Hey there, I’m Seth Michael May. I’m an acting coach in New York City.
As actors, we know that when we are “in the moment”, we are acting at our best - but most “scene study” classes don’t teach us how to do that consistently.
When we approach text work - we often struggle to connect, feel stiff or fake, and often end up thinking – we don’t have what it takes.
But I believe that every actor has innate creativity – and that traditional acting classes aren’t always the best way to bring that out.
For me, acting is about remembering how to play and use our imaginations, like when we were kids, and learning to bring that back into the work.
When you work with me, over time, the layers come off, enabling you to use your whole self and full creativity in your work. You’ll feel more confident in your choices, trust yourself to take risks, and learn to approach text with the same freedom.
If you want to re-connect to your impulses or breathe new life into your work, let’s work together, and put some spontaneity into your acting.
Much love,
Seth Michael
“When I work with Seth Michael, it's like taking my creative muscles to the gym. I get to exercise and work out my imagination in a safe environment and have fun in the process.”
- Emily Bell
Classes & Workshops
All classes, workshops and private coaching are offered virtually.
ON-GOING VIRTUAL CLASS
SPONTANEOUS SCENE STUDY
Unlike other “improv classes,” this ONLINE ACTING CLASS is not about being clever, funny, or scoring points. It’s a safe space to engage your imagination, using improvisation to approach scripted work with a new sense of freedom and creativity.
And it’s also a hell of a good time!
WORKSHOPs
MONOLOGUE WORKOUT
This online ONLNE WORKSHOP INTENSIVE is the true marriage of improv and text work. We will work on bringing out your unique creativity and practical skills for preparing both contemporary and classical audition monologues.
This workshop will help you rediscover a sense of freedom with monologues!
ONE-ON-ONE
PRIVATE COACHING WITH SETH MICHAEL
Perhaps you have a specific audition script to work on, or maybe you want to go deeper and get more detailed than possible in an acting class? I offer 1-hour private VIRTUAL ACTING COACHING SESSIONS that are tailor-made to your specific acting needs and designed to help you find a new level of personal freedom in your work.