Michael D. Jablonski (HE/Him)

Director/Choreographer/Educator that specializes in Music Theatre technique. Michael’s current research is in non-traditional dance styles in Music Theatre with future research in building a dynamic pedagogical system with a foundation of mental health for the artist and elevating/evolving the consent-based practice in the dance studio/performance

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Music Theatre at Brenau University outside Atlanta, GA
www.michaeldjablonski.com

Michael D. Jablonski has been a successful musical theatre artist for over 20 years. He has taken his experience on the stage and has transitioned it into the classroom.

Michael performed on Broadway in Cry-Baby, The Book of Mormon and the 2009 revival of West Side Story. He toured the world with 8 different National Tours including Matilda, The Book of Mormon, WestSide Story, Saturday Night Fever, Doctor Dolittle, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ann-Margret, Victor/Victoria, and Brigadoon. Michael also performed with the Radio City Rockette’s in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. On film, he can be seen as a featured dancer in the movie version of The Producers starring Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. Michael also performed at many prestigious theatres across the United States. Michael is an award-winning Director and Choreographer. His credits include Fame, Edges, Mamma Mia, We are Proud to Present a Presentation about the Herero of Namibia..., Wildwood Park, Another Day (Devised), Grease, The Producers, Hello Dolly, Eurydice and multiple productions of West Side Story. He created additional choreography for the National Tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ann-Margret. He supervised 4 national tours and multiple regional productions as their Dance Captain.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance from SUNY at Buffalo and a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from Florida State University. He has been a Guest Lecturer and Master Instructor of dance & Musical Theatre technique at many universities and academic programs across the U.S and Canada. His academic appointments include Elon University, Florida State University and will be joining the faculty at Brenau University this fall as an Assistant Professor of Music Theatre. Michael is a member of American Actors Equity Association, American Guild of Variety Artists, Society of American Fight Directors and Canadian Actors Equity Association.