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July 28, 2010
PLAIN BEAUTIFUL Michael will be originating the role of Ronnie in the new musical, Plain Beautiful, by Harold Schmidt and Grammy award winning composer, John W. Thompson. "Plain Beautiful is the story of a young woman who must decide to forgo her way of life or abandon her dreams. It is a decision that every Amish teen must make, and the consequences of that decision will live with them forever. There is no middle ground. They must choose to live the life of the "Plain People" and forgo the modern world, or embrace the modern world, and be shunned by the people they love. When Rachel falls for an "English" boy, the decision she thought was final is suddenly shaken. In the vein of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story, Plain Beautiful is a musical about two young people from different worlds who fall in love, and discover that the most difficult choices in life define who we are." For more information call July 20, 2010
FIRE ESCAPE Michael is ecstatic to make his directorial debut with the new play, Fire Escape by Leah Evans. "Fire Escape is a play that explores death, beliefs, relationships, loss, the awesomeness of butterflies, and why everyone should have a best friend named Phil." To visit the Players of Utica's Website: May 25, 2010:
CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! Michael and the cast of Curious George Live! have been giving interviews promoting the musical around the country. Check out one of Michael's newspaper interviews below. Utica, New York (OBSERVER-DISPATCH) To follow Michael on Twitter: September 3, 2009:
FLYER, THE MUSICAL &
VANITY FAIR Michael has had the pleasure of going into the studio with the Original Cast recording of the new Wright Brother's musical, Flyer. "One Wing" is sung near the end of Act II after his brother Wilbur's death. "Possibility" is the final number in the show which finds Orville singing about the hope and promise of tomorrow. Additionally, co-composer Diana Belkowski, of Flyer, has asked Michael to play the role of George Osborne on the demo recording of her new musical Vanity Fair. The musical is an adaptation of the classic novel by William Makepeace Thackeray. "The Line in the Sand" finds George questioning what life would be like outside of his newly arranged marriage to Amelia. Set in Victorian England, George pours out his heart after he has been stood up by Becky, the real woman of his dreams. All three songs have now been uploaded to the MEDIA page. August 23, 2009:
FLYER, THE MUSICAL The producers of Flyer have just announced an industry reading in New York City on August 31, 2009!! Michael is thrilled to continue the journey with this incredible new piece of theatre. "Fresh from its premiere Equity Regional Production in Delaware, Flyer comes to New York with a one-night reading presentation at the esteemed Florence Gould Hall Monday, August 31, 2009 at 4pm. The current Flyer cast includes Billy Clark Taylor (Wilbur), Michael Mott (Orville), Natalie Newman (Kate), Beau Allen (Milton), Sabina Petra (Susan), and Trip Plymale (Charlie). The Florence Gould Hall is the premier theater of the French Institute Alliance, and is located at 55 East 59th Street in Manhattan." - from www.flyerthemusical.com "Flyer, The Musical is a sweeping and dramatic look into the conflicted lives of the Wright Brothers family. This award-winning show was initially presented at the Lamb’s Mainstage Theatre in NYC, followed by a week-long stay as part of North Carolina's NASA/Smithsonian 2003 Festival of Flight. The production was also presented in abridged concert form at Oklahoma City University in 2006, as part of their inaugural “Stripped” Musical Theatre Program. 2009 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ very first plane sold! 2009 also notes the Centennial of the renowned Paris Air Show, which figured greatly in Wilbur and Orville’s path to notoriety. However, the message of Flyer is timeless, as the story is as much about the complex influences that nurture or inhibit potential as it is about a child’s dream to fly." - from www.flyerthemusical.com Performance date: Press release from Broadway World: Press release from Playbill: Press release from TheatreMania: For tickets, directions & other information: August 15, 2009:
For more frequent updates, feel free to follow Michael on Twitter by subscribing to his official screen name @Michael_Mott. In addition to this website, the twitter page will be updated with tour dates and schedules for all of Michael's upcoming productions, starting with the world premiere tour of Curious George Live! Thanks again for all of your support! August 9, 2009:
CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! Michael is delighted to announce that he will be playing
the role of The Doorman/ Fabio/ Frankie in the world premiere national tour
of Curious George Live! presented by VEE Corporation. VEE
is widely known for their touring production of Sesame Street
Live! For city dates, tickets, directions & other information: August 9, 2009:
FLYER, THE MUSICAL Michael is honored to have played the role of Orville Wright in the new Wright Brother's musical, Flyer, The Musical. Presented by Angelwing Productions, Flyer took place at The Freeman Stage in Selbyville, Delaware for a special two night only presentation. This marks the first time in his career Michael portrayed a historical figure. Can't you just see the resemblence?!??!!
"Flyer, The Musical is a sweeping and dramatic look into the conflicted lives of the Wright Brothers family. This award-winning show was initially presented at the Lamb’s Mainstage Theatre in NYC, followed by a week-long stay as part of North Carolina's NASA/Smithsonian 2003 Festival of Flight. The production was also presented in abridged concert form at Oklahoma City University in 2006, as part of their inaugural “Stripped” Musical Theatre Program. 2009 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ very first plane sold! 2009 also notes the Centennial of the renowned Paris Air Show, which figured greatly in Wilbur and Orville’s path to notoriety. However, the message of Flyer is timeless, as the story is as much about the complex influences that nurture or inhibit potential as it is about a child’s dream to fly." - from www.flyerthemusical.com Performance dates: For tickets, directions & other information: June 4, 2009:
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO MUSICAL On May 28, Michael played the role of Danglars in a public workshop of a new musical version of The Count of Monte Cristo in New York City. Based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, the musical features book, music, lyrics and orchestrations by Brett M. Boles. Location
& Information: This special night includes the exclusive preview of the new musical, a pre-show reception and a Q&A with cast. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by contacting Patrice Miller at thecountmusical@yahoo.com or (516) 859-3326. Public Acts of Decency Productions is a producing channel for original live art; the company seeks to connect the greater public with new art and art processes through events specifically targeted to new audiences. Public Acts of Decency is a Fractured Atlas sponsored project. Michael previous played Danglars in the world premiere of Monte Cristo at Ithaca College in 2007. Video clips from Ithaca College's production can be viewed below: 1. Pieces
On A Chessboard 2. Act
I Finale 2. Unlimited April 6, 2009:
LINDSAY RIDER TO SING MOTT'S
WORK: Michael has arranged a musical theatre medley for performer Lindsay Rider, who is currently a second year Masters of Music Candidate at Manhattan School of Music, majoring in Vocal Performance, Opera Concentration. Michael's work, entitled The Ending Begins Here, features fourteen unrelated songs from various musicals that have been cut, copied and pasted together to create a loose story specifically for Ms Rider's voice and personality. HUMOR prevails! The recital will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 8:00 PM in the Greenfield Recital Hall at the Manhattan School of Music: 120 Claremont Ave in Manhattan. March 13, 2009:
GUYS & DOLLS Michael just recently played Nicely Nicely Johnson in the musical comedy Guys & Dolls at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria, Arizona. Closing night was April 5, 2009. "Small-time gambler Nathan Detroit bets his big-time pal Sky Masterson that he can’t make the next woman he sees fall in love with him… but watch the tables turn when the next doll happens to be uptight missionary Sarah Brown! This slick romantic comedy with a bright, brassy, immortal score takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, featuring breathtaking dance numbers, fabulous costumes and classic hits such as Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat and I’ve Never Been in Love Before." - from www.azbroadwaytheatre.com Performance dates: Press release from Broadway World: Photo Flash from Broadway World: For tickets, directions & other information: |
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