MICHAEL C. O’DAY is a theatre artist in New York City.  He made his playwriting debut with Dragon’s Breath, which was produced as part of the 2014 New York International Fringe Festival.  His other works include the short play Trumpets Sounding Over Harrisburg, produced at the Kraine Theater in October of 2015, and the short film Akhmed.

As an actor, he has been a member of the Obie-winning Classical Theatre of Harlem, appearing in their productions of Hamlet, Native Son, King Lear, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Crazy Locomotive, Macbeth, Mother Courage and Her Children, The Cherry Orchard, and their installment of 365 Days/365 Plays at the Public Theatre. 

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Michael C. O'Day

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Queens Short Play Festival

I’m happy to announce that my short play Basic Cable Method Acting is part of the 2023 Queens Short Play Festival! Our performances start on Sunday, February 26, at 3pm at the Secret Theatre in Woodside, Queens. There are a total of four performances over the next four weeks – and, since the festival is a competition, potentially more if people like us! Check here for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets.