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Multi-Hyphenate MICHAEL KUSHNER Talks About His New Book ” Dear Multi-Hyphenate” And Creating Your Own Space

Rye Myers Season 2 Episode 4

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Season 2: Episode 4 -#NewYearNewEpisodes. Welcome back to more new episodes, rewinds of past ones, and so much more!

Kicking off this episode with a brand new episode with MICHAEL KUSHNER, New York's leading multi-hyphenate where is many "hyphenates" include producer, actor, photographer, and now published author. 

Michael Kushner is most known for his photography in the theater industry including his "The Dressing Room Project" which has gained attention across the Broadway industry and beyond! 

 

You do not want to miss this interview and you will learn SO much. Make sure you purchase Michael Kushner's debut book How to Be a Multi-Hyphenate in the Theatre Business- Conversations, Advice and Tips from Dear Multi-Hyphenate by going to https://www.dearmultihyphenate.com/book

You can also purchase the book on Amazon, or request it at your local bookstore! 

 

You can learn more by going to www.dearmultihyphenate.com and keep up with Michael Kushner at the following websites: 

https://www.michaelkushneronline.com 

http://www.michaelkushnerphotography.com 

Follow him on social media at @themichaelkushner 

 

ABOUT MICHAEL KUSHNER

Michael Kushner is one of New York's leading multi - hyphenates: a person who has multiple proficiencies, often cross pollinating into each other to help flourish professional capabilities. Michael is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association and some favorite performance credits include ON THE TOWN at Barrington Stage (Pre Broadway try out, Directed by John Rando), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Barrington Stage (Directed by Julie Boyd), SONS OF THE PROPHET at GableStage (Directed by Joe Adler), and TOXIC IF SWALLOWED at Ars Nova (Directed by Charles Quittner). Michael graduated with distinction from Ithaca College with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is also the creator of his one man show, MOO WITH ME (Directed by Max Crumm), which will be brought back to NYC in 2021.

As a photographer, Michael's work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, The Tony Awards, and in publications in print and online nationally and across the pond. He is the creator of The Dressing Room Project, a photographic journal of actors prepping for their roles on Broadway. Michael has photographed Idina Menzel, Julie Andrews, and many more notable artists.

As a producer, Michael is one of the founding members of Musical Theatre Factory, currently in residency with Playwrights Horizons. He is an Executive Producer on the award winning and EMMY nominated web series, Indoor Boys, created by Wes Taylor and Alex Wyse. Michael and Wes' short film XaveMePlease, starring Isaac Powell, played Frameline43 Festival in San Francisco and OutFilmFest in CT. He served as Associate Producer on Bernie and Mikey’s Trip to the Moon with 59E59 and Strangemen and Co. Michael is proudly on the Advisory Boards of Out of the Box Theatrics and Wingspan Arts. He is also an investor in Be