This is Michael's premiere role with PlazaCo. He recently completed his Theatre Arts studies at Texas Wesleyan University, where he was active both onstage and off. Some of his acting roles there included: The Actor in THE WOMAN IN BLACK, Ariel in THE PILLOWMAN, Mitch in 25TH ANNUAL... SPELLING BEE, Spettigue in CHARLEY'S AUNT, and Tony in the NYC reading of LYCANTHROPE. Michael is currently also in Stage West's children's show A KITE'S TALE (which features some of his music compositions). In other DFW area theaters, he has played such roles as: File in THE RAINMAKER, Jesus in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and Creon in ANTIGONE. Michael became a published & internationally produced playwright with his 10 minute play CLOTHES FOR THEIR SOULS. Michael Rudd is a recipient of the TWU Cecil Cole Memorial Award, a member of Alpha Psi Omega, and a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. "A huge thanks to my friends and family, for their years of support and love, and to my Creator."