Michael Barrett Austin

 

Once at Berkeley Playhouse

Playing the wonderfully comic role of Billy in Berkeley Playhouse's production of the beautiful musical Once in February and March of 2026. All actors play their own instruments as well as sing in this touching story of human connection. Tickets and information here.

 

The Dinner Party at Word for Word

Performed the leading role of the host in this Word for Word 'Off The Page' staged reading of Joshua Ferris' searingly comical short story about a failing couple's failed dinner party in December 2025.

 

The Bridge workshop (part three!) at TheatreWorks' New Works Festival

Reprised the role of Frank Farrington for the third time in the TheatreWorks New Works Festival workshop of this world premiere musical based on the true story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge by Patricia Cotter and The Kilbanes in August 2025.

 

Monday Night PlayGround staged readings

Appearing in several Monday Night PlayGround readings of new plays with PlayGround SF during the 2024-25 season.

 

Critics Circle Nomination for Fallen Angels at Aurora Theatre Company

Nominated for a San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for featured perfomance in the classic Noel Coward comedy at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley Oct. 19-Nov. 17, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sequester Songs

During the first 250 days (!) of our COVID-19 shelter-at-home, I commited to singing a song (accompanying myself on guitar) and posting it online every day. Watch and listen on my YouTube channel here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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