three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented, for the first time since 2019, live on stage July 13–16.
Casting Announced For Week Three of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022
Casting has been announced for week three of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. Being presented as digital shorts, the next three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be available to stream on Vimeo July 22–28.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022
Casting has been announced for week three of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. Being presented as digital shorts, the next three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be available to stream on Vimeo July 22–28.
Winners Named for The Blank Theatre's 30th Anniversary Young Playwright's Festival
by Marissa Tomeo - May 4, 2022
The plays are divided up into weekly offerings of three plays and, for only the second time, an additional fifth week offering — a feature called YPF Plus (YPF+). The play Venus, and What Else is Nocturnal is nearly ready for professional production and will bridge The Blank’s YPF and Living Room Series programs.
by Marissa Tomeo - May 4, 2022
The plays are divided up into weekly offerings of three plays and, for only the second time, an additional fifth week offering — a feature called YPF Plus (YPF+). The play Venus, and What Else is Nocturnal is nearly ready for professional production and will bridge The Blank’s YPF and Living Room Series programs.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to present Little Shop of Horrors, March. 4 - April 3 on the Octagon Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to present Little Shop of Horrors, March. 4 - April 3 on the Octagon Stage.
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: October 31- November 1- with Beth Malone, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2020
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, October 231-November 1, 2020.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2020
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, October 231-November 1, 2020.
Lower Depth Theatre's Upcoming Short Play Festival Examines The 2020 Election Through A Sci-fi Lens
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2020
Los Angeles-based theatre company Lower Depth Theatre has announced dates and artists for their upcoming virtual festival, 'The BIPOC Voting Plays: A Second Wave 'Pandemic Plays' Shorts Festival.' The festival will feature six short plays by LA-based playwrights that merge the genre of science fiction with the imminence of the November 2020 election.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2020
Los Angeles-based theatre company Lower Depth Theatre has announced dates and artists for their upcoming virtual festival, 'The BIPOC Voting Plays: A Second Wave 'Pandemic Plays' Shorts Festival.' The festival will feature six short plays by LA-based playwrights that merge the genre of science fiction with the imminence of the November 2020 election.
BWW Interview: Reggie Lee Takes On The Voice Of The Iconic Harvey Milk
by Gil Kaan - May 20, 2020
As part of the official kick-off to West Hollywood's 'One City One Pride,' West Hollywood's Art Division (in collaboration with the Celebration Theatre) presents a free live-stream reading of Patricia Loughrey's DEAR HARVEY on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, 2020. Produced and directed by Celebration Theatre's artistic director Michael A. Shepperd, DEAR HARVEY recalls the too-short political career and the lasting impacting of the first openly gay elected politician, as told through the eyes of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
by Gil Kaan - May 20, 2020
As part of the official kick-off to West Hollywood's 'One City One Pride,' West Hollywood's Art Division (in collaboration with the Celebration Theatre) presents a free live-stream reading of Patricia Loughrey's DEAR HARVEY on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, 2020. Produced and directed by Celebration Theatre's artistic director Michael A. Shepperd, DEAR HARVEY recalls the too-short political career and the lasting impacting of the first openly gay elected politician, as told through the eyes of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
BWW Interview: Miranda Wynne Returns To Family & The Familiar In ROTTERDAM
by Gil Kaan - Mar 30, 2019
Skylight Theatre Company's 2017 production of ROTTERDAM has been chosen to be remounted at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of Center Theatre Group's third annual BLOCK PARTY. The talented cast of four (under the very able direction of Michael A. Shepperd) have already begun reprising their respective roles. I grabbed the opportunity to chat with Miranda Wynne who essayed Alice at Skylight.
by Gil Kaan - Mar 30, 2019
Skylight Theatre Company's 2017 production of ROTTERDAM has been chosen to be remounted at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of Center Theatre Group's third annual BLOCK PARTY. The talented cast of four (under the very able direction of Michael A. Shepperd) have already begun reprising their respective roles. I grabbed the opportunity to chat with Miranda Wynne who essayed Alice at Skylight.
Sacred Fools Presents The West Coast Premiere Of TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR POCKET
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2019
Sacred Fools Theater Company is excited to continue its 22st season with the West Coast Premiere of Too Heavy for Your Pocket written by Jireh Breon Holder and directed by Michael Shepperd. "We have been tracking Too Heavy For Your Pocket since its world premiere, and were deeply affected by the poetry and humanity on display in Jiren's work," former Artistic Director Bryan Bellomo says. "We are honored to bring a west coast premiere to Los Angeles, and thrilled to finally have the opportunity to partner with Michael A. Shepperd, the perfect director to tell this delicate story of aspiration and familial love."
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2019
Sacred Fools Theater Company is excited to continue its 22st season with the West Coast Premiere of Too Heavy for Your Pocket written by Jireh Breon Holder and directed by Michael Shepperd. "We have been tracking Too Heavy For Your Pocket since its world premiere, and were deeply affected by the poetry and humanity on display in Jiren's work," former Artistic Director Bryan Bellomo says. "We are honored to bring a west coast premiere to Los Angeles, and thrilled to finally have the opportunity to partner with Michael A. Shepperd, the perfect director to tell this delicate story of aspiration and familial love."
Photo Flash: A Look Inside The 28th Annual L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2018
The 28th Annual LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement throughout Los Angeles, were presented on Monday, January 29, at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown LA.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2018
The 28th Annual LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement throughout Los Angeles, were presented on Monday, January 29, at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown LA.
Cast Announced for CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES Actors Fund Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017
The fourth annual CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, Benefit Concert series for The Actors Fund, conceived by David Galligan and presented by Fraser Entertainment Group, takes place October 6th 8th, with two nights at Tom Rolla's Gardenia, plus Sunday evening at the Catalina Jazz Club.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017
The fourth annual CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, Benefit Concert series for The Actors Fund, conceived by David Galligan and presented by Fraser Entertainment Group, takes place October 6th 8th, with two nights at Tom Rolla's Gardenia, plus Sunday evening at the Catalina Jazz Club.
Cast Announced for CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES Actors Fund Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017
The fourth annual CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, Benefit Concert series for The Actors Fund, conceived by David Galligan and presented by Fraser Entertainment Group, takes place October 6th 8th, with two nights at Tom Rolla's Gardenia, plus Sunday evening at the Catalina Jazz Club.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017
The fourth annual CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, Benefit Concert series for The Actors Fund, conceived by David Galligan and presented by Fraser Entertainment Group, takes place October 6th 8th, with two nights at Tom Rolla's Gardenia, plus Sunday evening at the Catalina Jazz Club.
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