About this episode

Michael Arden discusses his journey from actor to acclaimed director and the impact of live theater.

Michael Arden is a Tony Award–winning director and actor whose productions, including Parade , Maybe Happy Ending , and Spring Awakening , blend intimacy, spectacle, and extraordinary humanity. Across film, television, and theater, his work returns again and again to questions of belonging, connection, and what becomes possible when people truly feel seen. He joins to discuss the childhood experiences that shaped him, his journey from actor to acclaimed director, and the enduring power of live theater to change lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Debbie Millman

Guest: Michael Arden

Topics covered

• theater
• directing
• belonging
• connection
• live performance

Keywords

• Tony Award
• director
• actor
• theater
• live performance
• belonging
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast

Books & works: Parade, Maybe Happy Ending, Spring Awakening

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