MICHAEL WILKINS
MUSIC DIRECTOR/ PIANIST/ CONDUCTOR
MUSIC DIRECTION
&
CONDUCTING
Michael Wilkins has two decades of experience as a music director and conductor, and holds an undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition, and a Masters in Choral Conducting. from Azusa Pacific University. While he has experience in and a love for all genres of musical theatre, his specialty is music directing rock and pop musicals such as Rocky Horror, Rock of Ages, Once, and Beehive, and he has even been reviewed as a "show in itself" while playing onstage! After years of freelancing around the country, he is currently based in New York City and is available as music director, conductor and musical theatre pianist.
ACCOMPANIST,
PIANIST,
EDUCATOR
Michael spent five years as a professor with Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts while also serving as the Resident Music Director for the attached professional theatre company Pacific Conservatory Theatre. There he taught music theory, music/singing fundamentals, acting through song, and coached students privately. Throughout his career, he has also helped clients prepare for and film auditions as accompanist and/or coach, created rehearsal and performance piano tracks, and accompanied many auditions as an audition pianist for theatres, colleges and casting directors.
RESUME
Select Music Direction Credits Include
Five years as Resident Music Director for Pacific Conservatory Theatre, Rocky Horror Show at The Old Globe, Chicago at Oregon Cabaret Theatre, HAIR at Sierra Repertory Theatre, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Children's Theatre of Charlotte (World Premiere), and Jerry Springer The Opera at The Chance Theatre (LADCC award for Best Music Direction). Upcoming: WAITRESS at The Oregon Cabaret Theatre.
