Michael has been a staff interpreter for CHS (the Chicago Hearing Society) since 1998. Michael is pleased to return to the North Shore Performing Arts Center, where he has interpreted CAROUSEL for Music Theater Works, and CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY for Northlight Theater. Most recently, Michael interpreted for INHERIT THE WIND at the Goodman Theater, JUDGMENT DAY at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He has also interpreted productions for Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens, Lincolnshire Marriott, Drury Lane, Lookingglass, Stage Left, Merle Reskin, and Trap Door theaters. While in Atlanta, Michael interpreted for several touring Broadway productions, including RENT, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, WEST SIDE STORY, JEKYLL AND HYDE, DAMN YANKEES, CHICAGO, and SHOWBOAT. He has also performed interpreting services for music festivals, storytelling, local television and news programs, and government press conferences.