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Michael Hotopp is the founder of Hotopp Associates, an award-winning design firm with more than 30 years of experience in branded environments, attractions, live and stage events, studio television, and brand and immersive experiences.

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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Consultant
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Scenic Designer

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Emmy-Winning Scenic and Lighting Designer Michael Hotopp Passes Away at Age 74

Michael J. Hotopp, an award-winning theatrical and television scenic and lighting designer and producer, died on November 2, 2020, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY.  Hotopp was 74 years old.  
AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE Set for UNFringed Tonight

The UNFringed Festival and The Secret Theatre are pleased to present AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE, conceived by Sam Viverito, written by Wendy Biller, Chris Hawthorne and Sam Viverito, with music by Ronnie Lawson and lyrics by Ronnie Lawson, Wendy Biller and Chris Hawthorne. Direction by Sam Viverito. Performances run tonight, August 25 at 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 29 at 5:00 pm, and Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 pm. All tickets are $18.00. For reservations and information visit http://unfringed2015.bpt.me or https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10017942 or call (718) 392-0722. The Secret Theatre is located at 4402 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101. E, M, G & 7 trains to Court Square or the N or Q train to Queensboro Plaza.
Paul Sadlik Joins Cast of AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE at UNFringed Festival

The UNFringed Festival and The Secret Theatre are pleased to present AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE, conceived by Sam Viverito, written by Wendy Biller, Chris Hawthorne and Sam Viverito, with music by Ronnie Lawson and lyrics by Ronnie Lawson, Wendy Biller and Chris Hawthorne. Direction by Sam Viverito.
AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE Set for UNFringed, 8/25

The UNFringed Festival and The Secret Theatre are pleased to present AN INTOLERANT VAUDEVILLE, conceived by Sam Viverito, written by Wendy Biller, Chris Hawthorne and Sam Viverito, with music by Ronnie Lawson and lyrics by Ronnie Lawson, Wendy Biller and Chris Hawthorne. Direction by Sam Viverito. Performances run Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 29 at 5:00 pm, and Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 pm. All tickets are $18.00. For reservations and information visit http://unfringed2015.bpt.me or https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10017942 or call (718) 392-0722. The Secret Theatre is located at 4402 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101. E, M, G & 7 trains to Court Square or the N or Q train to Queensboro Plaza.
Ralph Macchio & Mario Cantone Star in Reading of Charles Messina's New Comedy A ROOM OF MY OWN Tonight

Ralph Macchio and Mario Cantone headline the cast of a special industry reading of A Room of My Own, the anticipated new comedy written and directed by Charles Messina. Mr. Macchio and Mr. Cantone are joined by a cast that includes Colin Critchley, Gina Ferranti, Kendra Jain, and Johnny Tammaro. The invitation only reading is tonight, Monday, March 17, 2014 on the Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street).
Ralph Macchio & Mario Cantone to Star in Reading of Charles Messina's New Comedy A ROOM OF MY OWN, 3/17

Ralph Macchio and Mario Cantone will headline the cast of a special industry reading of A Room of My Own, the anticipated new comedy written and directed by Charles Messina. Mr. Macchio and Mr. Cantone will be joined by a cast that includes Colin Critchley, Gina Ferranti, Kendra Jain, and Johnny Tammaro. The invitation only reading is set for Monday, March 17, 2014 on the Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street).
Photo Flash: First Look at THE LOVES OF MR. LINCOLN at GAYFEST NYC

GAYFEST NYC, Inc., the country's premier producer of new LGBT- themed plays, concludes the Fifth Festival of Plays, a four-week event filled with powerful theatre works spotlighting gay issues, with the World Premiere of the new play, The Loves of Mr. Lincoln, written by David Brendan Hopes and directed by Sidney J. Burgoyne. The five-member cast features Don Burroughs, Leah Curney, Tyrone Davis, Jr., Steven Hauck and Stacey Todd Holt. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
GayFest NYC's THE LOVES OF MR. LINCOLN Opens Tonight

GAYFEST NYC, Inc. (Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, Producers; Craig Wesley Divino, Associate Producer), the country's premier producer of new LGBT-themed plays, concludes the Fifth Festival of Plays, a four-week event filled with powerful theatre works spotlighting gay issues, with the World Premiere of the new play, The Loves of Mr. Lincoln, written by David Brendan Hopes and directed by Sidney J. Burgoyne.
THE LOVES OF MR. LINCOLN to Wrap GayFest NYC's Fifth Festival of Plays, Begin. 6/6

GAYFEST NYC, Inc. (Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, Producers; Craig Wesley Divino, Associate Producer), the country's premier producer of new LGBT-themed plays, concludes the Fifth Festival of Plays, a four-week event filled with powerful theatre works spotlighting gay issues, with the World Premiere of the new play, The Loves of Mr. Lincoln, written by David Brendan Hopes and directed by Sidney J. Burgoyne.
GAYFEST NYC Lineup Announced at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex

GAYFEST NYC, Inc. (Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, Producers), the country's premier producer of new LGBT-themed plays, announces its Fifth Festival of Plays, a four-week event filled with powerful theatre works spotlighting gay issues.
Flower Power Productions Presents OPA! The Musical 10/15-11/21

FLOWER POWER PRODUCTIONS presents OPA! The Musical, Book by Mari Carras & Laurel Ollstein, Music by Nicholas Carras & Elise Morris, Lyrics by Mari Carras & Donald Eugster & Elise Morrise
Flower Power Productions Presents OPA! The Musical 10/15-11/21

FLOWER POWER PRODUCTIONS presents OPA! The Musical, Book by Mari Carras & Laurel Ollstein, Music by Nicholas Carras & Elise Morris, Lyrics by Mari Carras & Donald Eugster & Elise Morrise
Flower Power Productions Presents OPA!, Runs 10/15-11/21

FLOWER POWER PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the return of OPA! The Musical to Queens after a critically acclaimed, sold-out run at Queens Theatre in the Park in 2009.
Flower Power Productions Presents OPA! The Musical 10/15-11/21

FLOWER POWER PRODUCTIONS presents OPA! The Musical, Book by Mari Carras & Laurel Ollstein, Music by Nicholas Carras & Elise Morris, Lyrics by Mari Carras & Donald Eugster & Elise Morrise
Flower Power Productions Presents OPA!, Runs 10/15-11/21

FLOWER POWER PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the return of OPA! The Musical to Queens after a critically acclaimed, sold-out run at Queens Theatre in the Park in 2009.
Gayfest NYC Presents THIS ONE GIRL'S STORY 5/27-6/6

GAYFEST NYC, Inc., (Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, Producers), the country's premier producer of new LGBT-themed plays, continues its Fourth Annual Festival, a five-week event (May 6 - June 6, 2010) filled with new theatre works spotlighting gay issues, conclude the festival with the world premiere of the new musical This One Girl's Story (inspired by the proud life of Sakia Gunn), based on a true story with book by Bil Wright, music and lyrics by Dionne McClain-Freeney.
MY TRIP DOWN THE PINK CARPET To Play The West End, Details To Be Announced

Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, lead producers of Leslie Jordan's hit autobiographical romp, My Trip Down The Pink Carpet, announced today that the show will have a limited engagement in London's West End early next year.
Gayfest NYC Presents THIS ONE GIRL'S STORY 5/27-6/6

GAYFEST NYC, Inc., (Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, Producers), the country's premier producer of new LGBT-themed plays, continues its Fourth Annual Festival, a five-week event (May 6 - June 6, 2010) filled with new theatre works spotlighting gay issues, conclude the festival with the world premiere of the new musical This One Girl's Story (inspired by the proud life of Sakia Gunn), based on a true story with book by Bil Wright, music and lyrics by Dionne McClain-Freeney.
GayFest NYC Ends Run of MOTHER TONGUE, 5/23

GAYFEST NYC, Inc., (Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, Producers), the country's premier producer of new LGBT-themed plays, will close its production of the world premiere of the new play Mother Tongue written by F. J. Hartland with direction by Margarett Perry on May 23.
Gayfest NYC Presents THIS ONE GIRL'S STORY 5/27-6/6

GAYFEST NYC, Inc., (Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, Producers), the country's premier producer of new LGBT-themed plays, continues its Fourth Annual Festival, a five-week event (May 6 - June 6, 2010) filled with new theatre works spotlighting gay issues, conclude the festival with the world premiere of the new musical This One Girl's Story (inspired by the proud life of Sakia Gunn), based on a true story with book by Bil Wright, music and lyrics by Dionne McClain-Freeney.

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