Michael Cothren Peña
creative Director/choreographer
Beginning as a dancer before transitioning to choreography and creative direction, Michael has worked on the creative teams for many of the worlds premiere events and corporations providing creative development, execution and a strong knowledge of operations. A specialist in large scale events Michael has lead the teams responsible for delivering over 5,000 performers in the 2018 Asian Games Opening Ceremony as well as intimate and unique theatre work across Europe. Michael is also the recipient of a THEA Award for his work with Universal Beijing and a World Choreography Award Nominee.
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Director of Staging
2025 FIFA Club World Cup Opening Ceremony MIAMI, FL
The Untrainable Dragon at Universal's EPIC Universe ORLANDO, FL
2023 World University Games LAKE PLACID, NY
2018 Asian Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies JAKARTA,ID
2019 South East Asian Games Opening Ceremony MANILA,PH Tournament of Roses Parade Opening 2015 PASADENA,CA
PON XX GAMES 2021 PAPUA,INDONESIA
Choreography
How to Train Your Dragon "Untrainable" Universal Studios Beijing
Andrea Bocelli "Bocelli Family Christmas Tour"
Super Nintendo World Grand Opening Hollywood, CA
Tokyo Disneyland "Mickey's Magical Music World"
Shanghai Disneyland "Mickey's Storybook Adventure"
Princess Cruise Lines Holidays at Sea
Shanghai Disneyland Grand Opening Gala
Hong Kong Disneyland "Mickey and The Wondrous Book"
Princess Cruises "Sun Princess Launch Ceremony"
Londoner Macau "Changing of the Guard"
Baku IS Solidarity Games
American Idiot! the musical 1st Italian Tour
Lexus LS Launch
Rhythmic Gymnastics 80th Anniversary Gala
Alessandra Amoroso "Il Mondo" Tour
Nutcracker Magic Shanghai, China
Associate
Sochi Olympic Opening Ceremony
San Remo Music Festival 2008,2009,2010
Amici Rome 2008-2012
The Office NBC
Madmen AMC
Weeds Showtime
Hellcats CW
The Fresh Beat Band Nickelodeon
Valentine CW