Acting on Impulse

WELCOME Welcome to Acting On Impulse.org! SETH MICHAEL MAY and BRYAN RADTKE met in the Fall of 1998 as actors in Master Class in New York City. In this class they collaborated on many projects, both acting together and directing each other's work. They realized that although they had different acting experiences and backgrounds, they shared a common appreciation for the actor's creative journey. Acting on Impulse Coaching Services began in 2004. The work was largely based off of a seven week rehearsal process for the Improvisational Film, "The Party Project," as well as an Ongoing Wednesday Improvisational Lab for professional actors that they created. As private coaches and together in workshops and classes, Seth Michael and Bryan have helped many actors reach their goals. Their goal is to help the actor overcome creative blocks in his/her work. First, understanding that every actor is an individual means that they do not expect that every technique, exercise, method or artistic philosophy is going to work for everyone. Seth Michael and Bryan work specifically with each actor.
Many times you've observed actors "white knuckle" the technique, rule, law or method they have been taught. Working this way, the actor often loses a sense of individual expression. Often, actors tell themselves that they know this, but have no idea what else to do. Faith or Trust in one's creative impulses is the most important thing. By trying and doing new things one can often have bigger breakthroughs than staying on a hard and fast course. Seth Michael and Bryan give each actor options. They help to guide actors to fully explore their impulses in a safe environment. They believe that each actor will acquire a fuller appreciation of creative impulses and a greater freedom to make bolder choices in their work. To read Seth's and Bryan's individual bios click the links below: SETH MICHAEL MAY BRYAN RADTKE
"What we usually call [developing one's talent] is often nothing more than freeing it from the influences that hamper, occlude and frequently destroy it entirely." --Michael Chekhov (To the Actor)
Acting on Impulse Coaching Services provides: Ongoing classes in Improvisational Scene Study. This class is for actors who wish to approach work from a more improvisational basis and improvisers who wish to go deeper into their work and their acting. We feel if you want to be a better improviser you should study acting. If you want to be a better actor, you should study improvisation. Workshops for the actor and the non actor. These workshops are designed to take the participant on a journey. Many artists and non artists alike often complain of feeling shut down, and are not able to open up and simply be. Our workshops are focused in a way so that you can find the courage to do that. People often report that they feel more alive, spontaneous and creative after taking these workshops. Individual coaching for the actor. We coach both professionals and professionally minded actors still looking to make a mark for themselves in the business. Actors can choose to come regularly for work on monologues, cold read technique or to overcome individual "sticking points." Others may need to get ready for a specific audition or to be coached on a Film/TV/Theatre project that they are already involved in. We are available to come to your company, your theatre group or organization to provide workshops and classes. These can be designed to suit your specific needs or we can use our own curriculum. We have provided these workshops for other Acting Teachers, Psychotherapists, Teachers and Sales Reps, as well as other professionals. People have commented that these workshops have made them more confident communicators who feel happier in their line of work.