- Aug 30, 2017
- Aug 28, 2017
Got a self-taped Audition? Hire Chris Russell!
CONTACT: CRUSSELL84@GMAIL.COM Need to film a huge audition, but only have your smartphone and a non-actor roommate to help you film and read? Don't have any reel material, but want to have a clip of you performing a scene or monologue on film for your casting network profiles? With casting directors and producers getting hundreds and hundreds of submissions for each project, those without video media on their actors access and backstage profiles are the first bunch to get fil
- Aug 23, 2017
Congrats to Correy West in Love Never Dies!
Congrats to MCS artist @correywest for booking the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical LOVE NEVER DIES. "I can't even express how much @ryantofil and MCS has changed my life. Professionally and personally. The entertainment business and NYC can break you down if you let it. Ryan has instilled in me a sense of self and confidence that I had lost throughout my years in this profession and living in this city. He pushes me to think deeper and leave it all on the floor when I am fini
- Aug 17, 2017
So Proud of Anjelica Fellini!
Congratulations to our own Anjelica Fellini, who just booked a role in the ensemble of Broadway's Phantom of the Opera! We're excited and proud and looking forward to seeing her onstage!
- Aug 16, 2017
Decoding Shakespeare with James Beaman
Dates: 4 Thursdays - October 19 & 26, November 2 & 9 Time: 6-8pm Location: MCS2 Class Size: Maximum 8-12 actors Workshop Fee: $250 (register here) Description: New to Shakespeare? Want to expand your repertoire into Shakespeare and classic plays? Trained in Shakespeare but a little rusty on the basics? Auditioning for a graduate or undergraduate acting program and need strong Shakespeare monologues? Or does Shakespeare just scare or confuse you? I call this Shakes-timidati
- Aug 16, 2017
On-Camera Audition Workshop
with Amelia Campbell & Anthony Arkin Dates: October 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st Time: 4 Tuesdays from 4pm - 6pm Location: MCS2 Workshop Fee: $200 (register here) An intimate and intensive 4 week dive into the preparation and experience of the on camera audition. This class is geared toward actors pursing professional work in film and television. Participants will present their work to the class in front of camera and monitor. Material is provided each week, but actors are welcom
- Aug 16, 2017
Commercial Acting with Kristina Cole!
MCS has a new Workshop for September! Date: Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Time: 6-9pm Location: MCS2 Cost: $125 (1 time only!) (register here) Description: As actors, we are all trying to take control of our professional and financial success. Commercials are a fantastic gateway to bolster both. Through this workshop each actor will learn how to parlay their MCS training into the commercial casting office by speeding up their process, learning how to make fast and str
- Aug 15, 2017
Hats Off to Annie Sherman!
Hats off to Annie Sherman for booking the role of Elsa Schraeder on the National Tour of The Sound of Music! It was a wild ride, where they put out the call for submissions on Friday, she recorded her video Saturday (a shout out to Chris Russell who helped her tape an gig-winning audition), had a final callback Monday at 2pm, and was sitting in rehearsal by 3:30pm the same day! We're so proud of your work and MCS will miss you! See the tour information here: http://soundofmus
- Aug 7, 2017
Congrats to DeLaney Westfall on Kinky Boots!
MCS is so proud of DeLaney Westfall of the M/W Day class for booking Kinky Boots on Broadway as the lead! Congratulations on the show, and we can't wait to see you!
- Aug 1, 2017
New Adventures at MCS!
August is here, and MCS is embarking on lots of new adventures! MCS is expanding! MCS Main Stage: Matt's classes resume next Monday! The Main Stage is ready for a whole new semester of crying, yelling, and repetition! MCS2: We have a new space, and have spent the summer getting ready for new classes, workshops, and shows! Artists-in-Residence: We are inviting some cool artists to come join MCS as Artists-in-Residence! They will hold classes, special workshops (Producers! Writ
