Michael Arve
22 Weider Street
Rochester, New York, 14620
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Over 20 years experience in directing and producing plays, musicals and operas.
Developed fund-raising programs and subscription-drives, which substantially increased attendance
and contributions for several community theatres as well as other non-profits.
Identified corporate and family foundation prospects for a $350,000 capital campaign drive.
Assisted in the development and coordination of special events for various fund-raisers.
Successful grants writer.
Many years experience in Community Theatre administration and management.
Developed public relations strategies
Founded, produced and hosted an hour-long call-in program on Community Television
Awards & Distinctions
Table template I (two columns)
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PRODUCTIONS |
REPRESENTATIVE ROLES |
| Outstanding acting (ensemble) THE MOUSETRAP | TANYS 2006 |
| Excellence Set Design THE MOUSETRAP | TANYS 2006 |
| Excellence in Ensemble Acting SAVE ME A PLACE.. | TANYS 2006 |
| Excellence in Ensemble Work Portraits (as producer) | TANYS 2005 |
| Best Production Nomination The Queen of Bingo | TANYS 2004 |
| Best Production Nomination ALMIGHTY GOD BIERCE | TANYS 2003 |
| Outstanding Actor Award INHERIT THE WIND | TANYS 2003 |
| South East Cable Access Television Award | Knoxville, TN. 1998/99 |
| 4 Outstanding Production Nominations | Knoxville 1994, 95, 96, 97 |
| 2 Outstanding Special Production Awards | Knoxville 1995, 96 |
| Dundalk Festival Directing Award | Ireland 1992 |
| AACT FEST - Production Award | Kansas 1991 |
| AACT FEST- Best Production Award | Erie, Pa. 1991 |
| Best Production - The Belle Of Amherst | TANYS Corning, NY 1990 |
(TANYS) Theatre Association of New York State
SELECTED DIRECTING / PRODUCING EXPERIENCE 2007 - 1990
| PRODUCTION | COMPANY | YEAR |
| Ladies At the Alamo* (October) | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2007 |
| I DO! I DO! (July) | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2007 |
| The Sunshine Boys* (May) | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2007 |
| A Murder is Announced*(March) | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2007 |
| Amazing Grace (February) | PIPP (Plays in Progress Project ) | 2007 |
| Cuckoo (February) | PIPP | 2007 |
| A Little Bit of This & That | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2007 |
| Save Me A Place at Forest Lawn | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2006 |
| Catholic Girls | Daniel Kennedy Presents (Rochester, NY) | 2006 |
| Just Desserts | Daniel Kennedy Presents | 2006 |
| The Mousetrap* | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2006 |
| Portraits* | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2005 |
| Couples | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2004 |
| Journeys** | Stages (Rochester, New York) | 2004 |
| The Queen of Bingo | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2004 |
| The Belle of Amherst (RCN Fundraiser) | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2003 |
| Almighty God Bierce | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2003 |
| Johnny Roma 2003 | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2003 |
| Tret Fure in Concert* | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2003 |
| We're Still Here** | Greater Rochester Repertory Cos. | 2002 |
| Oleanna | American Classics Theatre (Roch. NY) | 2001 |
| Leading Ladies | Wild Wimmin ETCetera (Rochester, NY) | 2001 |
| Light Sensitive | Shipping Dock Theatre (Rochester,NY) | 1999 |
| Three Viewings | Masque Theatre (Knoxville, TN) | 1998 |
| The Sisters Rosenzweig | Masque Theatre | 1998 |
| Heartland | Masque Theatre | 1998 |
| Torch Song Trilogy | Masque Theatre | 1997 |
| P.S. Your Cat is Dead | Masque Theatre | 1997 |
| T Cells & Sympathy | ARK Rainbow Theatre (Knoxville, TN) | 1996 |
| The Zoo Story | ARK Rainbow Theatre | 1996 |
| Jeffrey | ARK Rainbow Theatre | 1996 |
| The Normal Heart | ARK Rainbow Theatre | 1995 |
| The Raft of the Medusa | ARK Rainbow Theatre | 1995 |
| Empty Chairs - Empty Tables** | ARK Rainbow Theatre | 1994 |
| Run for Your Wife | Oak Ridge Playhouse (Oak Ridge TN) | 1994 |
| Lady House Blues | The Bijou Theatre (Oak Ridge, TN) | 1994 |
| Scrooge | The Bijou Theatre (Knoxville, TN) | 1993 |
| Beyond Rainbows** | Masque Enterprises, Inc. (Rochester, NY) | 1993 |
| Johnny Roma Presents the Starlettes** | Masque Enterprises, Inc. | 1993 |
| Blithe Spirit | Masque Enterprises, Inc | 1993 |
| Pretty Women** | Masque Enterprises, Inc. | 1992 |
| Marry Me A Little | Masque Enterprises, Inc. | 1992 |
| A Sunday in the Park WITHOUT George** | Masque Enterprises, Inc | 1992 |
| Siren Song | The Cobblestone Arts Center (Victor, NY) | 1992 |
| The Glass Menagerie | The Cobblestone Arts Center | 1992 |
| The Medium | The Cobblestone Arts Center | 1991 |
| Jacques Brel | The Cobblestone Arts Center | 1991 |
| Bell, Book & Candle | The Cobblestone Arts Center | 1990 |
| Two for the See Saw | The Cobblestone Arts Center | 1990 |
| The Belle of Amherst | The Cobblestone Arts Center | 1990 |
| Morning's at Seven | Blackfriars (Rochester, NY) | 1990 |
Italicized productions: Musicals
*Producer
Bolded Production indicates Award Nominated and/or Award Winning Production
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The shows, dates, times and locations of auditions
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My artwork made into transparent computer graphics,
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A record of donations from theatre companies,
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Upcoming shows, dates, ticket prices, synopsis etc.
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Theatre courses in acting, dance, comedy etc.
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My personal
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My venture into another theatrical art form!
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