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Theater Professionals R. Keith and Marion Michael

Both Marion and I, we have always worked in a profession that is our passion. To work together in the theater all of our lives is quite remarkable.

R. Keith Michael served as the first chair of Indiana University's Department of Theatre and Drama. During the course of his career he produced more than 400 plays and served as the president of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Marion Michael began her career as an actress, performing in more than 140 plays. In 1975, she joined the IU Department of Theatre and Drama where she developed the Voice and Speech curriculum.