MICHAEL SCHLOEGL - is a New York City based artist. He is the founding member of Vital Theatre Company in NYC and works regionally and internationally as a director-choreographer, (Footloose, Bring it On!, Grease, Legally Blonde). Michael has performed throughout the United States and Europe in shows such as West Side Story, Oklahoma, The Will Rogers Follies, and A Chorus Line. He is also a costume designer, children’s book author/illustrator and playwright. With his production company, Already Cast Productions, he has toured throughout the East coast with his interactive history show, History Time Henry. As a theatre and dance educator, he choreographs master classes and productions in the style of jazz, tap, ballet, and musical theatre. Michael has taught a wide spectrum of performers from professional to elementary students.