I still can't thank you enough in terms of what you have taught me and will continue to. So I thank you and will continue to appreciate it in my career.
Lance Daniels, ‘Blacklist’, ‘Power Book II: Ghost’, ‘Bridge and Tunnel’
Thankful to be in your class, Michael, and to find something so challenging and rewarding. Thank you!
Hannah Choi
I just wanted to thank you for everything and for all of your support over the past couple of years because without your classes I don’t think I would be where I am both talent wise and emotionally. It’s really crazy to think that I could really do this for a living, and that I’ll get to be on set.
Samantha Kudler
Now that I am at a higher level, it is a lot more challenging to see the growth. Personally I feel like I have been learning a lot behind the scenes because of you. In terms of breaking down scripts and even analyzing acting in general. Now I am working on applying that to my scenes. I know this is going to take some time to process and apply. Marathon baby, not a sprint.
Brian Loud, ‘Pledge’, ‘Bachelorette Games’, ‘Samsara’
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I recognize more and more of what’s blocking myself, and look forward to breaking it down. It means that I have to face being disappointed sometimes, but not letting the fear of that keep me from dedicating myself to the work . . . Not believing in myself is a general struggle, but acting is a powerful way to face it all. I’m glad you are there to support and recognize various things in all of us, and then help to bring out what’s already there. Almost everyone just needs to believe it for themselves, and that can be the toughest part of all. I am glad you proposed to add the Thursday night class. That says a lot, with the dedication and time you want to give to each student.
Michael Zeniuch
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He has taught me how to create the character by building the backstory; what moves the person. What makes him act the way he acts. What makes him feel the way he feels. Why does he do what he does? Why does he move the way he does? The creation of the character has zero limits because the actor is the only person in control of that. Yes, directors might gives us direction and changes and suggestions, but your creation of the character will always be one solid foundation. You take what is written, and you fill in the blanks. And you will never be wrong, because it is your character, and not anyone else’s. You embody the role. And I thank Michael for that.
Ari Barkan, ‘Blue Bloods’, ‘Payback’, ‘Run & Gun’
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You are the one who can see the internal world of a person and create the right connection. You are a person who can guide and teach which are one of the most important things in our lives. To have a person who you can learn from is a great gift and I’m happy that I have that gift. Thank you for everything!
-Frank Malen
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