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- Acting
- Improvisational theatre
- Scenography
Private Coaching for the Actor with Michael J Harney a Seasoned Professional
- Acting
- Improvisational theatre
- Scenography
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About Michael
Testimonials
“ I’m quite positive Michael is the reason I’m an actor “
- Melissa McCarthy
Award Winning Actress who has appeared in “ Mike and Molly “ , “ Bridesmaids “ and “ The Little Mermaid “ to name a few.
“Michael Harney is an outstanding and seasoned Meisner trained award-winning professional working actor & director with hundreds of credits in film, television, and theater. He’s also a very soulful & wise man who knows how to book jobs and execute outstanding nuanced performances in a wide variety of genres and mediums. Michael Harney is the real deal. “
- Stephen Adley Guirgis
Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwright Member and a former co-artistic director of New York City's LAByrinth Theater Company.
“Whenever possible, I have tried to work with my friend Michael Harney. As an actor and a writer, he brings the goods- honesty, heart and an understanding of the human condition. All projects are elevated by Michael’s participation. I will always be grateful for his work and friendship.”
- David Milch
Created, written and produced many top shows. Among them are NYPD Blue (1993-2005) (co-creator), Deadwood (2004-06) (creator), Luck (2011-12) (Creator).
“Having worked many times with Michael I’m always amazed at the depth of his sensitivity and talent. He possesses intuition and an open heart that creates a flow between artists that allows them to access untapped resources and perform at surprising and deeper levels. Whenever I directed him I always thought, why am I doing this - he knows more about communicating with actors than I will ever know. “
-Mark Tinker
Executive Producer and Director of “ NYPD Blue “and “Deadwood “
“Michael Harney is not only an actor’s actor, but also a director’s actor. I’ve worked with him on multiple projects, for many seasons and he’s not only been a tremendous asset and a great help but he has taught me so much. He was meant to teach. “
- Michael Trim
Award winning cinematographer, director, and producer. Known for his works on Weeds, Parks and Recreation, and Orange Is the New Black.
Michael J. Harney
Online Coaching For The Actor
Michael has studied Sanford Meisner’s technique extensively in NYC with William Esper, Maggie Flanigan and Phil Gushee. He also taught the work for 8 years at his own studio in Manhattan. During his early years he worked in over 100 Off and Off Off Broadway plays including playing Charlie Malloy in “On The Waterfront” on Broadway in 1995. He is a lifetime member of “The Actors Studio”.
Since the mid 90’s Michael has starred in a wide variety of television and film projects . His film credits include roles in “A Star Is Born” with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, “Erin Brockovich” with Julia Robert’s and Albert Finney, “The Banker” with Sam Jackson and the upcoming “Iron Claw” with Zack Efron to name a few . On television, cable and streaming some of the roles Michael has played are Sam Healy on “Orange Is The New Black”, General Hugh Valentine on “Project Blue Book”, Steve Geraci on “True Detective / Season One”, Steve Fields on “Deadwood”, Mitch Ouellette on “Weeds” and Detective Mike Roberts on “NYPD Blue”. He is currently appearing as Sal in “Hello Tomorrow” on Apple TV and as Chief Walden on the upcoming series “Interior Chinatown” on FOX.
About the lesson
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
The following is a basic overview of some of the areas included in Michael’s coaching work :
* Artist’s Original work
* Self tapes and Auditions
* Monologues
* Scene Work
* Script Analysis
* Character Development
* Relaxation
* Living truthfully , through the reality
of doing , under the given imaginary
circumstances
* Emotional Preparation
* Crafting the relationship
* Crafting & letting go of the Objective
* The desired inspirational state
* Listening
* Responding organically and not just
reacting from your head
* Working without anticipation or
control
* Freedom
Rates
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- ₦206397
Pack prices
- 5h: ₦1031985
- 10h: ₦2063970
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