Michael Kantor studied at the University of Melbourne from 1986-1990 and in Paris at the L'Ecole de Phillipe Gaulier in 1988. He worked for many theatre and opera companies throughout Australia as an actor and director.
Kantor was the artistic director of Mene Mene Theatre in Melbourne. In May 2004 he was appointed artistic director of the inaugural Malthouse Theatre season in Melbourne, Victoria. He continued at the Malthouse Theatre until 2010.
