MICHAEL WILKINS
MUSIC DIRECTOR/ PIANIST/ CONDUCTOR
MUSIC DIRECTION
&
CONDUCTING
Michael Wilkins has two decades of experience as a music director and conductor, and holds an undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition, and a Masters in Choral Conducting. from Azusa Pacific University. While he has experience in and a love for all genres of musical theatre, his specialty is music directing rock and pop musicals such as Rocky Horror, Rock of Ages, Once, and Beehive, and he has even been reviewed as a "show in itself" while playing onstage! After years of freelancing around the country, he is now based in New York City and is available as music director, conductor and musical theatre pianist. He has Music Directed readings of new works, one person shows and cabarets in NYC, and is always excited to meet and work with new collaborators.
Upcoming:
Music Directing and Orchestrating Musical of Musicals at Arrow Rock Lyceum, Summer 2026
Composing Original music and Music Directing a new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables at Oregon Cabaret Theatre
ACCOMPANIST,
PIANIST,
EDUCATOR
Michael spent five years as a professor with Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts while also serving as the Resident Music Director for the attached professional theatre company Pacific Conservatory Theatre. There he taught music theory, music/singing fundamentals, acting through song, and coached students privately. Now based in New York, he regularly helps clients prepare for and film auditions as accompanist and/or coach, creates rehearsal and performance piano tracks, regularly plays Cabarets, and accompanies auditions as an audition pianist for theatres, colleges and casting directors. He holds a Certificate in Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy from BroadwayVox Studio, and he serves as the Resident Music Director and Associate Vocal Coach with SKB (Sarah K Brown) Voice Studio.
RESUME
Select Music Direction Credits Include
Five years as Resident Music Director for Pacific Conservatory Theatre, The Rocky Horror Show at The Old Globe, Waitress at Oregon Cabaret Theatre, HAIR at Sierra Repertory Theatre, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Children's Theatre of Charlotte (World Premiere), and Jerry Springer The Opera at The Chance Theatre (LADCC award for Best Music Direction).
FULL RESUME AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Next Up: Orchestrating and Music Directing Musical of Musicals at Arrow Rock Lyceum
