Michael Attardi:
CEO, Writer and Producer

Michael was born in LONG BRANCH, NJ. He graduated from MONTCLAIR UNIVERSITY where he earned a degree as a double major in English and political science. Michael is no stranger to the musical stage. As a performer, he played the lead roles of Danny Zuko (GREASE), Tony (WEST SIDE STORY), Curley (OKLAHOMA), The Tinman (THE WIZ), Amos Hart (CHICAGO), Cinderella’s Prince (INTO THE WOODS), Jesus (GODSPELL) and J.Pierpont Finch in (HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS) to name a few. As a crewmember, he worked on (ANNIE), (PETER PAN), (THE KING AND I), (SWEENEY TODD), and (SOUTH PACIFIC). As a director, (BABY TALK), (OF MEN AND MICE) and (THE GHOST IN OUR HOUSE). Michael fronted and created a 16-piece big band for a three-year tour playing venues like (THE SUPER CLUB), (UNION SQUARE), (THE METROPLIS), (HYDE STREET), and (THE BITTER END) in New York. He was the winner of the HUBER AWARD® and the STEIN AWARD® for best new musical in college. Michael started his own recording label and produced a number of artists including TAIMANE who came out with her hit CD (DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH). After taken a few courses at the DISNEY INSTITUTE ®, Michael was fascinated with the animation world. He began to write musicals and has recorded seven screenplays with the WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA and 192 copyrights with the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. Even though Michael has an extensive experienced in the arts, it’s more fascinating to many that he was a professional athlete in the NFL. Michael was an ALL-STATE, ALL-COUNTY and ALL-SHORE football player in High School. He was elected to the LONG BRANCH HALL OF FAME in 2001. He was also honored to the ALL-AMERICAN TEAM, THE ECAC TEAM, and NCAA SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR and holds 7 school records in college. Michael had tryouts with the DALLAS COWBOYS®, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEER’S®, and NEW YORK JETS® then spent 3 years with the LOS ANGELES RAIDERS® as a place-kicker. Michael married Colleen in 1999 and they share a beautiful two-year-old son Michael, Jr. They reside in Middletown, NJ. And they both lived happier ever after.

Dani Donadi:
CEO, Writer and Arranger
Dani was born in Venice, Italy. After studying composition, orchestration and sound design/engineering in Italy and France, he moved to the Untied States in 1988. He has worked for the WALT DISNEY ® company as a musical artist in EPCOT® and other venues at Disney®. Dani has produced the internationally acclaimed CD collection RELAXING WITH NATURE, as well as artist like GLENN KNIGHT, NOVA ERA, RONNI CHRISTOPHER, and TAIMANE to name a few. In addition to TWIN TREASURES, Dani has composed, arranged and orchestrated ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS VILLAGE. ZANDORA, DEFENDING CAMELOT, CEREAL, and THE SAILORS SWING for DREAM BALLOON PRODUCTIONS®, INC. Currently, Dani is a featured Italian singer at the Portifino Hotel Resort at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS®. Dani now operates his own recording studio in the heart of central Florida, WOLFGANG PRODUCTIONS.

Kit Stolen:
Set, Costume Designer, and Technical Director
Based in New York City, Paul K. Stolen is a graduate of “MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS” in conjunction with the London Academy, where he earned a BFA in Theatrical Design. Paul has worn many hats in the entertainment business. Some include: Scenic and costume design, Prop construction, Creature Design, Tailoring, and Studio Works to name a few. Selected credits include design for original musical production TIME TRAVELER ZERO ZERO, costumes and scenic design for the original production HARD TIMES BLUES, scenic designs for the Sci-Fi films MEGALODON, FIVE and THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP. The critics all agreed when they reviewed Twin Treasures. “Paul Stolen’s set and costumes can stand up to any Broadway show design.”


Michael Davis:
Executive Director

Michael Davis recently retired as the Band and Orchestra director for the Walt Disney World® Resort. During his tenure with Walt Disney World, he conducted the Walt Disney World Band and Orchestra and appeared on national TV specials as “Major Mike”. Michael also served as manager of Atmosphere Talent and Education Programs at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Within the Educational programs, he was responsible for the development of educational workshops offered by Disney Magic Music Days and was also responsible for the show concept, audition process and the operational procedures for Disney’s Collegiate All-Star Band and Orchestra ensembles. Although he has retired from Walt Disney World, he remains active, serving as a contract conductor, music director, and consultant.

Michael received a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, Illinois. He then attended the University of Wisconsin, Platteville and received a Masters of Science Degree in Teaching Music. His Postgraduate study was at the University of Wisconsin Madison in the Doctoral Program of Curriculum Instruction in Music.

Prior to Mike’s tenure at Walt Disney World, he was the Director of Bands and Percussion Instructor at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from 1977 to 1981. He was also Band Director and Percussion Instructor at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater from 1975 to 1977. From 1967 to 1975 he taught high school, middle school, and elementary band, orchestra, and chorus.

Mike was awarded a Doctor of Music Honaris Causa from VanderCook College of Music in 1994. Additionally, in 1981 he was awarded the “Orpheus Award” by Phi Mu Alpha for significant contribution to the cause of music in America. Mike received the Distinguished Service Award from VanderCook College of Music in 1991. Also in that year, he received the “Spirit of Disney” award and in 1998, he received Disney’s “Partners in Excellence Award”. Both of these awards are given to Cast Members at Walt Disney World for outstanding achievement. In 1997, he was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville.

Other honors and accomplishments that have been awarded to Mike are: From 1980 to 1984, he directed the All-American College Marching Band in the Magic Kingdom. In 1983, 1984, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001, he conducted the World’s Largest Concert for MENC at EPCOT, a nationally televised PBS special. He has guest conducted the United States Air Force Band at Constitution as a part of the Guest Artist Series and conducted Honor Bands at the Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Mike conducts honor bands throughout the United States and is a nationally recognized adjudicator and guest lecturer at major colleges and universities on music as a profession and band related subjects. Among many other significant accomplishments, he has authored articles in support of arts education and developed teaching techniques for elementary and advanced bands.

In 1991, Mike prepared the musicians at Disneyland Paris for their first press conference and served on the music staff that opened Disneyland Paris. In 1997—1998, he directed the International College Bands at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland. Prior to completing his tenure with Walt Disney World, Michael served as the music director for the opening of Tokyo Disney Seas in Tokyo, Japan.

Presently Mike serves as the Executive Director and Music Director for the St. Johns River City Band, the Official Band of the City of Jacksonville and the State of Florida. He is also active on the Executive Board of Directors of Bands of America and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. His primary focus on the board for the Philharmonic is serving on the programming committee and the educational advisory committee. He is heavily involved in the United Arts Association and the promotion of live music performances. Most recently, Mike has been inducted in as an Associate member of the American Bandmasters Association.