Biography

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Ceramics Bio

On ceramics: "There is always something to learn, something to try, something to share." The process of developing one’s own artistic “voice” in ceramics is a fascinating, ever-evolving journey. I'm particularly drawn to the idea of altering the basic wheel-thrown form, the sculptural aspects of pottery and juxtaposing finer elements with the "earthiness" of clay."

Michael has been a member of the​​​ Peekskill Clay Studio in Peekskill, NY  and the  Putnam Arts Council Pottery Studio in his home town of Mahopac, NY., where he has also taught ceramics specializing in wheel work.  In 2012, at an art show at the Putnam Arts Council, he received an Honorable Mention/Body of Work award for two of his functional pieces.  He teaches private wheel lessons and interested parties can contact him through www.mastercraftceramics.com. 

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A “Recovering Actor” (having performed in musical theatre productions in New York and across the country), he makes his living as personal assistant to Stephen Schwartz, composer and lyricist of the Broadway shows GODSPELL, PIPPIN and WICKED (among others). Mr. Cole’s singing voice can be heard on the soundtracks of the DreamWorks animated feature Prince of Egypt, the Wonderful World of Disney television special Geppetto and Disney’s live-action feature Enchanted. Other passions include home improvement and waterskiing. He is married to Broadway actor and Shakespearean Scholar, Steven Skybell. They have two Australian Shepherds named Mackenzie and Caleb.