Michael Haverty is a freelance producer, writer and director of original multidisciplinary collaborations, theatrical adaptations of literature and history, and immersive productions blending performance, puppetry, and video. Previously co-artistic director at 7 Stages (2012-2018), artistic associate at The Center for Puppetry Arts (2002-12), and adjunct professor at Kennesaw State University (2004-2018). Currently producing artistic director of The Object Group. For nine years, Haverty supported and curated the work of emerging puppetry artists as program director of Xperimental Puppetry Theatre, and for five years founded and curated the Curious Encounters Festival of Interactive Performance. Grants: NEA, TCG, Jim Henson Fnd, Irish and Israeli Consulate, Puppeteers of America, Meet the Composer Fnd, TCG Future Leaders (2011), Princess Grace Fnd-USA fellow (2012), MacDowell Colony and Yaddo residencies. Haverty has also created new work for the Alliance Theatre, GA Aquarium, High Museum of Art, and Dad’s Garage Theatre.