 Michael
P. Amico
Associate Professor of Theatre
mamico@mail.barry.edu
| Teaching Philosophy |
| "I want students to appreciate both the art
and craft of theatre, simultaneously enriching their minds and
honing their skills. To succeed in a career in theatre it is
necessary for students to develop their intellectual curiosity
as an artist, and gain a high degree of technical proficiency
in their area of specialization as well. I will help them
learn to be both their own strongest critic and most vocal advocate.
Being trained for employment in professional theatre is rewarding
personally and creatively, and in the end it sure beats working
for a living." |
Bio:
Michael P. Amico was born and raised in Buffalo,
New York, and has been a Florida resident since 1987. He came to
Barry University as an Associate Professor of Theatre in the fall
of 2002 and serves as Designer/Technical Director for Department
of Fine Arts Productions. He holds an M.F.A. in Theater from
Penn State and a B.A. in Theater from S.U.N.Y. Fredonia.
Previously, he has held the position of Head of Design for the Theatre
program at Kansas State University and has served on the design
faculty for theater departments at the University of South Florida,
Florida International University, and the University of Florida.
Professionally he has designed scenery for several of Florida’s
most prominent theaters. He has also worked in television and film
as a set designer and scenic artist. Additionally he has designed
themed environments for businesses and event companies throughout
Florida. As a scenic artist, he has painted scenery for opera, theme
parks and Broadway. He is a member of United Scenic Artists Local
829 as both a Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist.
| Selected Professional Activities: |
| 1998-2001 |
Scenic Designer, Actor’s Playhouse, Miami, FL - She
Loves Me, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, Proposals, The
King and I - Nominated for Carbonell Award, Best Scenic
Design |
| 1998 |
Scenic Designer, Florida Stage, Manalapan, FL - Incorruptible
- Nominated for Carbonell Award, Best Scenic Design |
| 1997 |
Scenic Designer, Florida Stage, Manalapan, FL - Benedict
Arnold by William Mastrisimone – World Premiere |
| 1997 |
Scenic Designer, Pope Theater Company, Manalapan, FL - Denial,
Beguiled Again - Nominated for Carbonell Award,
Best Scenic Design |
| 1997-1999 |
Scenic Artist - Studio South, Arnold Abramson, Charge Artist
–
Broadway: Jackie O., Kiss Me Kate
National Tours: Ragtime, Kiss Me Kate,
Saturday Night Fever |
| 1993 |
Scenic/Lighting Designer, Unicorn Theater, Kansas City, MO
–
Five in the Killing Zone by Lavonne
Mueller – World Premiere |
| 1990 |
Assistant to the Art Director/Set Designer for the USA Network
(at Universal Studios) television series Swamp Thing |
|
