Michael F. Toomey is a neurodivergent actor, director, teacher, clown and theater creator. He is the Artistic Director of The Humanist Project and a founding member of Split Knuckle Theatre, which devises original work and has toured internationally.

Michael has been a company member at Shakespeare & Company for more than 25 years, working as an actor, director and faculty member. His work centers on clown, Shakespeare, devised theater, physical performance, ensemble creation and play.

He has studied with Philippe Gaulier and Giovanni Fusetti and holds an MFA in Lecoq-based Theatre from LISPA/Naropa University. Michael teaches workshops in clown, stage fight and Shakespeare across the U.S. and internationally. He is also the creator of The Onion Cycle, an ongoing series of clown-based works exploring American myth, identity, and absurdity.