Darren is a Professor of Acting/Directing at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and has been a professional actor/director/playwright for three decades. Former President of the Tennessee Theatre Association, Former Chair of the SETC Playwriting Division, Darren is a member of the Dramatists Guild and his play SCARECROWS WILL NEVER SEE THE SUNSET is published through Steele Spring Stage Rights. Some of his short works have ben featured around the country from New York City to Nashville to Columbus, Ohio. For those interested in more of Darren's work, you can visit his website at www.darrenvanmichael.com.