Michael Santora - MFA Acting Coach

$50/hour

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It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction: I have spent over 20 years in the industry working in musical theatre, contemporary plays, and Shakespeare, ranging from Regional Theatre and Off-Broadway, as well as traveling on the road in national tours. I love what I do, and I love meeting new people. I recently graduated with my MFA in Acting from the University of Idaho. I’ve had many wonderful teachers over the years who have helped me grow into the artist I am today. Together we will refine your skills in order to help you book your next job! I offer a free 20-minute consultation on Zoom, so we can chat, and I can get a sense of your experience and goals. If you are interested in Shakespeare, I can pick out some monologues for you to work on before our first lesson. I enjoy taking the intimidation out of the language to help you have fun with the text. I keep my prices low because I believe we are all in this together, and I love being inspired by what others bring to the table. Feel free to message me for pricing and availability. I look forward to working with you!

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Serves Farmingdale, NY

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9 years in business

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Brittany H.

Jul 19, 2023

Michael is a fantastic coach--talented, patient, great at communicating, and incredibly kind! I would absolutely recommend him!!

Valerie O.

Oct 27, 2022

I was fortunate to have been cast in Michael's zoom production of "Coriolanus" during the shutdown. Not having read or seen the play before, I was grateful for Michael's excellent coaching in playing Volumnia. He understands actors and acting, and respects the text and the context of scripts. It was a joy working with him, and I heartily recommend him to any actor, new or veteran!

Diana B.

Oct 27, 2022

Michael is a great director and coach. He gives his actors the freedom to explore the story of a monologue with patience and persistence. He asks introspective questions, and has a jovial presence. He helped me to discover key moments in my monologue through visualization, repetition, and discussion. He is also a wonderful listener and trusts his actors in their discoveries. He is a joy to work with.

Chad L.

Oct 25, 2022

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael Santora in several productions. He is a gifted actor and director. He exhibits true professionalism and is very supportive of his fellow actors.

Kim S.

Oct 25, 2022

I worked with Michael on Jekyll & Hyde, and he was a wonderful director. His enthusiasm and love for theatre is evident in his attention to detail. He is really good at exploring different choices in the text to help make the material your own.

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Michael Santora

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I love meeting new people and being inspired by others.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to talk and get to know someone first. I want find out what you are passionate about and find out about your short and long term goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
MFA in Acting (class of 2022) I have taken a lot of classes in NY both with great teachers and great casting directors.