Photo Credit: Michael Connor

Michael Connor is a Professor of Theatre Arts, professional actor, playwright, and director whose work uses performance and storytelling to engage communities and explore issues of history, culture, and social awareness. A Charlotte native, Connor earned degrees from Shaw University and Indiana University and also studied Radio, Television, and Motion Pictures at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His career spans stage, film, and television, with performances in productions including General Hospital, The Color Purple, Homeland, and The Hunger Games. At Livingstone College, Connor has written and directed works addressing issues such as diabetes, homelessness, and domestic violence, while also creating historically grounded productions focused on Black history and HBCU legacy. Deeply connected to the history of Cornelius and North Mecklenburg County, Connor’s family roots in the region stretch back generations, including ties to Hunters Chapel Methodist Church, where he continues to serve his community today.