Fun Fact: In September 2010, Michael will be in rehearsal for four plays (see above) and shooting a full length feature film!
Fun Fact: On September 16 & September 17, Michael appears in Mankato, Minnesota, for "Snapped Shot" as part of the Minnesota Shorts Festival of Plays.
Fun Fact: On September 24, Michael opens "Johnny Appleseed" in New Richmond, Wisconsin, as Johnny Appleseed!
Fun Fact: Michael stars in "Bye Bye Liver: The Twin Cities' Drinking Play," presented by the Actors Theater of Minnesota.
Fun Fact: Michael just recorded his VO Demo and you can listen to it here.
Fun Fact: The Star Tribune recommends you see "Bye Bye Liver: The Twin Cities' Drinking Play!"
Fun Fact: Michael is exclusively represented by Talent Poole Talent Agency.
Fun Fact: This is where you buy tickets for "Bye Bye Liver: The Twin Cities' Drinking Play!"
Fun Fact: On October 15, 2010, Michael is excited to open the world premiere of "The Frog Prince" at Stages Theatre Company!
Fun Fact: The first gig Michael booked with Talent Poole was for Slumberland.
Fun Fact: Michael owes his love of theater and garage sales to Grandma Venske.
Fun Fact: Michael's favorite craft-service snacks: organic food & drink from local farms.
Fun Fact: Michael got to work with Billy Crudup and Greg Kinnear on "The Convincer" this winter!
Fun Fact: When Michael is feeling stressed, he makes a B.L.T.
Fun Fact: Michael prefers real mayo.
Fun Fact: Michael is an ordained minister and has officiated three weddings.
Fun Fact: Michael went skydiving on his 23rd birthday.
Fun Fact: Michael is the co-founder of the International Breakfast Eaters' Club.
Fun Fact: Michael's favorite breakfast spots: Mickey's Diner & Bon Vie.
Fun Fact: Michael has a younger brother proudly serving in the Minnesota National Guard.
Fun Fact: Michael voted for Bob Barr in the last presidential election.
Fun Fact: Michael loves baking cookies.
Fun Fact: Michael's favorite (former) NPR reporter was Carl Kasell.
Fun Fact: Michael smoked his last cigarette on July 19, 2009.
Fun Fact: Michael has two cats: one is nice and the other is nicer.
Fun Fact: Michael's car has over 241,000 miles on it.
Fun Fact: Michael's car's passenger-side door occasionally opens on it's own.
Fun Fact: Winter 2008: Michael's car's heater stopped working.
Fun Fact: Michael loves his car.
Fun Fact: Personal goal: reach 300,000 miles with his vehicle. Even if that means pushing it.
Fun Fact: Michael is a coupon cutter. On average, he saves money.
Fun Fact: Michael was "Captain Fantastic" at Galactic Pizza when it opened in 2004.
Fun Fact: In 2007, Michael drove a scooter across America.
Fun Fact: The first school musical Michael was cast in was "Guys & Dolls."
Fun Fact: At 16, Michael was cast in Steppingstone Theater's "STRIKE! Turn-Out At The Mill."
Fun Fact: For "STRIKE! Turn-Out At The Mill," Michael commuted 80 miles a day!
Fun Fact: Michael loves playing disc golf!
Fun Fact: Michael doesn't trust anyone that refers to the game as "Frisbee golf."
Fun Fact: In 2001 Michael won the Purple Ribbon for a presentation on public speaking at the MN State Fair.
Fun Fact: Michael used to do play-by-play for the high school boys' basketball team in his hometown.
Fun Fact: In an effort to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis, Michael has walked the MS Walk without shoes and socks three years in a row.
Fun Fact: As an eighth grader in one of his most unconvincing roles, Michael played the Nazi Officer in "Number The Stars."
Fun Fact: Michael is pretty sure Guthrie Theater Artistic Director Joe Dowling knew his name on multiple occasions.
Fun Fact: In 2006 Michael became the Technical Director at America's oldest satirical comedy theater, the Brave New Workshop.
Fun Fact: Michael's favorite movies include "About Schmidt," "The Weatherman," and "Harold & Maude."
Fun Fact: Michael's scooter is a 2008 powder-blue Genuine Stella.
Fun Fact: His scooter's name is "Shirley."
Fun Fact: Michael rode Shirley to New York and back in the summer of 2008.
Fun Fact: In one 18-hour day of riding his scooter, Michael put on 617 miles and drove through four states. FOUR!
Fun Fact: Michael prefers foreign cars to American cars.
Fun Fact: Michael's first car was a 1984 Chrysler New Yorker, "E" class.
Fun Fact: Michael prefers "Michael."
Fun Fact: Michael's favorite cereal of all time is Fruity Pebbles.
Fun Fact: Michael eats Fiber One instead to keep him "regular."
Fun Fact: Michael lied about the last fun fact. Fiber One doesn't help him...And that's not fun.
Fun Fact: Michael will forever be a 4-H'er and a Boy Scout.
Fun Fact: Michael owns his home.
Fun Fact: Michael digs small space design.
Fun Fact: Michael is addicted to Mini-Babybel cheeses.
Fun Fact: Michael was born in Minnesota on June 27, 1985.
Fun Fact: Michael is a Cancer and believes in astrology.
Fun Fact: Michael's blood type is O-positive.
Fun Fact: Michael's favorite show on television was "Life."
Fun Fact: Michael's favorite ice cream is Haagen Dazs Vanilla.
Fun Fact: Michael prefers Mac to PC.
Fun Fact: Michael is a registered organ donor.
Fun Fact: Michael collects hats, sunglasses, and found guitar picks.
Fun Fact: Michael doesn't pay for lip balm, but he always seems to have a tube.
Fun Fact: If Michael's house were on fire and he could only save three things, he'd put the fire out.
Fun Fact: Michael doesn't run enough.
Fun Fact: Michael was the understudy for Jesus in "the passion play."
Fun Fact: Michael can grow a full beard in a week!
Fun Fact: Michael can play the saxophone.
Fun Fact: Michael only drinks and serves French-pressed coffee at home.
Fun Fact: Michael recycles!
Fun Fact: Michael is a whiskey man.
Fun Fact: Michael serves on the board of his condo association.
Fun Fact: Michael finds honesty refreshing as Squirt soda!
Fun Fact: You'll usually find Michael listening to public radio.
Fun Fact: Michael owns a vintage typewriter and uses it often.
Fun Fact: Michael moved to east St. Paul for 14 months. During that time he learned moving was a mistake.
Fun Fact: Even if Michael doesn't know the words, he really tries to sing along.
Fun Fact: Michael always wears his seatbelt.
Fun Fact: Michael doesn't own a TV or DVD player.
Fun Fact: Love him or hate him, you're going to remember Michael Venske.
Fun Fact: Michael drinks his coffee black.
Fun Fact: He strives to demonstrate that the indifference of good people is a great evil; thus, we must upset & offend, educate or entertain to prove our point and move the audience to action to positively impact the world!
Fun Fact: Michael prefers Pepsi to Coke, but Diet Coke to Diet Pepsi.
Fun Fact: Michael's favorite soda is Squirt!
Fun Fact: Michael is a night owl.
Fun Fact: If you check his fridge, you'll learn that Michael prefers 1% milk.
Fun Fact: Before commercial and film auditions, Michael enjoys going for a run to clear his mind.
