Mickey Zetts

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Mickey Zetts (born September 25th, 1971) is a Singer/Songwriter/Composer living in New York City.

Formerly of South Florida, Mickey Zetts started out acting and writing plays/music for the theatre. He attended Dillard School of the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale and was a member of the theatrical fraternity Delta Psi Omega. His musical play "APATHY-the Gen X Musical" was the longest running late night show in the history of Florida Playwright's Theatre in Hollywood, Florida.

In late 1997, Mickey took a long break from the theatre & formed the alternative band, Mickey's Ickies (Originally Them Ickies). Known locally as a wacky-theatrically fun variety show, the band Mickey's Ickies had a high-profile career locally, with even some national recognition among MP3.com listeners (Mickey's Modern Irish Drinking Song was voted into the top 40) and winning the Baywatch Battle of the Bands competition in 1999. That year also saw the completion of the Ickies full length CD, Life is a Dream. After five years of playing in nearly every bar/club/festival in South Florida, Mickey relocated to New York City where he continues to create music; playing out all over the Manhattan scene now as a solo.

Since completing his newest recording, Girlfriendland, Mickey has returned to his first love, the theatre. A revival of "APATHY- the Gen X Musical" was produced at the 2005 Midtown International Theatre Festival.

[edit] Recent Theatre Credits

  • The Merry Wives of Windsor--Oberon Theatre Ensemble ’07, performed at the Lion at Theatre Row, NYC. Original music, lyrics and sound effects design.
  • Babies with Rabies--Cuchipinoy Productions ’06, performed at the Looking Glass Theatre, NYC. Original music and sound effects design.
  • Prince Trevor Amongst The Elephants by Duncan Pflaster--Cross-Eyed Bear Productions ’05, performed at the Spotlight On Halloween Festival. Sound effects design.
  • Apathy--The Gen X Musical in CONCERT--Mickey Zetts Productions '05, performed at the Spotlight On Halloween Festival, NYC. Original book, music and lyrics.
  • Apathy--The Gen X Musical--Mickey Zetts Productions '05. Performed at the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Original book, music and lyrics.
  • Love Suffocates by Mary Beth Shannahan. Performed at the Spotlight On Halloween Festival ’04, NYC. Original music and lyrics.

[edit] Awards and Honors

  • Apathy--The Gen X Musical received a citation from TalkinBroadway.com for “Outstanding New Musical” in the summer of ‘05.
  • The song “Mister Bitter’s Blues” from Apathy--The Gen X Musical was awarded a 2006 "Spotlight On Award" by Spotlight On Productions for Best Original Song from a New Musical Work.

[edit] Professional Affiliations

  • Currently a member of the Oberon Theatre Ensemble in New York City.