Source: Instagram/@michaelpatrickthornton. The character used a wheelchair, and so does the I remember reading a feature film script that she wrote, and I thought, "Oh, my gosh. But the moment that struck me the most was when Scott Kelly is up in the International Space Station and learns that his sister-in-law, Gabby Giffords, has been shot. Co-founder of Chicagos acclaimed the Gift Theatre, Thornton notably appeared in their productions of Doubt and Richard III (King Richard) both at Steppenwolf, as well as Othello (Iago) and the Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018. All I can say, intentionally cryptically, is that in season two should we be lucky enough to get it, theres not been a season ordered the question of wheelchair users in space is one we intend to explore. Its not often that youll see a wheelchair user in a TV show or film. It's the result of a sudden illness back in 2003, which caused him to be rushed he is one of famous Actor with the age years old group. After becoming disabled 11 years ago, a Chicago actor has become successful, both in the city and Hollywood. He also shared his thoughts on the cancellation of "NCIS: Los Angeles" and what it means for the flagship show's future. If you're here when I get back, you're fired." Three months after the second stroke he was directing Language of Angels , holding auditions at RIC Other select productions: The Gift's production of Doubt at Steppenwolf; Will Eno's Title and Deed (Lookingglass Theatre-Time Out "Best Actor" Award) as well as Eno's Middletown (Steppenwolf) the inaugural premiere of Andrew Hinderaker's Colossal (Olney Theatre, Kennedy Center) Othello (The Gift, where he played "Iago") Our Town (Actors Theatre of Louisville) and the world premieres of Hinderaker's Dirty and Suicide, Incorporated for which Thornton was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award. Thornton then underwent extensive therapy at both the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) as well as at his home in Jefferson Park. Even with the paralysis, Thornton never really stopped working. We provide complete 24*7 Maintenance and Support Services that help customers to maximize their technology investments for optimal business value and to meet there challenges proficiently. Who will accept me?' Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. In Michaels case, the situation was obviously very serious, and resulted in his being paralyzed after suffering not one, but two strokes at just 24 years old. I also enjoy writing for every cast member on this show. Much like meeting Gary Cole, I was like, "I hope he's a good dude in real life." "'Where do I belong, if anywhere? I had spoken to one of the cast members at PaleyFest last year, and they weren't positive they were going to be picked up this year, so they were absolutely ecstatic that they were. I've hit them up on social media and that sort of stuff. In Thebus's production,Thornton begins on stage, spinning around like a spider weaving a web, later transitioning to a walker while wooing Lady Anne (played by Olivia Cygan), and eventually moving to a ReWalk, a $70,000 robotic exoskeleton that allows Thornton to standtowerand walk when Richard III is crowned king. joint (right side) back into place, prefe https://t.co/N7d16P2LYz. We're committed to your privacy. Over the course of six years now, I believe we're sharing our lives by spending so much time on set together, and also working together and producing other projects. That play, the character that Mike played is a wheelchair user. Let's get that out of the way. All Rights Reserved. Michael Patrick Thornton is the co-founder of Chicago's acclaimed The Gift Theatre and served as its artistic director for twenty years. So that experience described in the in the article one moment youre somewhere doing the thing that you feel like youre put on Earth to do, And then the next moment something catastrophic happens to someone you love and you want to be home. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. He received last rites twice. He did an amazing job alongside Gary Cole. Olney Theatre Center will present the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of Colossal by playwright Andrew Hinderaker, September 3 - 28, 2014 in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. NCIS' Brian Dietzen On Co-Writing Season 20, Episode 14 - Exclusive Interview. as Satine. I think it depends who the audience is. My partner and I have been together for over 15 years, and a lot of our relationship has been long distance and we were physically apart. During his 2016 performance in the title role of Richard III (The Gift at Steppenwolf) Thornton became the first actor to ever act onstage while wearing a robotic exoskeleton, pairing not only an actor with a disability with a character with a disability but furthermore using cutting edge technology in order to theatrically complicate the character of Richard III and its discussion around disability, ableism, and representation. When the cameras are rolling, Torres is a bit more reserved, for sure. AH: It is really important to me, and its important to the show, and it just means a tremendous amount if that was in any way successful. It's gift to be here.". I would love for Michael Patrick Thornton, who played a character [in "Old Wounds"], to come back. It's the result of a sudden illness back in 2003, which caused him to be rushed to the hospital. CEO However, we have a couple of languages in the show of both flashbacks and magical realism that are pretty present in the first season. Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere production ofYOUR OWN PERSONAL EXEGESIS,a new play by Julia May Jonas, directed by Annie Tippe, which will begin performances Saturday, November 19 and run for six weeks only through Saturday, December 31 at the Claire Tow Theater. Casting directors actively ignored me, she says. The amount of detail shown regarding his transition is amazing, and frankly quite surprising, to many of us in the wheelchair community because were not used to seeing that level of detail in a show. I just thought that it was so profoundly moving to read about Scott and his trying to negotiate that moment from a distance. It's been an absolute delight. I've worked with Debra Jo Rupp before I know her well and she's an amazing actor. Richard's flaw is that he attaches too much to his disability, Thornton said. He gave both me and Scott [Williams] feedback when the script came out, trying to craft it and hone it and polish it into something that was more honest for him and for his character. Before long, he resumed acting in Chicago and on ABC where he had a recurring role on the drama "Private Practice. It turns out that there is a very powerful story behind that question. "They all have disabilities because I'm playing them," he said. Alexis asks the psychiatrist if its hard being in a wheelchair, and his response is that its sometimes hard being in a world that wasnt designed for chairs. These breadcrumbs are made to be picked up at some point, so we can figure out where they came from, and we had a great time exploring. I loved watching him on that show, and when we got introduced and we got to start working together he's my guy. at New York City Center, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! To integrate that so quickly, to become one with the device, is incredible.". Since then, Brighton has become somewhat of a celebrity author and podcaster who provides online coaching services for people who use wheelchairs. He's such a good dude. That's what you want as an actor. However, in the new Netflix hit show Away about a three-year mission to Mars, not only will you see authentic wheelchair users onscreen, but also a realistic representation of everyday life for people with disabilities. Talent was also the driving factor in director Jessica Thebus's decision build her new production of Richard III around actor Michael Patrick Thornton. ", "This role I get to act with my ensemble which is always a dream," he said. In fact, he has co-written two episodes of "NCIS" so far, including tonight's episode, "Old Wounds," which airs on CBS at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. We're in some pretty rare air, and we know it. I remember you when you were thiiiiis biiiig. I've been such a fan of that man's work for years, and it was great to be able to meet him and say, "Oh gosh, I'm so glad that you're just as good of a person as you are an actor." I was very excited to explore some of the origin story of where Parker comes from, Gary Cole's character. In the episode, a man from Parker's past is brought in to assist in an investigation involving a dead ensign and some familiar-looking narcotics. United Spinal Association is dedicated to empowering wheelchair users and others with SCI/D. That was and remains fantastic. Have you talked to him at all about his return to that breakout role via "That '90s Show"? Richard III runs through May 1 at the Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted St. gifttheatre.org. "Probably my monstrously large eyebrows and crooked teeth and then they figure it out from there," he said. It's what keeps us going as performers, the internal optimism and hope for new projects and new opportunities in our future. He's a fantastic actor. Jessica Chastain sat down with Stephen Colbert to discuss her return to Broadway in A Doll's House. Michael Patrick Thornton has not appeared in the West End. Meet the cast of A Doll's House here! His prognosis was dire. Michael Patrick Thornton returns to Broadway in A Doll's House after debuting in Sam Golds Macbeth. There's a lot of overlap between, I think the disability experience and what this guy is going through," Thornton says. Opening night is Monday, December 5. Correct. "He (Thornton) can feel like a king in a king's play," Jayaraman said. Actor and theater director Michael Patrick Thornton plays Dr. Clay Porter on The Good Doctor and fans are wondering if the star uses a wheelchair in real life. The casting director looked up, sighed, and said, Its a shame youre so talented. He didnt have to finish the sentenceI already knew it. After the incident, Parker tried to change his impulsive ways, but to do so WebMichael Patrick Thornton's Wheelchair on 'The Good Doctor' Goes a Long Way Toward Representation. Yeah it won't be for this season, though. Hohl and Scanlan worked with Thornton for months as he prepared to play the manipulative, murderous usurper Richard, whose misshapen body reflects his twisted soul. In it, supervisory special agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) tackles a very personal case that threatens to send him over the edge emotionally. Hohl, a Wheaton North High School graduate with a doctorate in physical therapy, never imagined herself onstage. This month, Anita Hollander and Michael Patrick Thornton show off talent and versatility, Actor Anita Hollander will never forget the first time she was told she had no business being on stage. Actor Anita Hollander will never forget the first time she was told she had no 'The Good Doctor' Fans Think Lea Is Leaving After This Shocking Plot Development. Matchmaker runs through April 10 at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. goodmantheatre.com. He is one of the motivational entertainers in Hollywood. WebActor Michael Patrick Thornton, who is partially paralyzed and uses a wheelchair regularly (though he can walk for short distances) can regularly be seen playing a doctor who just happens to be in a wheelchair on Private Practice. Removing her leg saved the young actors life, but it presented a new set of challenges. Michael Patrick Thornton has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows. Hollander'sleft leg was amputatedat 26, when she was diagnosed with cancer. distractify.com - Melissa Willets 15h. Thornton: I kind of actively avoid any role that overtly deals with disability as a theme or references a wheelchair. How are you feeling about there being a Season 21 of the flagship show? Michael Patrick Thornton in The Gift Theatre's "Richard III." He's mistaken. They will alternate in the nonspeaking role of Richard's aide. Often in the audience, certain members are folks like myself who might otherwise not appreciate the experiences that someone has gone, or is going, through. ", "I forgot how hard I had to work to put myself back together again," said Thornton, who won a 2006 Joseph Jefferson Award for his performance in Gift Theatre's "The Good Thief.". Copyright 2023 United Spinal Association, Motion Composites Introduces New Ergonomic, Quad-Friendly Handrims. Distractify is a registered trademark. Maybe I'll keep going. During this, he accidentally shot his partner, Jeremy Brighton, who now uses a wheelchair. "He's not thinking about walking; he's acting. Within months, he directed a play at The Gift. He has appeared on stages throughout the Thornton was 24 when he suffered his first spinal stroke, a disruption of the blood supply to his spine, on St. Patrick's Day 2003. Mike is a wheelchair user, and he and I have closely collaborated since 2008. I always will admire that cast. SL: One of the main characters, Matt Logan, played by Josh Charles, unexpectedly becomes a wheelchair user early in the season. It was great to talk to him while he was shooting on "That '90s Show." Hohl attributed Thornton's rapid progress to a combination of personality, determination and refined body awareness developed through his training as an actor. [In] this episode, Gary's character, Parker, is the star, and I would love to shine a light on every single one of these characters and say, "I want to do an episode just about you or about you two characters." Fez and Torres are two totally different characters. Michael Patrick Thornton, co-founder and artistic director of The Gift Theatre, stars in "Richard III," produced in partnership with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. When I write a line for Jimmy Palmer say, in the bullpen scene you go, "Well, that definitely couldn't be said by Agent Torres, because it wouldn't make sense," and vice versa. You mentioned Gary Cole being the star of the show on this particular episode. It aids in the formation of the script and makes it a lot easier, that's for sure. Dr. Arun Jayaraman, director of the Max Nader Lab at RIC's Center for Bionic Medicine, feared Thornton wouldn't manage ReWalk. The genetics specialist was introduced in the third season as a love interest who worked for a rival medical practice. This was more than 25 years ago and I had just had a great audition, recalls Hollander, now 60. They are truly like a family. Letts' intervention resulted in Steppenwolf agreeing to produce the show with The Gift and director Jessica Thebus, in partnership with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. What's the hardest part about writing lines for your own character? What was the process for including those details, and why do you think its important to show them? WebMichael Patrick Thornton's Wheelchair on 'The Good Doctor' Goes a Long Way Toward Representation distractify.com - Melissa Willets 15h Source: Getty Images Feb. 14 2023, Published 11:35 a.m. ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, Woman, 55, fatally shot getting out of car in Austin. You can read the full interview at opens in a new windowwww.spintheglobe.net. Michael Patrick Thornton rehearses for "Richard III" with physical therapist and Winfield native Kristen Hohl. He was ready to play. On the one hand, it makes me proud. It was too funny. Yes, I do. This almost daily therapy lasted ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, Woman, 55, fatally shot getting out of car in Austin. We have a full Biography, Photos, Theatre Credits, and more! WebMichael Patrick Thornton is an American actor and theater director. Although this critically-acclaimed Jefferson Park native admits it wasn't easy getting back on stage. New Mobility is the membership publication of United Spinal Association, whose mission is to empower people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Keeping pace with Thornton and his "partner" are Winfield native Kristen Hohl and Kate Scanlan, physical therapists from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, where Thornton recuperated and where he continues daily therapy. Born on in United States of America, Michael Patrick Thornton started his career as Actor . I'm absolutely humbled to be a part of it and to be celebrating an amazing milestone. Device lets partially paralyzed actor walk for Richard III Given that Mike is a wheelchair user, Putney, then, is a wheelchair user. For the first time since spinal strokes left him partially paralyzed, Thornton -- who uses a wheelchair -- is performing at eye level with his fellow actors as the titular villain in William Shakespeare's "Richard III. 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The coproduction of "Richard III," by The Gift and Steppenwolf theaters, is the first to incorporate the futuristic-looking ReWalk, which Thornton describes as a "wearable scene partner.". But that near-death experience actually allowed him to reflect on his life and his true passion. Jayaraman says the device offers significant physiological and psychological benefits, particularly in combating depression, which typically overtakes people told they will never walk again. It comes out in a certain cadence and certain couplets that Jimmy Palmer speaks in that I'm very familiar with. Does that make me less worthy of applause?, But perhaps producing plays that, at the very least, pose the question is a step in the right direction. Paige Spara's 'The Good Doctor' Character Is Pregnant Again Does She Have a Real Baby Bump? For Thornton, Richards evolution also sheds light on an audiences perception of disabled actors. Thornton uses a wheelchair, the result of paralyzing spinal strokes he suffered 13 years ago. Check out new photos of the theatre marquee! Actor and theater director Michael Patrick Thornton plays Dr. Clay Porter on The Good Doctor and fans are wondering if the star uses a wheelchair in real life. She's so good." Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway! Photo Flash: MIDDLETOWN Concludes Steppenwolf's 2010-11 Season! "Disability gets consigned to the inspirational triumph story where a saint-like patient quietly bears the load and teaches us all how to appreciate what we have," he said. Michael Patrick Thornton's Wheelchair on 'The Good Doctor' Goes a Long Way Toward Representation. It was recently announced that "NCIS: Los Angeles" will be ending its run. As Dr. Jimmy Palmer, Brian Dietzen has been with "NCIS" since the show's inception, having started as a guest star in 2003 before eventually moving up to the main cast in Season 10. Maybe this show's going to go for 20 years. This interview has been edited for clarity. ET Actor Michael Patrick Thornton plays Dr. Clay Porter on The Good Doctor and fans are Read more on distractify.com Good Doctor (TV Series) Wheelchairs It is an absolute treat. Ltd. He says he never questioned why this rare condition affected him. Join United Spinal and get New Mobility the premier wheelchair lifestyle magazine free for one year. Can you can talk about the diversity of the cast, and do you see wheelchair users or people with other disabilities eventually in space, whether in reality or on screen? And because Im an accessible travel writer, of course I had to ask about wheelchair users in space! Management Consulting Company. @ChiPartyAunt, @ThorntonMPT - 12/12/22 05:51pm Any wheelchair users out there with a quick & easy way to pop one's S.I. Read on for details about Michaels journey and how hes living his best life today. A Doll's House, starring Jessica Chastain, will officially open Thursday, March 9 at Hudson Theatre. "I mean, even Dr. Fife in Private practice wasn't written as a character originally with a wheelchair or disability. #NFL, @ThorntonMPT - 1/3/23 12:51pm Paging Doctor Rank , @ThorntonMPT - 12/12/22 08:46pm I'm in this. ", "His name is Gary, he's 35-years-old," Thornton said about his character. Enter writer/actor Tracy Letts, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member. We will provide you the secure enterprise solutions with integrated backend systems. This strictly limited 16-week engagement will play Broadway's Hudson Theatre with preview performances beginning Monday, February 13, 2023. Have you guys talked much about that shared experience? You also mentioned Wilmer [Valderrama]. take it easy tonight. "They ended up thinking that it was what they call a spinal stroke.". Just last week,Tony Award winner Sam Gold's Macbeth officially arrived on Broadway, starring Daniel Craig in his return to Broadway as Macbeth and Ruth Negga's Broadway debut as Lady Macbeth. Michael and fellow cast members (including Jessica Chastain and Arian Moayed) of the play 'A Doll's House', Michael now believes that his example can help uplift others who are experiencing dark times, saying in a 2022 interview with NBC News, Ive been there and you can get through it." Actor Michael Patrick Thornton plays Dr. Clay Porter on The Good Doctor and fans are wondering if the star uses a wheelchair in real life. Michael Patrick Thorntons life was upended at the age of 24 after suffering Perhaps I didn't think 20 years' worth of employment, but I certainly thought, "I'm hoping maybe this thing can recur. 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