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Michael Shannon
Michael Shannon has been a part of A Red Orchid since The
Connection in 1993, for which he designed the poster
and wrote the director's note in the program.
He has appeared in "oodles" of Red Orchid productions,
most recently playing Eddie in Gagarin Way and
Ralf in Mr. Kolpert. Michael originated the role
of Peter in Tracy Letts' Bug which premiered at
A Red Orchid before playing off-Broadway and being adapted
into a major motion picture. Michael has numerous Chicago
credits at Steppenwolf, Lookingglass, and Famous Door, but
he has also been seen in New York City, London, Louisville,
and Pittsburgh.
Michael most recently appeared on screen as Sgt. Dave Karnes
in Oliver Stone's World Trade Center. Other film
credits include Bug (adapted from the play by Tracy
Letts), Jesus' Son, Tigerland, Cecil
B. Demented, Pearl Harbor, High Crimes,
Chicago Cab (or Hellcab: The Movie), The
Ride, Vanilla Sky, Kangaroo Jack,
Grand Theft Parsons, 8 Mile, Bad Boys
II, The Woodsman, Dead Birds, and
Criminal.
Mike made his directorial debut at A Red Orchid during
the 2005-2006 season when he helmed Eugene Ionesco's Hunger
and Thirst.
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