Michelle Mary Schaefer

Michelle Mary Schaefer, is known as an actor who takes risks; will bring the characters alive on stage and screen. Ms. Schaefer is the first Deaf Female actor to take on the role of Billy in Tribes by Nina Raine which she has five times. And even has portrayed as Sarah Norman in Mark Medoff's Children of a Lesser God five times as well. However, one of the most memorable impacting "Human" role that left the audience speechless was when she brought out the raw and authentic Hannah from Sarah Treem's play, When We Were Young and Unafraid on stage in Austin, Texas.

She is often called "The Depp" which is, Johnny Depp a talented actor who changes his looks for every role. She also often portrays all kinds of "Human" roles which most society would say "Hearing," but not in the eyes of Ms. Schaefer. She doesn't allow her Deafness stop her from many beautiful possibilities as that’s the beauty of ART and even bringing stories/roles out in a very authentic way. She is one passionate, dedicated, kind, humble, authentic, creative actress you will ever meet.
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Her acting expertise will exceed your expectations, leaving the audience longing more of her on-stage and on-screen. What are you waiting for? Contact her now! She is ready for Broadway, Televisions, and Films.
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Michelle Mary Schaefer is not just an actor, she is also a playwright, screenwriter, director, director of artistic sign language (DASL), and an ASL master. Which she is always writing new materials for both on-stage and on-screen, which keep your eyes peel for upcoming works! Check her website out, www.michellemaryschaefer.com and make beautiful things happen!