Mike Merluzzi (he/him), a Detroit, Michigan native, has built an impressive career designing, building, and painting scenery for theaters along the East Coast. Most recently, he served as Head Carpenter and occasional designer at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, Long Island, New York. His work has also been featured at Temple University, Coker University, Michigan State University, and Shenandoah Summer Music Theater. Mike holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Michigan State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from Temple University.