Resume
Michael Aquino
CONTACT: maquino.mail@gmail.com
Co-Founder, EP, Composer, Sound Designer, Voice Actor, Host – Cocotazo Media
2018-present
Executive producer, sound design, tracking, dialogue editing, mixing, mastering, original compositions, voice acting, and host for in-house productions and external clients.
Composer, Sound Designer, and Audio Engineer – Various Clients
2017-present
Tracking, editing, mixing, mastering, dialogue editing, and composing original songs. Organizations/Clients:
Audible, PRX, Electronic Arts, Boston Globe, People Magazine, Lantigua Williams & Co., Bucket of Eels, Fresh Produce Media, Pod People, and Girl Rising.
Events Manager – Montclair State University – College of the Arts
2009-2018
Booking and managing all aspects of events and maintenance for three theater facilities.
Equity Actor – Regional Theatres
1999-present
Perform professionally as an actor at regional theaters.
Teaching Artist – Various Professional Arts Organizations
2001-2009
Instructing students K-12 in theatre performance, playwriting residencies, and workshops. Organizations/Theatres:
George St. Playhouse, Luna Stage, Writers Theatre of NJ, and NJPAC.
Equity Stage Manager – Luna Stage
2003-2007
Facilitating professional theatre production’s artistic and technical elements from rehearsal to production.
Recognition
Nominee 2025 Ambies for Dragon Age: Vows & Vengeance, Podcast of the Year | Best Fiction Podcast
Winner 2024 HSMAI Adrian Awards for Palmetto Porch
Nominee 2024 Ambies for Untextbooked, Best History Podcast
Nominee 2024 Webby for Turning Points, Wellness and Lifestyle Podcast
Audible Best of the Year 2023 for The Royals of Malibu
Winner 2022 Anthem Awards for Timestorm, Silver Medal, Education, Art, & Culture - Special Projects.
Winner 2021 New Jersey WebFest for Timestorm, Outstanding Family Friendly Fiction Podcast
Honoree 2020 Webby Awards for Timestorm, Podcasts: Family & Kids
Participant PRX / Google Podcast creator program inaugural cohort for Timestorm
Winner 2019 Audio Verse Awards for Best Vocal Composition in a New Production
Winner 2017 Audio Verse Awards Best Music for a Self-contained, Dramatic, Production and Best Audio Engineering for a Self-contained, Comedic, Production
Nominated 2013 Jersey Acoustic Music Award - Top Male Songwriter category
Proficiencies
Songwriting, Pro Tools, GarageBand, Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, Headliner, Squarespace, Mailchimp
Affiliations
Actors Equity Association, Kids Listen, RRCA Certified Run Coach
Education
Montclair State University – BFA Theatre