Acting on Impulse

NEWS

Here's what some of our clients have been up to:

Reiko Aylesworth played Michelle Dessler in 24 for 4 seasons. Reiko is also the lead in AVP2 which comes out in theatres on X-mas 2007. She just played John Stamos love interest in 5 episodes of ER. She appeared off Broadway in "EXPATS" at the NEW GROUP Theatre Company. In addition she was in the film "The Killing Floor." Reiko also did Top Girls at Williamstown Theatre Festival. She worked on all the above with Seth Michael.

Josh Renfree was recently cast by director Ed Harris in APPALOSA with Viggo Mortenson, Rene Zewellger, Jeremy Irons - He has taken audition and improvisation workshops with both Seth Michael and Bryan.

Charlie Hoffheimer played Ethan Foster in Canterbury's Law directed by Mike Figgis. He was Almore in HOUSE M.D, and also appeared on Medium, Second Opinion, Numb3rs, and Running Man. Charlie prepared with Seth Michael on his final callback for Orphans where read before the producers and director with Al Pacino. Charlie can be seen in the film BLUR, where he is playing the lead (a neurological parapaleligic) a part he worked on with Seth Michael.

Armin Amiri played Rashid in Reservation Road with Joachim Phoenix. Along with Factory Girl and Beer League. He worked with Seth Michael on all the above.

Tonya Cornelisse won Best Supporting Actress at the Humana Festival at The Actor's Theatre of Louisville and positive reviews in Variety for the film Zombie Honeymoon. She booked a role on As the World Turns and a role on an episode of Law and Order, SVU after working with Seth Michael and a Law and Order after working with Bryan. She was in the T-mobile "Dropped Call" National Commercial Campaign. Her film that she wrote and stars in "Dog Lovers" was based off an improvisation in Alan Arkin's improvisation workshop and went to Sundance this year. Visit the "DOG LOVERS" page on My Space and read the Backstage article here. Tanya has worked with both Bryan and Seth Michael for years both in New York and LA.

Kristina Klebe is in talks for the role of Stacy in Black Friday. She did The Accidental Husband directed by Griffin Dunne playing Isabelle Rosalini's Daughter, Katerina Bollenbecker. She just completed Public Interest. Kristina was also in Rob Zombie's Halloween as Lynda, which was just as the DVD directors cut edition. She has also appeared in Delirious, Law & Order, and as Mickey's Girlfriend in 3 episodes of Rescue Me. Kristina has done many workshops with Seth Michael and Bryan. Kristina calls Seth Michael her coach of choice in New York City.

Jamie Bonelli booked a role on Passions and and appeared as Nadine on six episodes of the cult series Black Donnelly's. The series was so popular with it's fans that the network was forced to release it on DVD after it was cancelled. Jamie has worked with both Seth Michael and Bryan for years.

After one coaching session with Seth Michael, Shana Dowdeswell booked the title role in Anne Frank at Papermill Playhouse. Shana just did a pilot in LA which is being seriously considered for series status.

Tonya Cornelisse won Best Supporting Actress at the Humana Festival at The Actor's Theatre of Louisville and positive reviews in Variety for the new film Zombie Honeymoon. She booked a role on As the World Turns and a role on an episode of Law and Order, SVU after working with Seth Michael. She's currently in the T-mobile "Dropped Call" National Commercial.

Tanya Perez starred in Hal Hartley's Girl from Monday. Tanya booked the lead in a run of Anna in the Tropics at Seattle Rep and got her equity card and great reviews as well. She booked a part at a contemporary play festival in West Virginia. and returned from a run as the lead in "If Lucy Flew" at La Hoya Playhouse in California. Tanya is currently working on her own show, written and staring herself.

Nicole Vicious was flown out to LA for 2 pilots and booked one after only 4 sessions with Seth Michael. Nicole's recent credits are the films: Half Nelson, The House Is Burning, Valerie Last Days Church and State, Leadcatcher, Sordid Things, Descent, Itty Bitty Titty Committee, Delirious, and 508 Nelson

Cordelia Reynolds was flown out to LA and did a screen test for the lead in the Gray's Anatomy pilot, after only 4 sessions. Cordelia booked a parts in Black Donnelly's, Rescue Me, Cold Case, and the Films: Late in the Game, Fractured, Greetings from the shore, and the title role in the film LOLA.

Lauren Champey moved to LA after studying with Bryan. Since her move she has booked roles in Drake and josh go to Hollywood and the tv series, Cold Case.

Dylan Blue moved to LA after studing with Bryan. Since his move to LA, he booked a lead role as Mathew Broderick's son, Carter Finch in Deck the Halls. And recently booked the role of Aaron Pitzer in the TV series Return of Jezebel James.

Recently, Seth Michael and Bryan were hired to cast a viral video for Quiznos. The spot was directed by Evan Silver and was shot in March 2008.
http://www.nicespots.com/shortURL.php?id=83121

Seth Michael and Bryan wrote plays that were performed in the Strawberry One Act Festival in February 2008

Seth Michael and Bryan both had one acts selected for the Vestige Group's "Memories of a House." Vestige group is located in Austin, Texas. www.vestigegroup.org.

“There’s a good quote from the Talmud,” said Bruce Elvin, an associate dean and the director of the Career and Professional Development Center at Duke Law School. “ ‘We do not see the world as it is. We see the world as we are."