Michael Lopetrone
Michael Lopetrone is an actor based in NYC.
"His depiction is sensitive, solid, loving…a delicate and rich portrayal."
- Encore Michigan
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About
Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michael started acting as a teenager and continued throughout high school. Later on he headed to Kalamazoo to get his BA in Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. After graduating, Michael landed in Detroit, which quickly became an artistic home for him — working at theaters like Detroit Public Theatre, Flint Repertory Theatre, and many others. He’s now based in NYC but always has a love for the Motor City.
In Detroit, Michael helped develop and produce the award-winning independent short film, Thick Air, in which he also starred. He has appeared in commercials for Michigan Lottery and Bigby Coffee, including a spot directed by Jeff Daniels. Michael is also an associate artist at Flint Repertory Theatre.
Recent Projects
June 2024: Michael performed in Katy Copeland’s play, Meet You Downstairs, at the New York Theater Festival.
April 2024: Michael performed in the world-premiere of Texas Gothic, written by Randy McHaney, at Theater for the New City, directed by Paul Dederick.
September 2023: Michael appeared in the play Eight Nights, written by Jennifer Maisel, at Detroit Public Theatre.
February 2024: Michael participated in a private workshop and reading of a new play at Flint Repertory Theatre.
May 2023: Michael appeared in the world-premiere of Hidden at Chain Theatre, written and directed by Marc Weiner.
September 2022: Michael played Biff in the American classic, Death Of A Salesman starring Tony nominee Lewis J. Stadlen at Flint Repertory Theatre, directed by Michael Lluberes.
"The principal characters, David (Michael Lopetrone) and Nina (Eileen Sugameli)... performances exude grace, authenticity and maturity, with a particular knack for plumbing the complicated depths of their quickly intensifying and even more rapidly evolving interpersonal linkage."
- Thinking Theatre NYC (Hidden @ Chain Theatre)
"[...] Lopetrone is a powerhouse who dominates the stage in this performance with a compelling performance that often leaves the audience hanging on the edge of their seats in focused silence."
- Encore Michigan (The Glass Menagerie @ Flint Rep)
Press
"Lopetrone has a great sense of the character and amps up his desperation in just the right balance to keep daylight between his Biff and Willy."
- Encore Michigan (Death of A Salesman @ Flint Rep)
