Acting & Producing

excavate the stories
exhume yourself

As an artist, it’s my duty to create something from nothing.
The quickest way to create anything is to look within…
and build from there.


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As you may know already, one of my callings lies in storytelling…
I work as both an actor and producer, for both film, television, and theatre.
To discover, uncover and present the love, beauty, and magic in all the things.

My lot in life is performance, so you’ll often find me on stages,
if not singing in elevators and bathrooms (and, lately, more behind-the-scenes work as well).

We all find a bit of ourselves in the stories we watch, read, or hear… and especially those we’re a part of. 

(So, odds are, you’ll hear me quoting movies or singing songs relating to what we are talking about . . .
and promptly shouting, “Name that movie!” afterward—my favorite game!)

I’m best at bringing stories to life, whether that’s on stage, through film, or even music
My experience, reels, and media can be found below.

And I’d be utterly tickled to help you bring your story to life.


Mikael, the Performer

acting resume

demo


Here are the stories I’ve chosen to be a part of so far. 
You’ll find my actor gallery and resume in this box!
Simply click the media to view the full file.

Start video at 19:15 for scene & “My Junk” – I’m Thea in the gray dress! 🙂

performance praise

“Bev, serial hider and cat-obsessed follower of best friend Joanie [played by Mikael Short] seems to stand in for the animal kingdom, layering a beautiful bed of movement and sound underneath the proceedings.”
Review from Theatre is Easy for “My Backyard”, 2017

“While Dorrie is the focus of the show the show’s stars are, without a doubt, the dueling witches – Gwendolyn and Belva Bub.  Mikael Short was clearly having a blast channeling both her inner diva and her inner witch as Belva Bub.  Her “Kill The Girl” (to the tune of “I’m Not That Girl” from Wicked) was positively frightening.  Kris Cox (Gwendolyn) was the perfectly good foil to evil Belva Bub.  The highlight of the show was their first act close “Try Applying Vanity” (sung to “Defying Gravity” from Wicked).  They mastered the tight harmonies the song requires and the body language and eye contact made the relationship between the two characters real.  It truly was one of those moments that make a theater aficionado remember exactly WHY they love theater.”
Review from Front Row Reviewers for “The Wicked Wizard of Ahhs”, 2014


bobbin on heap of film

Mikael, the Producer

As much as I love being in front of the camera and on the stage, I also have a deep love for being involved behind the cameras and backstage, helping to bring creative projects to life through coordination, audio production & editing, and video editing—and more.

I’ve spent a decade in production in some capacity – from news media, online media, film & TV, and nonprofit and corporate communications media. Currently, I work occasionally for independent film production companies in the NYC area.

I have a smattering of stage production and management in my arsenal as well—from assistant directing, stage management, music production & direction.

Quite frankly, I’m a jack of all trades, and I can step in to help in quite a few capacities! My strength is meeting the moment where it is and offering the help that feels most necessary that fits my unique skillset.

Film Production Skills & Specialties:

~ Video Production & Editing: Final Cut Pro X, iMovie
~ Audio Production & Editing: Logic Pro, Garageband
~ Music Composition: Voice, Piano, Guitar

Other Skills Supportive of Productions:

~ Website creation, management & design
~ Writing & design for presentations, treatments, programs,
pitch decks, and email marketing
~ Copyediting & proofreading

Music Video:
Video Editing + Audio Editing (And vocal performance!)
Music Video:
Video Editing


So… let’s tell our stories and create magic together!
Fill out the form below if you’d like to work together:


If you made it all the way down here,
I also wrote a play in a 24-Hour Play Festival by Cage Theatre Productions a few years back…
So, here’s that lovely gem for your entertainment. 😉