Jay Strauss-Teran
Michael came into my life when he was about 18…………..I was staffing director for Stagedoor Manor in the Catskills. Michael came for an interview and was brimming with energy and excitement and talent! He was a music director for many seasons at Stagedoor and created the brilliant musical accompaniment for the Our Time Cabaret, which played all the major hotels in the Catskills. I last saw him when I was auditioning for a regional theatre. It was early in the morning and he was just amazing. Very few people have given so much to thousands of young people, many of whom made careers on Broadway, in tours, and in regional theatre. His passion and his humor and his great talent will live on and on and on………..what a man!