Michael Arden

Growing up in Midland, Texas; Michael was active in the Pickwick Players, Midland's youth performing company. Because of his father's suicide and his mother's drug problem, Michael was raised by his grandparents. Arden was a student at Trinity School, a college preparatory school in Midland.

Michael received a scholarship to Interlochen Arts Academy, graduating in 2001 and was accepted on a full scholarship at Julliard School of Drama.