Michael Burr, Board Member/President, Producer
Michael brings a range of skills to his work in the performing arts. In addition to his experience in music, theatre, and event production, he also applies expertise gained in his 30+ year career as a communications professional, publisher, project manager, and business administrator.
Michael has a long history of community service, with a focus on arts, culture, and education. He currently serves on Five Wings Arts Council Board of Directors. Additionally he serves on the Buildings & Grounds and Strategic Planning Committees for the Morrison County Historical Society, and works as a volunteer for Little Falls Community High School, the Charles A. Lindbergh House & Museum, and the Minnesota Historical Society. He served as Grant & Fund Development Officer for Great River Arts Association.
Michael owns and operates Burr Energy LLC dba Microgrid Institute, an independent consulting enterprise that he launched in 2013 to support private clients, communities, and state and tribal agencies who require sustainable and resilient energy solutions. Before founding Microgrid Institute, Michael served as a consultant and analyst in the electric utility industry, most recently as editor in chief and associate publisher of Public Utilities Fortnightly.
Michael has a long history of community service, with a focus on arts, culture, and education. He currently serves on Five Wings Arts Council Board of Directors. Additionally he serves on the Buildings & Grounds and Strategic Planning Committees for the Morrison County Historical Society, and works as a volunteer for Little Falls Community High School, the Charles A. Lindbergh House & Museum, and the Minnesota Historical Society. He served as Grant & Fund Development Officer for Great River Arts Association.
Michael owns and operates Burr Energy LLC dba Microgrid Institute, an independent consulting enterprise that he launched in 2013 to support private clients, communities, and state and tribal agencies who require sustainable and resilient energy solutions. Before founding Microgrid Institute, Michael served as a consultant and analyst in the electric utility industry, most recently as editor in chief and associate publisher of Public Utilities Fortnightly.
Performing Arts Credits:
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Producing/Directing
Darling, a new true-crime play (with music) by local playwright Taryn Verley and directed by Abigail Schnobrich (In development for August 2021) Godspell (2012 Revision), outdoor, COVID-safe musical performed at the Long Drive-In Theater (August 2020) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a full-length Broadway musical performed at the Charles D. Martin Auditorium (August 2019). Abigail Segler Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship Benefit Concert, Great River Television selections from 3-hour concert in four sets featuring dozens of performers (Aug. 5, 2017) Your Friend and Mine youth musical collective (director and manager, 2016-2018) Scenic Design Scenic Designer/Set Builder – Little Falls Summer Musical (2019-current)
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Performance
“Tom,” Night of the Living Dead, GREAT Theatre (2018) “Lazar Wolf” (understudy), Fiddler on the Roof, LFCHS (2018) “Lafferty-of-Old,” Lafferty’s Wake, Great River Arts (2016) Vocal and guitar performances:
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