David-Michael Madigan
- Producer
- Executive
At the age of ten, David-Michael Madigan started out his career in the performing arts. He studied dance (jazz, modern, tap & ballet) with Scarlett
Antonia at Peak Academy. Scarlett studied for many years under Martha Graham. In addition to studying dance, David-Michael studied acting at Vannoy Academy, while also being professionally trained in voice/singing. At the age of sixteen, Scarlett and David-Michael created a touring troupe of high school age singers, dancers, and actors; they named their troupe "Young Performers",
touring the Colorado Springs and Denver region for two years.
During this time, David-Michael was also in residence with Music Theater of the Rockies (MTR) under the production and direction of Hal Hundley, at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. During his time with MTR, he played Henry Anderson in "Shenandoah", starring Broadway and big screen legend John Raitt (father of singer Bonnie Raitt). He was the principal dancer in "Annie Get your Gun", starring Metropolitan Opera star Patrice Munsel, was principal dancer in "Mame", starring TV and stage star Gretchen Wyler, he played the role of Steve Bullnack in "Paint Your Wagon", starring TV and legendary recording artists Earl Wrightson & Lois Hunt, and played the role of Charlie Bates (Artful Dodger's young apprentice and side kick) in "Oliver", starring TV and Broadway legend David Canary.
If his schedule was not already full enough, he was also accepted into the Talented and Gifted (TAG) arts program, presented with a scholarship to Vannoy Talent Academy where he studied acting, was a national model for JimmyJams Surf Clothing and appeared in many television commercials.
His career took a new direction at age eighteen. Instead of following his long time dream of starring on Broadway, this triple threat relocated to California with his parents. He decided to further his education, prior to heading to New York. He enrolled and was accepted at FIDM, Los Angeles, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree. While attending college, he auditioned for Disney and was cast in their entertainment department at Disneyland; where he performed in musical stage shows and within their parades division. After graduation from college, David-Michael found he had fallen in love with California and decided to further delay his dreams of Broadway.
In a major shift, his life moved from performance, to one filled with arts, design and film production; where success greeted him at every turn. In addition, he became a published writer for design magazines and newspapers across the United States and China. His career in the arts and design led him throughout the world, where his projects garnered not only international recognition, but many coveted awards and accolades.
Soon, David-Michael started hosting morning design segments on Warner Brothers' KTLA "Morning Show", and on Fox "Good Day LA"; REPLAY Clothing provided his on-air wardrobe.
Not long after, David-Michael stepped into the film production arena by executive producing his first short film, "Superfag". The film went on to win multiple awards at film festivals around the world. Most notably, The HBO Audience Award. He continues to expand his involvement in film production and is now president of his second company, Expression! Films.
His film projects include, "The Call", starring Didi Conn, "Second Class Citizens" and "The last One"; a brilliant and timely documentary that shines a bright new light on The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Additional projects are in the works.
Beyond David-Michael's creative endeavors, he is passionate about being a human rights activist; involving himself in important causes and organizations like Human Rights Campaign Fund, GLAD, Aid for AIDS and The Orange County Homeless Shelter.
During this time, David-Michael was also in residence with Music Theater of the Rockies (MTR) under the production and direction of Hal Hundley, at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. During his time with MTR, he played Henry Anderson in "Shenandoah", starring Broadway and big screen legend John Raitt (father of singer Bonnie Raitt). He was the principal dancer in "Annie Get your Gun", starring Metropolitan Opera star Patrice Munsel, was principal dancer in "Mame", starring TV and stage star Gretchen Wyler, he played the role of Steve Bullnack in "Paint Your Wagon", starring TV and legendary recording artists Earl Wrightson & Lois Hunt, and played the role of Charlie Bates (Artful Dodger's young apprentice and side kick) in "Oliver", starring TV and Broadway legend David Canary.
If his schedule was not already full enough, he was also accepted into the Talented and Gifted (TAG) arts program, presented with a scholarship to Vannoy Talent Academy where he studied acting, was a national model for JimmyJams Surf Clothing and appeared in many television commercials.
His career took a new direction at age eighteen. Instead of following his long time dream of starring on Broadway, this triple threat relocated to California with his parents. He decided to further his education, prior to heading to New York. He enrolled and was accepted at FIDM, Los Angeles, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree. While attending college, he auditioned for Disney and was cast in their entertainment department at Disneyland; where he performed in musical stage shows and within their parades division. After graduation from college, David-Michael found he had fallen in love with California and decided to further delay his dreams of Broadway.
In a major shift, his life moved from performance, to one filled with arts, design and film production; where success greeted him at every turn. In addition, he became a published writer for design magazines and newspapers across the United States and China. His career in the arts and design led him throughout the world, where his projects garnered not only international recognition, but many coveted awards and accolades.
Soon, David-Michael started hosting morning design segments on Warner Brothers' KTLA "Morning Show", and on Fox "Good Day LA"; REPLAY Clothing provided his on-air wardrobe.
Not long after, David-Michael stepped into the film production arena by executive producing his first short film, "Superfag". The film went on to win multiple awards at film festivals around the world. Most notably, The HBO Audience Award. He continues to expand his involvement in film production and is now president of his second company, Expression! Films.
His film projects include, "The Call", starring Didi Conn, "Second Class Citizens" and "The last One"; a brilliant and timely documentary that shines a bright new light on The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Additional projects are in the works.
Beyond David-Michael's creative endeavors, he is passionate about being a human rights activist; involving himself in important causes and organizations like Human Rights Campaign Fund, GLAD, Aid for AIDS and The Orange County Homeless Shelter.