News About Michael Mayes

Recent acclaim for ADA Artists

Review: Michael Mayes “incandescent performance” as Joseph DeRocher a “Triumph”

“And every aspect works so well that Tulsa Opera’s “Dead Man Walking” is absolutely gripping from the start of its elegiac overture to the final iteration of the hymn that, in its child-like simplicity, sums up the hope of us all. “

“The production is anchored by searing, incandescent performances read more

Michael talks about becoming Joseph De Rocher (Dead Man Walking)

How does one prepare to play a character that is convicted of murder?


Joseph de Rocher is a composite character, meant to embody the spirit
of the men that Sister Helen Prejean accompanied on their final walk.
For an actor with my background, this is a perfect situation.  While I… read more

Mayes offers a delightful, endearing Papageno

“And in his role debut, baritone Michael Mayes clearly won the hearts of the balcony gang as Papageno, the lusty but timorous bird catcher who gets looped into accompanying the prince on his rescue quest and ends up enduring trials he’d really rather not. Mayes proved to be a delightful … read more

Mayes brings vibrancy to Puccini’s Painter

“Mayes had the most powerful voice among the four leading singers, and sometimes he overwhelmed the others, but for the most part he used his warm baritone and ease on the stage to project the volatile character of the painter.”

The Register-Guard. Read the full review here. read more