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Michael Aquino
Latest News on Michael Aquino:
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Presents Readings of RIPCORD and SHOOTING STAR (Mar 8, 2021)
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Presents RIPCORD for the Livingston Library (Jul 7, 2020)
Dreamcatcher to Offer 'Meet the Artist' New Play Readings (May 3, 2019)
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Presents Readings of RIPCORD and SHOOTING STAR (Mar 8, 2021)
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Presents RIPCORD for the Livingston Library (Jul 7, 2020)
Dreamcatcher to Offer 'Meet the Artist' New Play Readings (May 3, 2019)
BIO
Michael Aquino is a Cuba-Rican performer born in the urbanlands of northern New Jersey. He is the co-producer for Cocotazo Media (www.cocotazomedia.com), which produces creative audio for all ears. He is also a professional actor and has performed at regional and NYC stages including Luna Stage, The American Globe, George Street Playhouse, Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, The NY International Fringe Festival, and Playwrights Theatre of NJ. He is a co-creator of Mi Casa Tu Casa, a bilingual stage production (micasashow.wordpress.com).
Michael is also a musician and songwriter. His debut, solo album, Giants Will Fall, was released in October 2015. His follow-up EP, City Stars, was released by Cocotazo Music in October 2017. Michae has played at the Cape May Singer-Songwriter Festival, Madison Holiday Arts Festival, Hillside Cafe, Montclair State Centennial Celebration, Boro 6 Music Festival, and the Glen Ridge Arts Festival, among others. He has written over 100 original songs and was nominated for a 2013 Jersey Acoustic Music Award (Top Male Songwriter category). Michael created and facilitated 14 Songs in 14 Days, an intensive online songwriting workshop. He was also the creator and host of Indie Music Circus, a showcase for independent musicians.
Michael is a member of SESAC and Actors Equity Association.
www.michaelaquino.com
News
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Presents Readings of RIPCORD and SHOOTING STAR
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is presenting two staged readings in March: Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire on March 17 and Shooting Star by Steven Dietz on March 31. Both will debut at 7:30 pm and be available for the next 24 hours via a link.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is presenting two staged readings in March: Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire on March 17 and Shooting Star by Steven Dietz on March 31. Both will debut at 7:30 pm and be available for the next 24 hours via a link.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Presents RIPCORD for the Livingston Library
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, presents a virtual reading of David Lindsay-Abaire's play Ripcord for the Livingston Library on ZOOM.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, presents a virtual reading of David Lindsay-Abaire's play Ripcord for the Livingston Library on ZOOM.
Dreamcatcher to Offer 'Meet the Artist' New Play Readings
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm at the Summit Free Public Library and Wednesday, May 22 at 7 pm at the Oakes Center.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm at the Summit Free Public Library and Wednesday, May 22 at 7 pm at the Oakes Center.
Dreamcatcher Participates In Stages Festival
New Jersey Theatre Alliance and Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre will collaborate to present a number of events during the Alliance's Stages Festival, the state's largest annual theatre festival that provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages throughout the month of March. Most events are free and open to the public.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance and Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre will collaborate to present a number of events during the Alliance's Stages Festival, the state's largest annual theatre festival that provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages throughout the month of March. Most events are free and open to the public.
A VERY SPECIAL SPECIAL Comes to Dreamcatcher In December
Kick off the holiday season with the Dreamcatcher Company with their annual irreverent spoof of the holiday specials of yesteryear. If you enjoyed the corny fun of old-fashioned holiday variety shows, you'll love A Very Special (Holiday) Special at Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre on Saturday, December 8 at 8:00 p.m. Located at their home at the Oakes Center in Summit, Dreamcatcher takes a break from their mainstage schedule to perform their affectionate send-up of traditional holiday entertainment.
Kick off the holiday season with the Dreamcatcher Company with their annual irreverent spoof of the holiday specials of yesteryear. If you enjoyed the corny fun of old-fashioned holiday variety shows, you'll love A Very Special (Holiday) Special at Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre on Saturday, December 8 at 8:00 p.m. Located at their home at the Oakes Center in Summit, Dreamcatcher takes a break from their mainstage schedule to perform their affectionate send-up of traditional holiday entertainment.
Dreamcatcher Presents CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION: AN EVENING OF SHORT PLAYS
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional theatre in residence at Oakes Center in Summit, is producing the World Premiere of Continuing the Conversation: An Evening of Short Plays Inspired by Current Events. The plays, by writers Suzanne Bradbeer, Richard Dresser, Steve Harper, Dania Ramos, Lia Romeo and David Lee White, all deal with themes that are in the public consciousness right now. Dreamcatcher has taken what was a one-night event last season and given it a place on the mainstage this spring. Continuing the Conversation runs April 26 - May 13, 2018.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional theatre in residence at Oakes Center in Summit, is producing the World Premiere of Continuing the Conversation: An Evening of Short Plays Inspired by Current Events. The plays, by writers Suzanne Bradbeer, Richard Dresser, Steve Harper, Dania Ramos, Lia Romeo and David Lee White, all deal with themes that are in the public consciousness right now. Dreamcatcher has taken what was a one-night event last season and given it a place on the mainstage this spring. Continuing the Conversation runs April 26 - May 13, 2018.
MI CASA TU CASA Comes to Dreamcatcher As Part Of The Stages Festival
New Jersey Theatre Alliance and Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre present Mi Casa Tu Casa at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, on Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. This event is part of the Alliance's Stages Festival, the state's largest annual theatre festival that provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages throughout the month of March. This event is free and open to the public.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance and Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre present Mi Casa Tu Casa at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, on Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. This event is part of the Alliance's Stages Festival, the state's largest annual theatre festival that provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages throughout the month of March. This event is free and open to the public.
Stars of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and More Featured in Musical Mockumentary HAPPY YUMMY CHICKEN
Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads), Suzzanne Douglas (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Lifetime's Whitney), Emma Myles (Orange is the New Black, Child of Grace) and Diane Guerrero (Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black) star in musical theatre mockumentary Happy Yummy Chicken, written by Brandon Monokian and directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw.
Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads), Suzzanne Douglas (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Lifetime's Whitney), Emma Myles (Orange is the New Black, Child of Grace) and Diane Guerrero (Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black) star in musical theatre mockumentary Happy Yummy Chicken, written by Brandon Monokian and directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw.
An Evening of Short Plays in Response to the Election at Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, is presenting a unique event, "Continuing the Conversation: An Evening of Short Plays in Response to the Election," on Thursday, February 2 a 7:30 pm.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, is presenting a unique event, "Continuing the Conversation: An Evening of Short Plays in Response to the Election," on Thursday, February 2 a 7:30 pm.
Taryn Manning and More to Star in Musical Mockumentary HAPPY YUMMY CHICKEN at Philadelphia Fringe
Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads), Suzzanne Douglas (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Lifetime's Whitney), Emma Myles (Orange is the New Black, Child of Grace) and Diane Guerrero (Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black) star in the upcoming musical theatre mockumentary Happy Yummy Chicken written by Brandon Monokian and directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw.
Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads), Suzzanne Douglas (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Lifetime's Whitney), Emma Myles (Orange is the New Black, Child of Grace) and Diane Guerrero (Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black) star in the upcoming musical theatre mockumentary Happy Yummy Chicken written by Brandon Monokian and directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw.
Taryn Manning and More to Star in Musical Mockumentary HAPPY YUMMY CHICKEN at Philadelphia Fringe
Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads), Suzzanne Douglas (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Lifetime's Whitney), Emma Myles (Orange is the New Black, Child of Grace) and Diane Guerrero (Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black) star in the upcoming musical theatre mockumentary Happy Yummy Chicken written by Brandon Monokian and directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw.
Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads), Suzzanne Douglas (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Lifetime's Whitney), Emma Myles (Orange is the New Black, Child of Grace) and Diane Guerrero (Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black) star in the upcoming musical theatre mockumentary Happy Yummy Chicken written by Brandon Monokian and directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw.
HAPPY YUMMY CHICKEN with Taryn Manning to Premiere at Hoboken International Film Festival
Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads), Suzzanne Douglas (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Lifetime's Whitney), Emma Myles (Orange is the New Black, Child of Grace) and Diane Guerrero (Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black) star in the upcoming musical theatre mockumentary Happy Yummy Chicken written by Brandon Monokian and directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw. The film will premiere Sunday, June 5th at the Hoboken International Film Festival at 6pm. The screening will be held at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown, NY.
Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black, Hustle & Flow, Crossroads), Suzzanne Douglas (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Lifetime's Whitney), Emma Myles (Orange is the New Black, Child of Grace) and Diane Guerrero (Jane the Virgin, Orange is the New Black) star in the upcoming musical theatre mockumentary Happy Yummy Chicken written by Brandon Monokian and directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw. The film will premiere Sunday, June 5th at the Hoboken International Film Festival at 6pm. The screening will be held at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown, NY.
Music at the Mansion Series Continues 10/25
NiCori Studios and Productions in association with the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, Music at the Mansion, on Sunday, October 25, at 3pm. Performers include Michael Aquino, Charlotte Patton and Mary Foster Conklin & John DiPinto. The Young Musician Moment will feature Brandon Bennett.
NiCori Studios and Productions in association with the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, Music at the Mansion, on Sunday, October 25, at 3pm. Performers include Michael Aquino, Charlotte Patton and Mary Foster Conklin & John DiPinto. The Young Musician Moment will feature Brandon Bennett.
MI CASA TU CASA Set for 2015 New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Stages Festival
Mi Casa Tu Casa, presented in association with Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, returns for three performances in the 2015 New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Stages Festival this March. The shows will be offered in three venues: Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, Oakes Center in Summit, NJ, on March 8; Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School in Seaside Heights, NJ on March 25; and at Giggles Children's Theater at Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital in Paterson, NJ on March 26.
Mi Casa Tu Casa, presented in association with Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, returns for three performances in the 2015 New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Stages Festival this March. The shows will be offered in three venues: Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, Oakes Center in Summit, NJ, on March 8; Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School in Seaside Heights, NJ on March 25; and at Giggles Children's Theater at Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital in Paterson, NJ on March 26.
Tony Winner Priscilla Lopez Performs at Luna Stage's 20th Anniversary Gala Tonight
Tony and Obie Award winning performer Priscilla Lopez will perform at the company's 20th Anniversary celebration tonight, June 6th. Lopez, who originated the role of 'Diana' in A Chorus Line, performed a one-woman show entitled Class Mothers '68 by Eric H. Weinberger at Luna Stage in 1999 at the company's first space in Montclair.
Tony and Obie Award winning performer Priscilla Lopez will perform at the company's 20th Anniversary celebration tonight, June 6th. Lopez, who originated the role of 'Diana' in A Chorus Line, performed a one-woman show entitled Class Mothers '68 by Eric H. Weinberger at Luna Stage in 1999 at the company's first space in Montclair.
Tony Winner Priscilla Lopez to Perform at Luna Stage's 20th Anniversary Gala, 6/6
Tony and Obie Award winning performer Priscilla Lopez will perform at the company's 20th Anniversary celebration on June 6th. Lopez, who originated the role of 'Diana' in A Chorus Line, performed a one-woman show entitled Class Mothers '68 by Eric H. Weinberger at Luna Stage in 1999 at the company's first space in Montclair.
Tony and Obie Award winning performer Priscilla Lopez will perform at the company's 20th Anniversary celebration on June 6th. Lopez, who originated the role of 'Diana' in A Chorus Line, performed a one-woman show entitled Class Mothers '68 by Eric H. Weinberger at Luna Stage in 1999 at the company's first space in Montclair.
Luna Stage's Bilingual Holiday Show MI CASA, TU CASA Returns, Now thru 12/16
Luna Stage presents last season's hit holiday show Mi Casa, Tu Casa with a few new surprises. It features a five-member band and a pair of host storytellers who guide their guests through a lively and engaging line-up of folksongs and fables, seasonal poems, holiday musical favorites, and personal anecdotes of family traditions. Even audience members become part of la fiesta in this unique interactive experience.
Luna Stage presents last season's hit holiday show Mi Casa, Tu Casa with a few new surprises. It features a five-member band and a pair of host storytellers who guide their guests through a lively and engaging line-up of folksongs and fables, seasonal poems, holiday musical favorites, and personal anecdotes of family traditions. Even audience members become part of la fiesta in this unique interactive experience.
Luna Stage's Bilingual Holiday Show MI CASA, TU CASA Returns, 11/28-12/16
Luna Stage presents last season's hit holiday show Mi Casa, Tu Casa with a few new surprises. It features a five-member band and a pair of host storytellers who guide their guests through a lively and engaging line-up of folksongs and fables, seasonal poems, holiday musical favorites, and personal anecdotes of family traditions. Even audience members become part of la fiesta in this unique interactive experience.
Luna Stage presents last season's hit holiday show Mi Casa, Tu Casa with a few new surprises. It features a five-member band and a pair of host storytellers who guide their guests through a lively and engaging line-up of folksongs and fables, seasonal poems, holiday musical favorites, and personal anecdotes of family traditions. Even audience members become part of la fiesta in this unique interactive experience.
MI CASA, TU CASA Returns to West Orange's Luna Stage, 11/28-12/16
Mi Casa, Tu Casa will return to Luna Stage this season. Previews begin on Wednesday, November 28 before an official opening on Friday, November 30.
Mi Casa, Tu Casa will return to Luna Stage this season. Previews begin on Wednesday, November 28 before an official opening on Friday, November 30.
Luna Stage Presents MI CASA, TU CASA, 12/1-12/18
Luna Stage presents the world premiere of a new bilingual holiday celebration for the entire family. MI CASA, TU CASA previews on December 1 at 7:30pm, opens on December 2 and runs through December 18. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. The performance on Sunday December 4 at 3pm will be followed by a talkback with the show's co-creators. Tickets are on sale now, $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger, and can be purchased in person, on the phone at 973-395-5551, or on the Luna Stage website: www.lunastage.org.
Luna Stage presents the world premiere of a new bilingual holiday celebration for the entire family. MI CASA, TU CASA previews on December 1 at 7:30pm, opens on December 2 and runs through December 18. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. The performance on Sunday December 4 at 3pm will be followed by a talkback with the show's co-creators. Tickets are on sale now, $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger, and can be purchased in person, on the phone at 973-395-5551, or on the Luna Stage website: www.lunastage.org.
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