PROFILE: MICHAEL BUSS

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penman

Name

Michael Buss

Member Since

July 9, 2009

Hometown

Santa Anna, California

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Bio

Although I have been very involved in theatre since the late 80s, back in England, I came to the States in 1995 to pursue my work as a software consultant. Here it was less demanding to turn my hand to playwriting and I was instrumental in forming New Voices Playwrights Workshop in Southern California 12 years ago. The lure of the spotlights, however, still tugs at me! When I took early retirment from the world of computers I became a substitute teacher so I could support my wife, Autumn Browne, in her full time drama program in a nearby Junior High school. I now work actively across the school district helping to bring the performing arts into greater prominence. I have written and produced several prize-winning screen plays in which Autumn's students performed.


Educational Background

Bachelor's Degree from London University.

Number of years teaching

Maybe 40.

Last show you worked on


Favorite Playwright

Maybe Harold Pinter. Not really sure.

Favorite theatrical moment

When I played the village idiot (but not a truly dumb one) back in the UK, and had my Border Collie on stage every night as my character's dog!!

Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Interests

Gardening, cooking, playwriting, cycling, building web sites.

Something you should know about me!

I have a gorgeous granddaughter who has just completed her freshman year at Winchester University where her major is performing arts.

Accomplishments

Oh - modesty forbids!

Upcoming Projects

I have two full length plays on which I am working, and will continue building the AUHSD Arts Advantage website in the fall. I have just become a member of the Anaheim Arts Council and am not really sure what that will yet entail.

School/Organization Name

Anahrim Union High School District

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