Michael Medeiros, a multifaceted creative force, has made a profound impact in the entertainment industry as a writer, director, actor, and composer.
Born and raised in the lush paradise of Hawaii, Medeiros' career has been marked by a wide range of projects that showcase his exceptional talent and versatility.
One of his most notable achievements is his feature film, Tiger Lily Road, which premiered at various film festivals, including the Woods Hole Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award. The film also played at the Orlando Film Festival and the Quad Cinema in New York City.
Medeiros' passion for storytelling extends to his work in television, where he has starred in the Custer mini-series Son of the Morning Star and made guest appearances on popular shows like Manifest and Law & Order, with a total of seven episodes under his belt.
On stage, Medeiros has received critical acclaim for his performances in various productions, including Goodman Theatre's radical reconstruction of Williams' Camino Real, where he received rave reviews. He has also taken on the title roles in Sweeney Todd and Man of La Mancha, and has appeared at esteemed institutions like City Center Encores, The Public Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, Long Wharf, Huntington, and the Kennedy Center.
In addition to his work in film, television, and theater, Medeiros has also spent ten summers at New River Dramatists, a writer's retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where he honed his craft and collaborated with other writers.
Furthermore, Medeiros has written and directed 3 Minutes, a film about a mass shooting that premiered at the Soho International Film Festival. He is also the writer, composer, and lyricist of A Wild Thing, a '60s rock musical that was partly developed at The Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals and was a finalist for a 2024 Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellowship.
With a career spanning big-budget films and award-winning indies, including X-Men First Class, RoboCop 2, Synecdoche New York, and Margot At The Wedding, Medeiros has undoubtedly left his mark on the entertainment industry.
