MIKE BACKES - AEA

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Represented by:

Hudson Artists Agency (NY) (646) 619-8080

NATIONAL TOURS

A Bronx Tale (1st National)

Eddie Mush/ Lorenzo u/s

Dir. Jerry Zaks/Robert Deniro

Rock Of Ages (1st National)

Joey Primo, u/s Lonny/Dennis/Stacey Jaxx

Dir. Kristin Hangi

Jersey Boys (Las Vegas)

Swing/ Tommy, Bob, Norm, Pesci

Dir. Des McAnuff

Footloose

Ren

Dir. Dan Stewart

Grease (w/ Frankie Avalon)

Ensemble/ Danny u/s

Dir. Ray Demattis

OFF BROADWAY

The Heist

Bart

Hudson Guild, Pam Scott

Standby The Musical

Johnathan

Fringe, Dir. Marc Eardly

Something For The Boys

Sgt Rocky Fulton

Musicals Tonight

Howe and Hummel

Brodie

NYMF, Dir. Laurie Eliscu

CONCERTS / CRUISES

Rock Of Ages NCL

Ensemble/ Drew u/s

Dir. Kristin Hanggi

Broadway Boys

Principal Singer

Dir. Jesse Nager

Shades of Buble

Principal Singer

Dir. Ron Destefano

Syd Norman's Pour House

Principal Singer

Norwegian Cruise Lines

WORKSHOPS / READINGS / RECORDINGS

Fat Kid Rules The World

Joey/ Ensemble

Spoonfed NYC

Dir. Marc Eardly

Treasure Island

Mr Joyce/Victor Wolfe

The Fulton Theatre

Dir. Marc Robin

Junk: A Rock Opera

Max

Nat'l Opera Center

Dir. Shakina Nayfack

Five Points

Hugh O'Neil

Musical Theatre Factory

Dir. Mark Schneider

The Crazy Ones

Sculley

Musical Theatre Factory

Dir. Celine Rosenthal

Regional Theatre

Wild Party

Burrs

Short North Stage

White Christmas

Sheldrake u/s Bob Wallace (perf)

Fulton Theatre

Dir. Parker Esse

Jersey Boys

Gyp Decarlo/ Fight Captain

Theatre Aspen

Dir. Hunter Foster

Gypsy

Uncle Jocko/Cigar

Theatre Aspen

Dir. Hannah Ryan

Jersey Boys

Norm/ Ensemble

Maine State Music Theatre

Dir. Mark Martino

Ghost (World Premiere Revised

Carl

Fulton Theatre

Chamber Musical)

Dir. Marc Robin

Guys An Dolls

Harry The Horse/ Sky U/S

Fulton Theatre

Dir. Marc Robin

The Twelve

Swing

Denver Center

Dir. Richard Seyd

Forever Plaid

Frankie

Theatre By The Sea

Dir. Scott Guthrie

Next To Normal

Gabe

Florida Studio Theatre

Dir. Richard Hopkins

Rent (Long Island Premiere)

Roger

John W. Engeman Theatre

Dir. Alan Souza

Evita

General/ Ensemble

Maine State Music Theatre

Dir. Marc Robin

Footloose

Ren

Carousel Dinner Theatre

Dir. A.C. Ciulla

Smokey Joe's Cafe

Michael

John W. Engeman Theatre

Dir. Vic Dimonda

Jekyll and Hyde

Poole, Proops u/s

John W. Engeman Theatre

David Swan

My Way

Man 2

Merry Go Round Playhouse

Dir. Kate Swan

Fiddler On The Roof

Constable

Maine State Music Theatre

Dir. Gary John Larosa

Mamma Mia

Father Alexandrios

Maine State Music Theatre

Dir. Mark Martino

My Way

Man 2

St Michael's Playhouse

Dir. Keith Andrews

Jesus Christ Superstar

Peter, Judas u/s

Lenape Performing Arts Center

Dir. Vincent Marini

TELEVISION / FILM

Titans Of Hollywood

Louis B. Mayer

Up N Atom Productions

Dir. Patrick Reams

Orange Is The New Black

Federal Agent

Netflix Lady Prison Production

Dir. Phil Abaraham

Most Likely To....

Sgt. John Diamond

Discovery ID

Dir. Greg Palmer

TRAINING

University of Rhode Island

BA - Theater

Acting - Paula Mcglasson

Acting - Tony Estrella

Voice Coach - Lila Kane

SPECIAL HONORS

Irene Ryan Competition

Semi Finalist

AJJL Patterson Award

Dramatic Theatre Recipient

SKILLS

Tenor w/ a 3 Octave Range

Trumpet, Guitar

Dialects: NY / NJ

Kermit The Frog Impression

Licensed Driver

Stage Combat

Baseball, Basketball, Football,

Lacrosse, Swimming, Ping Pong

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 200 lbs

Eyes: Blue

Hair Color: Black

Hair Length: Short

 

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Combat - Stage, Football, Lacrosse, Ping Pong, Swimming - ability - general, Guitar, Host, Improvisation, Singer, Trumpet, Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor, Vocal Range: Tenor, American - Boston Accent, American - New York Accent, American - Southern Accent, Irish Accent