About me
Michael Langlois is a theatre artist, lecturer, performer, and storyteller with decades of experience in directing, performance, and arts education. He has directed productions throughout New England, served for 20 years as Artistic Director of the Ashford Youth Theatre, and spent more than a decade as Associate Artist with New London, Connecticut’s Flock Theatre. Working with audiences and students of all ages, he has helped individuals discover their voice and tell their unique stories through performance and creative expression. His directing credits include Macbeth; Othello; A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Godspell; The Crucible; Lysistrata; Antigone; The Imaginary Invalid; and The Tempest. Acting credits include: The Stage Manager in Our Town; King Henry in Henry V; Brutus in Julius Caeser; and the Baker in Into the Woods.
Drawing on his theatre background, Michael lectures nationwide on topics ranging from acting and directing to the ways passion and storytelling can bridge divides and foster meaningful connection. His recent focus, exploring the intersection of culture and history, is seen in many of his lectures including From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton; Shakespeare Through Performance; The Crown and Compass: Leadership Lessons from Shakespeare’s Kings; Blood and Magic: A Journey into Jacobean Theatre; and A Taste of the Colonial Tavern.
In addition to his lectures, Michael presents a wide range of public readings that blend the immediacy of theatrical performance with the richness of history and culture. Drawing from classic literature and dramatic storytelling traditions, his readings invite audiences to experience the spoken word as a living event rather than simply a recitation. His performances include Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown, and selections from the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Through these presentations, Michael combines vivid storytelling, theatrical resonance, and historical atmosphere to create engaging programs that illuminate the enduring power of literature and performance.
Upcoming Lectures and Readings
August 27: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH
September 1: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Stratford Public Library, Stratford, CT
September 9: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Welles-Turner Memorial Library, Glastonbury, CT
September 16: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - North Haven Public Library, North Haven, CT
September 17: Workshop - “Acting Techniques for Public Speaking, Performance, & Open Mics” - Jamestown Philomenian Library, Jamestown, RI
September 18: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning at the Guilford Community Center, Guilford, CT
September 30: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Otis Library, Norwich, CT
October 6: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Stafford Public Library, Stratford, CT
October 10: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Garden City Public Library, Garden City, NY
October 14: Lecture - “Toil and Trouble: The Supernatural in the Plays of Shakespeare” - Ashaway Free Library, Ashaway, RI
October 15: Lecture - “Toil and Trouble: The Supernatural in the Plays of Shakespeare” - New Canaan Library, New Canaan, CT
October 18: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield, CT
October 21: Lecture - “Toil and Trouble: The Supernatural in the Plays of Shakespeare” - Groton Public Library, Groton, CT
October 23: Reading - “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - Middletown Senior Center, Middletown, CT
October 26: Reading - “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, CT
October 27: Reading - “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - Darien Public Library, Darien, CT
October 29: Reading - “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - Essex Public Library, Essex, CT
November 3: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - The Woodhall School, Bethlehem, CT
November 5: Lecture - “From Liberty to Legacy” - Canton Public Library, Canton, CT
November 12: Lecture/Reading - “Declaring Independence” - Bristol Public Library, Bristol, CT
November 13: Lecture - “Performing For the Powerful” - OLLI/URI, Kingston, RI
November 14: Lecture - “A Brief History of Acting” - Easton Public Library, Easton, CT
November 29: Reading - “A Christmas Carol” - Stratford Public Library, Stratford, CT