MASA alumnus · Pop star
Mike · The Star
The same school. A different stage
Mike once studied at MASA. He chose a career in pop music rather than musical theatre and became a huge star. He shares the Sharpies’ school roots, but his success took him down a different path. No performer is attached to the role.
One late-night visit to OyPizza begins his friendship with the Sharpies. He hears them sing Hold On, written in the story by Aviva and Ethan, and wants to sing it himself.
Later, Mike brings them a pop-ballad version with a new melody and asks what they think. Ethan is excited; Aviva hears how far it has moved from her tune. Mike encourages them to keep singing their own version. Aviva asks to hear a section again, and Joseph leaves the conversation to the students.
Before the competition, Mike helps Ethan find his entrance and sing past the microphone to someone in the room. After the Times Square final, he asks Aviva and Ethan when he can hear what they write next.
