I started making performance as art back in 1972. I have performed in Milano Italy, New York at Franklin Furnace and PS1; Chicago, Links Hall and SiteLess; St. Louis, COCA, Mad Art Gallery, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Forest Park; San Francisco at odc theater and most recently in Santa Cruz, CA.  I am forever grateful to Monica Newsam for her 10+ year collaboration - Artist, choreographer, aerialist and dancer- matching commitment to the work.  Numerous artists performers, technical creatives, production and all satisfied to remain behind the  spotlight, have my recognition for the power of their creative contributions. - MIKE - Sandy, with her hand on my back to push when needed and to catch me before the fall - I am grateful.  With these gifts comes the responsibility to pass it forward.