Michael Esper Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2008, he won a Clarence Derwent Award for his performance as Skip in a Playwrights Horizons production of "Crazy Mary․"
• Studied writing and philosophy for a year at Oberlin College, but found the pursuits unfulfilling and lonely compared to the more group-oriented skills of playing music and acting
• Known for his versatility and expressiveness on stage, his roles have varied from punk to 16th century English
• Originated the role of Will in Green Day's Broadway musical "American Idiot․"
• Learned to play such instruments as the saxophone and the guitar
• His voice can be heard on the Grammy Award winning cast album for the musical "American Idiot․"
• Stated that he would like to play the lead in "Hamlet" and Tom in "Glass Menagerie" if given the chance