R. Emmett Michie is an actor, playwright, and poet. He is one of the founders of the Liquid Theater Festival and the Pure Kona Poetry Series, which recently celebrated it’s 25th year. He has been a member of The Protean Theatre, The Horseradish Factory, Helmet Theatre, and The Magical Mystery Troupe. He was a professional pirate and is a featured player in the film Grassroots with Jason Biggs and Cedric the Entertainer. He studied at Threshold’s Theatre at the Top and Circle in the Square.