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“Michael is not only my coach, but has also become a great friend. Michael has helped me in so many ways, and no matter what happens, he’ll always be my coach.”
- Gideon Adlon, Blockers and The Mustang |
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“I’ve been to a handful of acting coaches and classes, but the person I have stuck with and will continue to go back to is Michael Laskin. I’ve honestly noticed the biggest progression in my work since I started going to Michael. He’s helped me with every audition I’ve had the past year and a half. A great thing about going to Michael for auditions is that he teaches me techniques I would have never discovered on my own that I apply to the audition, and every time I am on set. But in the simplest terms, Michael is the man – someone who really knows what he’s doing, and someone who gives me insight on something new every time I see him.”
- Tyler Posey – Star of Teen Wolf |
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“I’m a musician by trade, but what I do is definitely theatrical. When I recently started auditioning for film and television, I didn’t need a coach I needed a ninja! Michael Laskin is both. Michael gets you so comfortable with whatever is required, which creates real confidence. Can’t put a price on that. After an hour with him, you know you’ve got it. You KNOW you’ve got it.
-Storm Large – Crazy Enough, Rock Star: Supernova |
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“Michael Laskin, and his teachings, have helped me immensely. He taught me the importance of bringing my unique self to every character I play. To challenge myself and never to be afraid of failing. He is my one and only coach, my confidante and my friend. I recommend that if you’re an actor, create an opportunity to work with him. You’ll grow as an actor and a person.”
- Damon Dayoub – Star of Stitchers, NCIS, Chicago Fire |
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“What would I do without Michael Laskin and the Michael Laskin Studio? I have trained with and been directed by some of the top teachers and directors in this country and overseas, and I can say without hesitation that Michael Laskin soars on top with the rest of them. He has the innate ability to pluck out the authentic gems within each individual actor. He’s made me realize my strength and uniqueness, and to celebrate that without question. Most importantly, he’s given me an incredible community of wonderful people. That is the biggest gift.”
-Brooke Markham – Series Regular Guidance and In the Dark |
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“Michael really simplified the auditioning process for me. I booked my very first television role after
coaching with him!” -James Shippy – Southland |
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“Michael is my friend, and also a mentor, coach and teacher. We met when he played my dad in Adam Sandler’s movie Just Go With It. I recently coached with him on an audition for Shameless and got the part! Michael has a great eye and explains everything so clearly. Always inspirational, always professional and extremely talented as an actor, coach and teacher.”
-Rakefet Abergel – Superbad, Shameless |
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“Finding Michael has been a dream come true for me in LA.Michael has become my teacher, as well as my mentor and friend. He’s all about sheer authenticity and trusting yourself and your unique process. The truth found there is enough. For me it was like a light bulb went on. I didn’t really need anyone’s answers except my own.After my first coaching session with Michael I booked my first quest-starring role on LIE TO ME.”
-Rachae Thomas – Lie To Me, Hand of God and Life of a King |
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“Michael Laskin is an invaluable acting coach. Within a couple months of working with him, I signed with a top management company and booked my first TV job. Mr. Laskin is unique as a coach because he understands the world of ‘the artist’ and the world of the ‘professional actor.’ In my experience, most coaches focus on one or the other. Mr. Laskin taught me how to feed both, how to appease my inner artist while still meeting the practical demands of auditioning. I’m very grateful to have found Michael Laskin! I only wish I’d started coaching with him sooner.”
-Melissa Carnell – Beverly Hills 90210 |
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I had a wonderful coaching session with Michael Laskin for True Blood, where he helped me clarify and deepen the role, and find the joy in the work. Michael’s like an older brother who teaches you how to ride a bike by promising to run with you while you pedal furiously. Then you look back and he’s way down the street cheering you on. Suffice it to say, I BOOKED THE JOB! If you like working with an intelligent, intuitive, supportive, and uncomplicated teacher, Michael is your guy. Take advantage of his experience and wisdom
– he’s one of us.” -Scott Thomson – “True Blood,” “Big Love” |
FELLOW ARTISTS SAY...
“Michael Laskin has an impressive fund of artistic and practical knowledge to share. A ‘working actor’ with experience in theater, television and features, Michael has a well-articulated, non-dogmatic approach to achieving the level of technical skill and emotional openness needed to bring out the best in a performer.”
-John Sayles – Writer-Director Lone Star, Eight Men Out, The Secret of Roan Inish
-John Sayles – Writer-Director Lone Star, Eight Men Out, The Secret of Roan Inish
“There are few who love acting more than Michael Laskin. In his workshop he teaches the craft holistically, by focusing on the actor as well as the acting. In this he is singular and, well… rather amazing."
-Jeffrey Tambor – Star of Transparent, Arrested Development, The Larry Sanders Show
-Jeffrey Tambor – Star of Transparent, Arrested Development, The Larry Sanders Show
“Michael is a teacher who cares about the whole person, the whole artist. It’s what I look for in an actor: someone who has the professional and personal resources to take care of herself or himself, in all working conditions, without relying on a single path. I look forward to working with actors who come from this training.”
-Maggie Renzi - Producer Matewan, Girlfight, etc.
Your gift exceeded our expectations. Your ability to share your vast talent and seasoned experience is unique, and so valuable to young actors. As one of the professors in the theatre department so aptly expressed it, ‘Michael Laskin’s great insight is surpassed only by his great integrity.’ It was a pleasure for me to drop in to your Master Classes and see how captivated the students were with your dynamic teaching style and how instantly transforming your work with them was when they followed your direction and insightful comments.”
-Joseph Meeks – Dean, College of the Arts, Kennesaw State University
I was invited to audit one of Michael’s classes that started with (special guest) Jeffrey Tambor unplugged and unguarded, sharing his essence and point of view as an artist. Didn’t know what to expect and came away buzzing at the experience of his authentic voice. It was a privilege to hear Jeffrey share the insight and wisdom gained over decades of struggling to be in the story of his own choosing. And a delight to hear of Michael and Jeffrey’s adventures working together. Jeffrey’s presence there was a testament to his regard for Michael and his work as an actor and teacher. My partners and I continue to talk about this weeks later. Made me want to take the class.”
-Gasper Patrico – writer/producer Intersection Studio
“I cannot think of a better way to get a leg up in the business of our Industry or the craft of our profession than under Michael Laskin’s tutelage.”
-Tony Abatemarco – Actor, director, (Broadway, West End), and teacher
“I hadn’t taken an acting class in over 22 years. The only reason I took one was because it was Michael Laskin. My respect for him drew me to the class; his teaching skills kept me there.”
-Joanna Rubiner
-Maggie Renzi - Producer Matewan, Girlfight, etc.
Your gift exceeded our expectations. Your ability to share your vast talent and seasoned experience is unique, and so valuable to young actors. As one of the professors in the theatre department so aptly expressed it, ‘Michael Laskin’s great insight is surpassed only by his great integrity.’ It was a pleasure for me to drop in to your Master Classes and see how captivated the students were with your dynamic teaching style and how instantly transforming your work with them was when they followed your direction and insightful comments.”
-Joseph Meeks – Dean, College of the Arts, Kennesaw State University
I was invited to audit one of Michael’s classes that started with (special guest) Jeffrey Tambor unplugged and unguarded, sharing his essence and point of view as an artist. Didn’t know what to expect and came away buzzing at the experience of his authentic voice. It was a privilege to hear Jeffrey share the insight and wisdom gained over decades of struggling to be in the story of his own choosing. And a delight to hear of Michael and Jeffrey’s adventures working together. Jeffrey’s presence there was a testament to his regard for Michael and his work as an actor and teacher. My partners and I continue to talk about this weeks later. Made me want to take the class.”
-Gasper Patrico – writer/producer Intersection Studio
“I cannot think of a better way to get a leg up in the business of our Industry or the craft of our profession than under Michael Laskin’s tutelage.”
-Tony Abatemarco – Actor, director, (Broadway, West End), and teacher
“I hadn’t taken an acting class in over 22 years. The only reason I took one was because it was Michael Laskin. My respect for him drew me to the class; his teaching skills kept me there.”
-Joanna Rubiner
AGENTS AND MANAGERS SAY...
“I have known Michael Laskin as an actor and a coach for a while now. I am always pleased to recommend him to an actor because my trust in him is huge and I have seen immediate results. My clients feel safe in his hands.”
-Marsha McManus – Principal Entertainment
“Michael Laskin works with both the actor’s skill set and the audition process during his private coaching sessions. Being an actor, his compassion is paramount. We have had great success with the amount of booking of roles after his coaching.”
-Bernie Carneol and Belle Zwerdling – Progressive Artists Agency
“We send a lot of our clients to Michael for coaching. We get consistently excellent feedback about the auditions he has coached, not to mention great feedback from our clients about their work with Michael. He’s the real deal. I would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone.”
-Tracy Steinsapir – Main Title Entertainment
“My greatest worry is that an acting coach looks at material and tries to interpret what they think the director, writer, and or producer is looking for. I know with Michael Laskin that my client will discover what they themselves bring to the role. He gives them the courage to make incredibly strong choices that are honest and true to themselves, and to the material and the character. That’s all I can ask for, because in that honesty, comes a job.”
-Kelly Garner – Pop Art Management
“When our clients need coaching for a big audition, there is only one person we can rely on for consistent, proven, high quality work: Michael Laskin. He truly helps and encourages our clients, resulting in callbacks and eventually booking that part!”
-Steve Neibert, Agents, Imperium-7
“Michael has coached many of my clients’ auditions on tape for very important opportunities with nothing short of great results. Also, his workshops with true creative masters such as Haskell Wexler have given opportunities not to be measured.”
-Jo An Kincaid – Kincaid Management
-Marsha McManus – Principal Entertainment
“Michael Laskin works with both the actor’s skill set and the audition process during his private coaching sessions. Being an actor, his compassion is paramount. We have had great success with the amount of booking of roles after his coaching.”
-Bernie Carneol and Belle Zwerdling – Progressive Artists Agency
“We send a lot of our clients to Michael for coaching. We get consistently excellent feedback about the auditions he has coached, not to mention great feedback from our clients about their work with Michael. He’s the real deal. I would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone.”
-Tracy Steinsapir – Main Title Entertainment
“My greatest worry is that an acting coach looks at material and tries to interpret what they think the director, writer, and or producer is looking for. I know with Michael Laskin that my client will discover what they themselves bring to the role. He gives them the courage to make incredibly strong choices that are honest and true to themselves, and to the material and the character. That’s all I can ask for, because in that honesty, comes a job.”
-Kelly Garner – Pop Art Management
“When our clients need coaching for a big audition, there is only one person we can rely on for consistent, proven, high quality work: Michael Laskin. He truly helps and encourages our clients, resulting in callbacks and eventually booking that part!”
-Steve Neibert, Agents, Imperium-7
“Michael has coached many of my clients’ auditions on tape for very important opportunities with nothing short of great results. Also, his workshops with true creative masters such as Haskell Wexler have given opportunities not to be measured.”
-Jo An Kincaid – Kincaid Management