Gordon Michaels-Film and Television Actors Workshop

Audition Techniques for Beginners and Professionals By: Gordon Michaels

Techniques explored: Cold reading, on- camera, and improvisation.
Gordon will consult with participants on their headshots, actors resume, how to find an agent, creating a reel, monologue and scene study. Gordon will also discuss the difference between New York vs Los Angeles markets in regards to acting and how to prepare for Michigan film opportunities. This highly respected workshop will give you the confidence you need to achieve your best
BIO:
Gordon Michaels has served as acting coach to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He is a graduate of the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater in New York City where he studied under acting legend Stanford Meisner. He spent a number of years under the tutelage of Uta Hagen and Herbert Bergoff at the renowned HB Studio in New York City. Gordon Michaels has performed on Broadway, in films, and on television. He is the co-founder of the motion picture company. LG Entertainment Group and founder of Brandon Street Films. In addition to writing and starring in the film Unbeatable Harold, released in June 2009, he can also be seen in feature films, Betty Ann Waters with Hilary Swank as well as the film Trust with Clive Owen. Some of his other film credits include: The Cooler, Joe Dirt, Air Force One, Seduced by a Thief, and Leaving Las Vegas. He is also recognized for his work on ABC's award winning legal drama The Practice. As a result of the new Michigan tax incentive for filmmaking Gordon is also developing and producing a number of film and television projects to be shot entirely in Michigan.

***Reel Michigan is part of Northville's Arts and Acts Festival and all proceeds from Reel Michigan will benefit the Northville Art House and Forgotten Harvest***
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TO VIEW ONE OF GORDON'S LATEST FILM'S: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryEyhKQXC_k