We hope you will join us for an enriching presentation focused on technical, practice-based aspects of drama and performance! Snacks will be served.

Professor Vincent's presentation will center on Moment Work, a process of devising theatre pioneered by Tectonic Theatre Company, based in New York City. Developed by theatre practitioners Moisés Kaufman and Barbara Pitts McAdams, Moment Work is a collaborative, bottom-up method for creating plays, which involves breaking down stories into individual 'moments' (using all stage elements like light, sound, and props) and sequencing them to build a full narrative, moving beyond traditional text-based playwriting. Moment Work can also be a method of reading and interpreting dramatic works.

Michael Vincent (he/him) is Technical Director, Program Administrator, and Lecturer in Theatre Arts and Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Michael designs JHU Theatre's mainstage productions, and oversees all technical aspects in Merrick Barn. Michael also works regularly in the professional theatres of Baltimore. He has recently served as set designer or Technical Director for ArtsCentric, Fells Point Corner Theatre, Strand Theatre, and Baltimore Poet’s Theatre. At Hopkins he worked as Co-Director with John Astin for SUNDAY ON THE ROCKS in 2018, as well Stage Manager, Board Operator, and other positions as needed. Michael is interested in all aspects of theatre and is grateful for continued opportunities to grow and explore the art form. He holds a BA in Political Science from JHU (2007) and an MFA in Theatre Arts from Towson University (2024).