Michael Manuel

Michael Manuel (9 September 1928 – 5 April 1999) was an English opera director, set designer, stage manager, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work as the director of the Metropolitan Opera National Company in the mid-1960s. Born in London, Manuel studied at the Royal Academy of Music before joining the Royal Army Service Corps. In 1948, he started working as an assistant stage manager at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, and later became a stage manager with the Royal Ballet. In 1957, he joined the staff of the Metropolitan Opera in the United States. Manuel also worked as a researcher and scriptwriter for John Heyman's film series, 'The New Media Bible,' including the 1979 film 'Jesus,' which is the most translated film in history.