D-E ’08

Michael Bello | DE'08

MICHAEL BELLO is a Cuban-American director with Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional experience. His work has been recognized by numerous awards bodies including the Ovation Awards, IRNE Awards, and NY Innovative Theater Awards. He mostly recently directed the off-Broadway production of We Are The Tigers at Theatre 80 Saint Marks, cast album now available on Broadway Records. He is the resident Associate Director for SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical (directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff), a position he held on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne, in its premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse, and on its current national tour. Other recent projects include Letters to the President, a historical song-cycle he conceived with Jessica Kahkoska, that received a developmental presentation in The Great Hall at Cooper Union and the world premiere Shooting Star: A Revealing New Musical at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles.

Michael’s work on new musicals has led him to directing world premieres around the country including We Are The Tigers at The Hudson Backstage Theatre, which received 3 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Award nominations including Outstanding Production of a Musical and winning for Best Music/Lyrics

Schedule of Upcoming D-E Alumni and Community Events

Save the Dates!

November 28 – Dec 22, 2023

Blue & Gold Community Challenge
25 Days… 400 Donors… Unlock $50,000 for D-E!

February 1, 2024

Deadline for submission of Class Notes to our next magazine!
Email alumninews@d-e.org

April 27, 2024

Bulldog Bash
A Special Fundraiser Event to Benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!
Featuring The RUBIX KUBE Band!

May 23, 2024

Young Alumni BBQ for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 on Leggett Field
Senior Class Panel with Young Alumni
Speed Networking with Alumni

October 18 – October 20, 2024

Reunion Weekend for all alumni and faculty
With special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9.

* Note: All dates and events are subject to change. Scan the QR code or visit d-e.org/alumni for the most current details! *

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Become a part of the class leadership team that works in partnership with the Alumni Relations Committee and Alumni Relations team throughout the year to promote class engagement and financial support for the School. Class Captains and Representatives (Reps) work with each other to plan milestone Reunion celebrations, share news and updates about classmates and the School, and inspire gifts to the Annual Fund.

We are looking for multiple members of each class to become a Class Captain or Rep and share the responsibilities!

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CALLING FOR ALUMNI NEWS!

We want to hear from you! We are already gathering stories and photos for the next issue of D-E Alumni Class Notes. If you would like to submit your news and possibly a digital photo for the Class Notes section, we ask that you e-mail alumninews@d-e.org no later than February 1, 2024. Take a moment and tell us what’s new with you… education, career, travel, marriage, family, D-E friends etc.