Michael Joseph on Fame – The Musical
Published By Dónal on Monday April 19th, 2010 at 21:39
Some time back I wrote about the new RTÉ series “Fame – The Musical” in which director Robert C. Kelly, actor Simon Delaney, actress Jacinta Whyte and former “Kids from Fame” star Erica Gimpel are searching for an actor and an actress to play the roles of Nick Piazza and Serena Katz in the upcoming production of “Fame – The Musical” which begins its run at Dublin’s new Grand Canal Theatre before touring Ireland.
Little did I know back then that a great friend of mine, Michael Joseph (O’Brien) would be auditioning. Not only did he ace the audition, he has also made it through the “Fame School” bootcamp and is now one of twelve (six male and six female) contestants who have progressed to the live shows at The Helix in Dublin!
Michael has done very well to get this far in the competition, however to progress further and hopefully attain the role of Nick he needs YOUR VOTE.
His first appearance in the live shows will be on Sunday May 2nd.
On the night once Derek Mooney announces that the voting lines are open, please call 1513 71 71 11 or text FAME 11 to 53125.
How can I support Michael right now?
What a great question, I’m glad you asked!
You can become a fan of Michael’s on his official Facebook page and you can spread the word (and the voting numbers while you’re at it!)
Michael Joseph’s credentials
Born and raised in Waterford City, Michael is well known to audiences in his native city and further afield. He has played starring roles in countless local productions at the Theatre Royal, Waterford including Nanki-Poo in The Mikado, Tommy Keeler in Annie Get You Gun, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors and John The Baptist in Godspell to name but a few.
Michael often teaches drama part time at The Richie Hayes Stage School (of which I am a member) and has also worked with Waterford Youth Arts, Red Kettle and the David Hennessy Junior Stage School.
Michael is a graduate of The Academy of Musical Theatre, Wales. Away from Waterford Michael has played the roles of Mac in 42nd Street (The Gaiety Theatre), Sweeney in Sweeney Todd (Riverfront Theatre) and Michael Spoffard in The Witches of Eastwick in addition to ensemble roles in Michael Collins (Cork Opera House) and The Pirates of Penzance (The Helix). Most recently he played Garavan Gobdaw (the lowly servant of the nasty Felix Fleshcreep) in the 2009/2010 Gaiety Theatre pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk alongside Fair City’s George McMahon (Mondo), Leanne Moore, Richie Hayes and Michael Grennell.
Not just an “actor who sings”, Michael has proven himself as an excellent concert performer. He has worked as a backing singer on Tommy Fleming’s A Journey Home at the INEC, Killarney and as a cabaret singer on board the “Oscar Wilde” cruise ship.
Suffice to say, he’s qualified!
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