Matthew Corozine
Artistic Director, Acting Teacher/Coach and Director, SSDC
As human beings we are held together ONLY by the strength of OUR word.
Matthew Corozine believes that you can create your own life. With this in mind (and heart) Matthew has created the MATTHEW COROZINE STUDIO THEATRE; an acting studio rooted in The Meisner Technique, in New York City, now approaching its 10 year anniversary. The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre is part of a vision and dream Matthew has for his students - to be working actors and have a home to build their craft - an honorable craft.
In NYC, Matthew Corozine and his acting studio have produced and directed over 15 productions. Favorites include CRIMES OF THE HEART(2007), THE SHADOW BOX(2007), The Maiden's Prayer, by Nicky Silver, off-Broadway at The Beckett Theatre, Theatre Row, NYC (2005), John Patrick Shanley's, The Big Funk (2002), and Paul Zindel's dark comedy, And MIss Reardon Drinks a Little (2001).
Matthew, has directed the 2009 FRINGEnyc critically acclaimed hit, THE BOYS UPSTAIRS, (Soho Playhouse) that was extended as part of the FRINGEnyc Encore Series.
As a teacher, Matthew has taught acting at American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC) and taught acting and improvisation at SUNY Purchase. He has Guest Directed at St. John's University (Queens), and Directed 25 graduates from The Neighborhood Playhouse in their 2003 November showcase.
The actors that Matthew coaches and teaches are currently working on Broadway and in Television and film in both NYC and Los Angeles. Recent Students are working on Broadway in such shows as: WICKED, CHICAGO, IN THE HEIGHTS, THE LION KING, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, LEGALLY BLONDE, SPRING AWAKENING, AIDA, SWEET CHARITY, AVENUE Q, RENT, HAIR, 9 to 5 the Musical, GYPSY (and many more) and on Televison: 30 ROCK, ALL MY CHILDREN, LAW AND ORDER, SEX AND THE CITY and many National Commercials. Please visit Student Congratulations for all student credits.
Matthew has a BA in Theatre Arts (concentration in Acting and Directing) from SUNY at New Paltz, and has continued his training in the Meisner Technique with Robert X. Modica at Carnegie Hall Studios in NYC. He has appeared in many commercials, NYC theatre productions, national tours, and independent films.
Matthew is thrilled about the expansion of the studio and looks forward to continued artistic growth. Also a member of SSDC (Society of Stage Directors and Choregraphers).
Matthew is featured in Italian Men's Vogue, L'UOMO VOGUE, January 2009. Matthew was selected as one of eight "New York Icons", and is featured on a full page photographed by acclaimed Italian photographer and Film Maker, Francesco Carrozzini.
Matthew also guest coaches on Reality tv, his latest stint is on MY TIME, a reality tv pilot that is being produced on and with THE OPRAH WINfREY NETWORK.
Please visit Matthew's resume for a full list of directing and teaching credits.
