Jay Michaels Communications/Channel i – creating visibility for independent theater, film, music, and literature has been the battle-cry of this boutique promotion and production firm for more than 20 years. Through a diverse internal multi-media platform, this communications organization is able to supply guarenteed coverage to hundreds of emerging artists and their productions while growing its external network of promotional sites and groups. JMC’s non-profit arm – Genesis Repertory Ensemble, Inc. –continues to serve as a production company/consultation/umbrella for arts & education organizations throughout the tristate area, and has been since 1997. Jay Michaels, himself, is recognized as a prominent independent producer/director of stage and screen. he bgan his career as part of the original Off-Off Broadway movement and was present at Lincoln Center’s tribute to Caffe Cino, the original Theatre Genesis, and the movement itself, in 1984. Today, he teaches communications and media culture at various universities and is author of several books and publications on the topic.

JAY MICHAELS

Stage & Film Producer/Director
Promotional Executive
Author & Educator

Jay Michaels, an arts journeyman since 1977, manages the company’s video program channels, interview forum podcast, and nine content sites – all dedicated to exploring the indie arts community. Michaels himself has worked promotion and public relations for Broadway, Off-Broadway, film/TV, film & theater festivals, print media, including the Daily News, as well as produced events on a global scale.

YOUTUBE: CHANNEL i

Programs include:

IN THE PASSIONPIT VIDEO & PODCAST PROGRAMMING

Jay Michaels interviews members of the indie arts community

HORROR-STORIAN MAGAZINE & VIDEO PROGRAM
Discussions with members of the macabre media including filmmakers
and play and screenwriters, as well as novelists and performers