Seth Michael May, affordable and gifted acting coach to Reiko Aylesworth (Michelle Dressler on 24, Lead role in Alien vs Predator 2, Lost) and Charlie Hofheimer (The Village, Black Hawk Down, Numb3ers and Blur). 

Seth Michael is the coach of choice for Endeavor Agency, Innovative Agency, Gersh, Kerin Goldberg, Buchwald, William Morris Agency, Headline Talent Agency, Artist Entertainment Agency, Frontier Booking International, Bill Tresh and Smith Management Group in New York.

My work is individually tailored to each student to help them achieve their artistic goals and get work in the business. 

My technique is based on finding yourself in the character and bringing that out in specific accessible ways. I have 16 years of experience as an actor and I have been teaching since 1995.

My hours are flexible. When we meet we can talk and I can gather how I can structure a program to get you to be the best you can be. 

After that, we get straight to work on monologues, audition pieces or whatever we agree is needed to make the actor feel sharper, confident, instinctive and more complete.

WHAT AGENTS/MANAGERS SAY:

“Whenever any of my clients are heading in for a big audition, I have them head over to Seth first.  I can count on Seth to guide them to their best work, giving them the clarity, confidence and specificity of purpose so they know they’ll walk in the door and “nail it”—their way!   My clients have consistently received callbacks and bookings after coaching with Seth.  It makes good business sense to me to make sure everyone gets in a session with Seth before they go in for their appointment.”
Laurie Smith
SMITH MANAGEMENT Group

WHAT ACTORS SAY:

"I always thought you (Seth Michael) would make a good teacher"
Alan Arkin
(Academy Award Winner for LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE and winner/or nominee for every major award in North America)

"Seth Michael May believes in the cause! (He's) dedicated to exploring the craft and keeping it fun"
Nicole Vicius Actress (Half Nelson, Church and State, Leadcatcher, Sordid Things, Descent, 508 Nelson,
The House is Burning, Follow me)

"When I had the chance to be seen for Desdemona at Denver Center, it had been a while since I had worked on Shakespeare and I felt I needed a jump-start on my preparation. Seth's relaxed and grounded coaching style give me a chance to really explore the character, not as a means to an end, but as a process. He encouraged me to have the courage to let the auditors see me working, as opposed to trying to deliver some sort of performance. I got the job and will be happily suffering strangulation in Denver this winter!" Meghan Wolf

"Seth Michael's approach has helped me to bring greater truth and reality to my work, and the work has dramatically improved my sense of confidence and relaxation in auditions." Josh Renfree (APPALOSA)

"I have worked with Seth Michael for a variety of coaching issues. I know this man, and can state with certainty that he is the real deal. Seth Michael loves to be creative, and has shown to me that creativity enmeshes, and encompasses his life. He lives, breathes, and sleeps as a creator. What does that mean to you as an actor, you ask? Simple: 

When you choose to work with him, you will never get stuck. Seth Michael's invention, imagination, and discipline will work wonders for you as a person and an actor. You ever hang out with someone who is just so enthusiastic about it that it rubs off on you too? That's Seth Michael. He is constantly seeking new sources of inspiration, and new ways of understanding and working at the craft. You will be pleased with how your work develops and grows after a session with him."
Scott Hoye, actor and certified Hypnotist

"I worked with Seth Michael May for the first time before an audition for the lead in Rod Lurie's new pilot "I'm Paige Armstrong." The casting directors all gave me rave reviews and I ended up testing for the role! In fact, I was dropped from the running only because, in the end, they decided I looked too young for the part. 

Seth Michael is a thoughtful and talented coach who pushes you to move beyond what feels familiar - to start engaging and responding in ways that will surprise and inspire you."
Emily Moulton, actress

“Seth Michael May is a unique package of insight, dimension and clarity. He helped me to trust my choices and to explore them fully, with a constant reminder that acting is meant to be fun, and life experiences are meant to be lived.”
Arnold Kim, actor

"Seth Michael May is a fantastic coach. His approach is organic and philosophical, and compliments all disciplines. My auditions have improved dramatically since working with him. I'd recommend him to anyone - beginner and pro alike!"
Bronwen Coleman (Capote)

CONTACT: SETH MICHAEL MAY at 917-805-9899