Working with Mike D
What People Are Saying
“I've been so lucky to work with Mike in multiple capacities- as a classmate, a director, collaborator, instructor, and a mentor; and quite frankly he's "the best" no matter the category.
He's so incredibly humble, supportive, and generous while also motivating you to be your best and holding the work to the highest standard. He has so much expertise and wisdom and he ups your game when it comes to improv, music, and comedy. He's truly the best collaborator and a nice friggin' guy."
Lindsay Goldapp
Executive/Artistic Director Stomping Ground Comedy
“I currently teach sketch comedy writing, improv, and more at Chicago's Second City Training Center; being directed by Mike D was the best training I myself could have received.”
Scott Levy
Faculty at The Second City Training Center, Chicago 
“Mike D is one of the most brilliantly talented Music Directors I have ever worked or played with. As a teacher he helped me break down walls I didn't even know I had and opened my mind up to all new possibilities of what musical improv can be.”
Nick Condon
Education Programs Manager
Oregon Children's Theater
“Mike is such a wealth of knowledge in the field of improvisation and music improv. Everytime I have attended a workshop I walk away with new tools and perspectives to take to the stage”
Amber Linde
Chicago-based Improviser/Actor