Mr. Nice is certified as an Associate Fitzmaurice Voicework ® Teacher, and is fully trained in the voice techniques of Kristin Linklater, Arthur Lessac, and Clifford Turner.  Since receiving his certification with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) in 1987, Mr. Nice has worked as a stage combatant instructor/choreographer. He also has extensive experience in clowning, circus skills, mask work, and the Commedia del’ Arte. 

As a professional actor, Mr. Nice has worked in Boston, Chicago, L.A., Dublin, Ireland, and New York. He as acted at The Roundabout, The Westside, The Ohio and Symphony Space, and the New York City Opera.  Mr. Nice trained with Marcel Marceau and has performed mime for over 25 years all over the United States and Western Europe.  He has done numerous voice-overs and television commercials. In 2004, Mr. Nice was awarded the Kennedy Center's American College Theater Festival Outstanding Teacher Award.