Michael’s career spans over three decades. He has served as Artistic Director of Adventure Theatre MTC (2007–2019) in Maryland, and New Repertory Theatre (2019–2021) in Massachusetts, the Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council (2021–2026) and currently, the President and CEO of OPERA America. Michael has directed and choreographed at leading institutions including Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Olney Theatre Center, Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Center Stage, Round House Theatre, The Kennedy Center, and the Washington National Opera. His national and international credits include La Jolla Playhouse, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Jefferson Performing Arts Center, the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and the Olympics. As a playwright, his works have been published by Musical Theatre International, Concord Theatricals, and Plays for Young Audiences. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Kennedy Center Gold Medallion and induction into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre.
