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In the 70s Michael revitalized the Theatre Under the Stars, stabilized the Playhouse Theatre Company and established The Fire Hall Theatre. The 80s was even busier. Michael served with the Neighbourhood Services Association, Vancouver city Council’s Committee on the Arts, the Board of Western International Communications, and Vancouver Centennial Commission.

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