Acting Training

The film industry is undergoing significant shifts. A.I. has entered the scene. Reality TV is projected to increase its market share from $35 billion to $60 billion by 2035.

American streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, and Disney+ have profoundly influenced audience expectations for a new acting style.

This style is becoming the global standard for acting.

It’s called:

Authentic Acting.

This technique, which originated in Los Angeles, addresses the audience's craving for truth and authenticity.

A style that casting directors, producers, and directors are looking for. A style that actors need to add to their craft to stay relevant in an ever-changing film and television industry.

Discover the latest acting techniques from Los Angeles.

There is no character.
You are the character!

“The world wants to see you. Not another character.”

Audition Training

If you are not booking enough jobs, or if you feel the industry does not see you, it is time to change.

Today, casting directors seek more than just acting skills. They want to see you.

Auditioning is about showing who you truly are.

Because you’re never auditioning for one part but for many. Most actors play a character in an audition, assuming that's what the casting director wants.

The truth is, casting directors and directors don’t know what they want. But they know it when they see it: when an actor shows up and adds value to the story with their unique, authentic personality.

So, what makes you unique? Most likely, it’s all those things you don’t like about yourself and try to hide. What you see as a weakness is precisely what makes you special. It’s what makes you stand out.

In audition training, we discover how to nurture the unique qualities that only you can bring to the world. Let’s show them something they have not seen before: your authentic, vulnerable, powerful, and charismatic self.

“Every scene is a love scene.” - Michael Shurtleff, Casting Director on Broadway.

The Scene

The biggest mistake actors make is playing the scene as written. This prevents them from standing out among the sea of auditions, setting them apart from the competition.

What you're reading isn't truly the scene because the scene is never just the scene, and words seldom reflect the truth.

All scenes center around one core theme: Love.

It’s the goal we pursue in every moment of our lives. Actors cast in roles use this technique to connect with the audience. They seek love, hope, and humor in every scene. It’s what we do in life.

BRIAN DEROZAN

General Hospital
Bosch
Magnum P.I.
Animal Kingdom
Shameless

“I met Michael on a film set in Los Angeles, and we became friends. I admired his passion for the craft and unique perspective, so I called him for a coaching session. Michael's authentic and vulnerable style as an actor inspired me. I loved working with him. His coaching helped me discover my true self, greatly impacting my acting and career, and I look forward to working with him again.”

SHAOLYN FERNANDEZ

Alles was zählt

„Every scene is a love scene” – dieser Satz begleitet mich seitdem bei jeder Szene… Ich habe Michael bei einem Dreh kennengelernt und hatte das Vergnügen drei Drehtage mit ihm zu verbringen. Ein wahnsinnig offener, interessierter und inspirierender Schauspieler und Mensch. Beim Coaching gab er mir wertvolle Tipps und Fragen, die mir einen neuen Blickwinkel zu meinem Seriencharakter gegeben haben und ich diesen dadurch besser greifen konnte. Ich bin sehr dankbar für die Begegnung und das was ich daraus mitnehmen durfte.”

Become the actor they can’t ignore.

Show the industry something they haven't seen yet: your authentic and vulnerable self.