Currently playing the title role in SCAPIN at YCP TheaterWorks, MCS’ Jacob Mirer will next appear in RICHARD III at Shakespear In Delaware Park, running June 21st – July 15th.  Jacob will be playing the role of Clarence in this outdoor production in Buffalo, NY.

Congrats on your busy summer, Jacob! So proud of you!

For information on RICHARD III, visit Shakespeare In Delaware Park.

We are so proud of MCS student, Patrick Elliott, who will be appearing at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse this summer in their production of ALTAR BOYZ!  Patrick will play “Mark”, a role he’s played in the DC premiere of the show and at Westchester Broadway Theatre (directed by Stafford Arima).  This production is part of the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival and will run June 6-30th on the Main Stage at the Auburn Public Theatre.

So proud of the work you’ve been doing in class, Patrick, and happy you are a part of the MCS family!

For more info, visit ALTAR BOYZ.

MCS is beyond proud to announce that our very own Tom Berklund has been cast in the much-anticipated national tour of Larry Kramer’s THE NORMAL HEART, opening at Arena Stage in June.  George C. Wolfe directs.

Tom will be playing Craig Donner/Grady in a cast that includes members of the 2011 Tony Award-winning production.

Of MCS, Tom says, “My work with Matt over the past few years has given me the skills and confidence to truly consider myself an actor with something unique and personal to offer.  The curriculum at MCS and Matt’s intuitive skills as a teacher have guided me toward more spontaneous, uninhibited and honest work.  This transformation has led to an exciting new appetite for the world of acting.  This is definitely a class I’d recommend to anybody who aspires to deliver honest and powerful work in their career as an actor.”

We support you in all of your endeavors, Tom, and are so pleased to list you among our students currently working on inspirational projects so vital to our theatre community!

For more info, view the recent Playbill release.

Gabrielle Ruiz, currently training in Ryan Tofil’s Monday/Wednesday class, will be one of the stars of A CHORUS LINE at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, opening June 15th!  Gabrielle will be reprising the role of Diana Morales, a role she played in the 1st National Tour of A  CHORUS LINE in 2008.

Joining Gabrielle at PCLO, is new MCS student, Emily Rice!  A CHORUS LINE runs June 15th-24th – see PCLO for details.

Congratulations & break legs!

Congratulations to Margaret, who will spend this summer performing at Arizona Broadway Theatre!  Margaret has been studying in Ryan Tofil’s Monday/Wednesday night class.  She will be playing the role of Jan in GREASE, running June 8th – July 15th. For more info, check out Arizona Broadway Theatre.

We’re proud of you, Margaret, and look forward to having you back at MCS when you return!

Its been a busy few months for MCS’ Tony Sallemi!  Tony has been filming “The Things I Want to Tell You” and opened his latest theater project this past weekend.  THE RYAN CASE 1873 plays on Saturdays at 2pm for a limited run, and was recently rewarded with a Drama Desk Nomination for “Unique Theatrical Experience”!

Visit Live-in Theater for details on how to see Tony in this buzzed-about piece!

MCS student David Gazzo will be appearing in U.S. DRAG, a dark comedy running May 18th – June 2nd in Rahway, New Jersey.  David is a valued member of our studio’s writing group, MCS INK., has performed in numerous readings at MCS, and recently assisted Matthew on his direction of MISS K!M at the 45th Street Theatre.

Good luck on your run, David!  We are so proud of you!

Please visit http://alliancerep.org/ for details/ticket info.

We are so excited for this week’s episode of THE BIG C which will feature long-time MCS student, Kathy Deitch! Kathy recently starred in MISS K!M, directed by Matthew Corozine, at the 45th Street Theatre and booked this gig during its run!

Look for Kathy in the preview for this week’s episode of THE BIG C, alongside Laura Linney, Oliver Platt, Susan Surrandon, and Victor Garber.

Terria Joseph, who has been with MCS for 2 years, opened a new show.
THE STORM is running at The Interart Theatre until May 7th.

We are proud of you, Terria!

For more information, please visit BLESSED UNREST.

Ravi we are so excited for you. Actor Ravi Roth, from Monday/Wednesday Day class, who appeared Off-Broadway in the final cast of Altar Boyz, will premiere a new solo show, Moments with Ravi: Tales of a Misfit, April 30 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Roth and Michael Schwartz collaborated on the cabaret that will have musical direction by Caleb Hoyer. Show time is 9:30 PM.

Special guests will be Anne Fraser Thomas (from MCS) and Travis Nesbitt.

There is a $10 cover and a $15 food and beverage minimum. For tickets click here. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within The West Bank Cafe at 407 W. 42nd Street.

Find Ravi on Playbill.com

Find Ravi on Broadway World.com

Megan from Monday/Wednesday Day class has booked the role of Penny Pingleton in HAIRSPRAY with Virgina Musical Theatre, in Virgina Beach, VA at The Sandler Performing ARts April 2012.  More info. click here.

Megan we are proud of you and are looking forward to your return to MCS.

We are so proud of Janelle Gaeta for booking the speaking role of the Seamstress for ABC-TV’s new pilot AMERICANA. Janelle has been training for over a year at MCS and is part of TUESDAY/THURSDAY Day class.

Nick Cartell we are so proud of you.  Nick will be covering many roles in JCS including Jesus and will be on stage 8 times a week.  For more info please visit JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Congrats to David Lipman for booking and filming a co-star on NBC-TV’s new show SMASH, which premiers February.

David will be in an episode as a crusty, mean judge…not far off of his LAW & ORDER work as a judge.

We are proud of you David and so glad that you have been part of MCS since the inception in 2000.

So proud of our very own Joe Fusco–not only a talented actor, but an Emmy Award winning producer who has created his own company PRIME CONTENT (co-founder/EVP Development).

Joe’s new show BREAKING THROUGH, stars TV star and personality Suzanne Somers from THREE’S COMPANY fame.  BREAKING THROUGH has reunited those stars:  Suzanne and Joyce Dewitt after more then 30 years.  Check out all episodes at BREAKING THROUGH.

Renee has been breaking thru ala Meisner these past weeks and we are so proud of her and her latest gig.

Renée Veronica Freeman will join the original workshop cast of Yes!: The Musical, a show about the night Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visits democratic candidate Barack Obama before his historic keynote speech; produced by the Duke Ellington Performing Arts Center, with direction by Mercedes Ellington!

She begins rehearsals on February 13th with Broadway’s T. Oliver Reid (Martin Luther King Jr.), Erick Pinnick (Barack Obama), Allyson Tucker-Mitchell (Michelle), and featuring N’Kenge. The presentation will take place at the Duke Ellington Performing Arts Center on March 5th.

Composed by Earl Wilson Jr., and Yes! Music Dir./Music Supervisor/Arranger Eugene Gwozdz.

So proud of the very talented Actress/Singer Dilia Jelen.

Dilia has made it to the hollywood round on AMERICAN IDOL, check it out here DILIA ON IDOL.

2nd weekend of M!SS KIM is sold out.

Check out our review at Broadway World.

Matthew Corozine is thrilled to direct his students in Ryan Tofil and Gina Kim’s FringeNYC 2010 critically acclaimed show M!SS KIM.

Starring:

KATHY DEITCH (BROADWAY’S WICKED)

TESSA FAYE

GINA KIM

RYAN TOFIL

JUSTIN GENTRY

MATTHEW McCURDY

Inspired from personal Monologues exerscises (PM1 and PM2), true story of Miss Kim’s story of freedom–inspiring, funny and heartbreaking.

Please join us this January 2012 at 45th Street Theatre–

for more info and tickets please visit www.misskimtheplay.com

Tessa Faye will be performing in WHO’S YOUR BAGHDADDY or HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR.

This is the same team that did JURASSIC PARQ: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL downtown, and is scheduled for an Off Broadway transfer with the title changing to TRIASSIC PARQ – THE MUSICAL.

Congrats from all of us Tessa what a great team you are part of:

Cast is…
Jesse Swenson (Spring Awakening, The Addams Family), Nehal Joshi (Les Miserables, Falling for Eve), Brandon Espinoza(Gypsy, Big), Alyssa Fox (Wicked – San Francisco), Matthew Myers (JC Superstar Natl Tour – original DC cast “best actor” dc theater scene), Harry Winter (Gigi Natl Tour – original DC cast), Claire Neumann, Tessa Faye & Olli Haaskivi.

The reading is Thursday Feb. 9th @ 9:30.

More info:

JOE’S PUB

Sean Patrick will  be joining the North American tour of MARY POPPINS as “Valentine” January 2012.  Also, he is currently appearing opposite Jonah Hill and Sam Rockwell in 20th Century Fox’s THE SITTER. Congrats Sean Patrick on all your success.

Production Still by Jessica Miglio, ©20th Century Fox

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Lindsay Janisse, original LA Cast of WICKED and Broadway’s WICKED Dance Captain recent:  National Tour of ROCK OF AGES.

Lindsay will be in the Broadway company of ROCK OF AGES  mid October, 2011.  We are so proud of you Lindsay.  Catch her in ROCK on Broadway!

Lindsay is a unique one, in two Broadway shows, jumping from WICKED to ROCK OF AGES to WICKED to ROCK OF AGES

Asmeret, who trained at MCS from 2004-2007 is in the original cast of BOOK OF MORMON and u/s the lead NABULUNGI, and November 2011 Asmeret went on as NABULUNGI. We are so proud of you Asmeret–of who you are being and all your succes.

“I went to school at the prestigious NYU but when people ask me where I learned how to act, I confidently say ‘Matthew Corozine Studio’.  Being a strong singer and eagerly shot out of the college cannon, I found myself working consistently in the musical theater but I wasn’t finding artistic fulfillment in my work.  Every new job I booked seemed to be by accident; higher level projects seemed to allude me.  At the age of 25, I plateaued.  In working with Matt, he gave me back my edge.  His studio was the perfect playground to identify why I’m in the field of acting.  Matt’s training is truly intense:  full of understanding, patience, love and lots of tough love.  After a couple of weeks you will identify yourself as an actor who ‘wants to do it’ versus an actor who ‘needs to do it’,

www.AmericanIdiotMusical.com
www.KelvinMoonLoh.com

I am so proud of Ryan.  I know Ryan so well as an artist–having been his acting coach for many years and directing him in 2007 in The Shadow Box at MCS Theatre.   Ryan has performed on Broadway in original HAIR cast as well as RENT, AIDA, WONDERLAND.  Ryan we are celebrating you and your success.

Our very own Tessa Faye is in a reading of a new musical VOLLEYGIRLS.

An industry reading of the new musical Volleygirls, presented by Monica Raymund of Sisu Theatrical Productions, will take place in Manhattan Nov. 1.

Directed by Neil Patrick Stewart, the cast will be headed by Andrea Burns (In The Heights, Beauty and the Beast, The Full Monty) and Joseph Cassidy (Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) with David Hess (Sweeney Todd, Annie Get Your Gun), Eric Michael Gillett (Kiss Me, Kate; The Frogs), Daniel Quadrino (Bye Bye Birdie), Ashley Blanchet (Memphis), Juliane Godfrey, Lexi Rhoades, Allison Jill Posner, Tessa Faye and Julia Knitel (Bye Bye Birdie).

Volleygirls features a book by Rob Ackerman, music by Eli Bolin and lyrics by Sam Forman. The musical also features original movement from choreographer Michael Balderrama (In The Heights, Saturday Night Fever, Movin’ Out).

MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER I’M WILLING TO SETTLE

Now a 5 person 90 minute book musical

starring Nikki MacCullum

Book by Kelvin Moon Loh

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!! Limited Seating Available!!

TICKETS HERE

Friday, October 14 – 4:30pm
Saturday, October 15 – 1:00pm
Sunday, October 16 – 5:00pm

Join Nikki as she plunges into the matrix of the world wild web to emerge as a guru of the do’s and don’ts of Internet Dating. Armed with an antiquated guide to matchmaking (passed down from her dear old
bubbe) and the enlisted help of three modern day Cyber Yentas (Match.com Guy, JDate Guy, and OK Cupid), Nikki shares her “sure-fire” strategy to nab the near impossible: One Good Date. Although all the dating stories are TRUE, the USERnames have been changed to protect the innocent.
Approximate Running Time: 90 Minutes; no intermission

Music & Lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn
Book by Kelvin Moon Loh and Nikki MacCallum
Directed by Allegra Libonati
Musical Direction by Joel Waggoner
Multimedia design by Jonathan Carr
Lead Producer Jared Fine
Associate Producer Elizabeth Fine & Julia Broader

Congratulations Elizabeth Kensek, for shooting an under 5 for ABC-TV’s new show PAN AM.

We are proud of you.

PAN AM airs Sundays 10pm on ABC-TV.

When: Thursday November 10 and Friday November 11 all day 11am-5pm

Where: MCS Theatre (Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre 300 w. 43rd St., Suite #502)

Cost: $15o for MCS Members $200 for non-members

Register: Please call 212-592-4138 to register. Limited Availability.

Ever wanted to do a solo show but chickened out, lost direction or motivation? don’t try it alone! Actor and Author Susan Isaacs can help you shape your story into theater that entertains, inpires and showcases your talent.  This two-day intensive uses writing exerscises, improvisation and discussion to help you discover.

• What’s your POV? Discover your unique voice
• What’s your Question:  Identify the themes that dominate your life story
• Find the Connection: Make your personal stories relatable to your audience

• What next:  Learn exercises to keep you going after the seminar is over and get your show off the ground! with a performance at MCS Theatre –your work in progress after the seminar.

Susan Isaacs has many credits in film, TV and theater from Planes Trains & Automobiles to Seinfeld and Parks & Recreation.  She is an alumnus of the Groundlings Sunday Company, and teaches graduate screenwriting at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

Her memoir, Angry Conversations With God, was named a top book of 2009 by Publisher’s Weekly and Relevant Magazine.  She performed her solo show on a national tour with NY TIMES best-selling aughor Donald Miller.  She continues to speak and perform at colleges and conferences aroudn the country.

Susan’s new full-length solo show is being workshopped at MCS Theatre Saturday, November 12th at 3pm and 7pm.

Cristy (original cast-Witch’s Mother) returns to Broadway’s WICKED this summer and fall playing the role of Nessarose.

We are so proud of you Cristy.

Congrats Nik!

Sideshow runs August 25-27, September 2-3, 8-10 all shows @ 8pm.

The Secret Theatre , 4402 23rd St., Long Island City 718-392-0722

tickets:   www.secrettheatre.com

Tessa Faye is starring as Patty Andrews in SISTERS OF SWING: THE STORY OF THE ANDREWS SISTERS at Gretna Theatre, June 23rd – June 26th.

Mt. Gretna, PA

http://www.gretnatheatre.com/SistersofSwing2011.htm

MCS is proud of our actors working.

Recent openings on Broadway:

ANYTHING GOES revival with Anthony Wayne

WONDERLAND with Ryan Link

THE BOOK OF MORMON with Asmeret Ghebremichael

and those in NYC long running shows:

WICKED with Alexander Quiroga

THE ADDAMS FAMILY with Tom Berklund

We at MCS are thrilled for our very own Peter Kriss booking a role so perfect for him.  Perserverance pays off, making his AEA debut. Performances at

The Media Theatre, in PA.

“Being in Matthew Corozine’s class has completely shifted my life. His passion and dedication for art is inspiring and will awaken any artist in you that has been shying away. Matt’s class has allowed me to play and be fully present and connected. That is a gift! It’s deliciously deep and takes you straight to your core. I’ve built confidence as an actress and I’ve taken charge of what I really want in my life. I am so thankful to have found such an inspiring passionate mentor and be surrounded by like-minded artists.” -Malia Sharf

Kenny Scharf’s “surrealistic pop” paintings shook up the New York art world of the early 1980s and turned him into a star. Now his daughter, Malia Sharf is at work on a documentary about his art, the time and place he moved through, and the other artists who did it with him.

View Video/Kickstarter page

“My work with Matt over the past couple years has given me the skills and confidence to truly consider myself an actor with something unique and personal to offer.  The curriculum at MCS and Matt’s intuitive skills as a teacher have helped me to work through my personal blocks, many of which I didn’t even know I had!  This transformation has led to an exciting new appetite for the world of acting.  This is a most definitely a class I’d recommend to anybody who aspires to deliver honest and powerful work in their career as an actor. “

- Tom Berklund

www.tomberklund.com

Broadway:  A CHORUS LINE (REVIVAL), LEAP OF FAITH (Los Angeles) with Brooke Shields and current Broadway THE ADDAMS FAMILY.

Co-creator of Artist Round Table (ART) at MCS

“With Matt’s training, I am learning to show-up not only physically, but emotionally as well.  This has served me wonderfully in the audition room and on stage, as well as in my everyday life.  I’m learning how to get out of my head and out of my own way, so I can fully express my inner-self, my inner-artist, and fully LIVE in the moment.  I’ve been performing for years, but for the first time I feel confident in saying that I am an ACTOR, and I attribute it completely to my ongoing training at MCS.”

–Peter Kriss

Regional:  “Tommy” in TOMMY 2011

“I had the opportunity to work with a prominent tv director (Friends, Everyone Loves Raymond,etc) recently and jumped in as the lead actress while she was away. Only because of the training with Matt Corozine was I able to trust my instincts enough to DIVE IN without any hesitation. From my work at MCS, I was able to get out of my own way to serve the work with fearlessness, professionalism, and truth. MCS has helped me become a generous actor who trusts going for it and not holding back!”

~Cristy Candler

www.cristycandler.com

original Broadway Cast, WICKED

“Matt is undeniably passionate about the need and importance of an artist’s voice in the community. He loves the arts and he adores actors. He encourages his students to step away from their fears and self-judgements in order to move closer to experience the truth in a moment. My listening skills improved greatly and I was happy to always get personal attention on my own path!”

–Ioana Alfonso

Broadway: WICKED, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

“Matthew Corozine’s class rescued my stalled acting career from lost mojo and lack of technique. His passion was the first thing that struck me – that someone could be so about the work that the employment results were irrelevant. It wasn’t about booking the job, it was about being fully and truly present, getting out of your head. Over time, Matt’s passion brought out my own and allowed me to act fearlessly, with complete emotional availability. You will laugh a lot, you will cry a lot. At times, in practically the same breath.”

- Ryan Link

Broadway:  Roger in RENT, AIDA, HAIR

Starring in Broadway’s WONDERLAND Spring 2011

2011 Sundance film THE HUNTER AND THE SWAN

“To be able to fully take your attention off yourself and put it on the other actor will simply make you a better actor. To be able to live in the unknown and let the scene take you where it needs to instead of doing what you “planned ” to do will better your craft to no end. MCS teaches you that from day one. I have been working as an actor on T.V. and on the Broadway stage since taking Matthew’s class. He guided me in taking my craft to the next step and I would recommend his studio to any serious actor looking to better themselves.”

-Derrick Williams

Broadway Fiyero in WICKED

Currently THE  LION KING in Vegas

“I’ve been a professional working actor in NYC for the past 7 years.
Learning the Meisner technique in Matthew’s class, I felt like it was
the first time I was truly acting.  His classroom setting is such a
nourishing place to be for the actor looking to strengthen the honesty
and fullness to their work. It’s the ultimate “gym” for listening, being in
the moment and reacting on impulse… all things that are vital & unique
to our expression as actors.  It’s very comforting to know that Matt is
there, fighting for us to be our authentic, true selves. To get out of our
heads and allow ourselves to tap into those instincts & emotions with
the full depth that we often don’t know that we have.  After taking class
with Matthew, I definitely feel my confidence as an actor getting stronger
& stronger.”  - Vincent Rodriguez III

www.vr3rd.com

Current work: Remount of OKLAHOMA at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
this July 2011.

TV: THE ONION NEWS, ALL MY CHILDREN

THEATER: Original Cast & Recording of IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE
CHRISTMAS, XANADU (1st National Tour), OKLAHOMA (Arena Stage)

“It is now almost 8 years since I started working with Matt, and I continue to learn from him whenever I am in class. Meisner Technique has not only freed me up as an actor but also as a human being. My feelings about the world matter and deserve to be heard- Matt was the one who reinforced that in me. MCS will change your life!”

- Kathy Deitch

Broadway: WICKED (original cast), FOOTLOOSE (original Urleen)

RENT at the Hollywood Bowl;  now in LA with her company Too Much Mustard Productions and teaches a musical theatre audition technique class, AUDITION BOOT CAMP when she’s not writing and acting.

“Matthew is an incredible teacher.  He is real.  He is honest.  And he wants the best for all of his students.  His passion for teaching is obvious, and he never just allows a student to do “okay” work.  He always pushes for the best.  Before taking class with Matthew, I didn’t have a lot of trust in my instincts or my technique.  I had no idea why sometimes I was good, and sometimes it didn’t work.  Thru Matt’s teaching, I was able to learn that there is an actual technique that still uses all your natural instincts.  Matt helped me see all those parts of me– the good, the bad the ugly- is what makes up my talent- and it is something to be proud of. “

-Brooke Jacob

“Matthew is an incredible teacher.  He is real.  He is honest.  And he wants the best for all of his students.  His passion for teaching is obvious, and he never just allows a student to do “okay” work.  He always pushes for the best.  Before taking class with Matthew, I didn’t have a lot of trust in my instincts or my technique.  I had no idea why sometimes I was good, and sometimes it didn’t work.  Thru Matt’s teaching, I was able to learn that there is an actual technique that still uses all your natural instincts.  Matt helped me see all those parts of me– the good, the bad the ugly- is what makes up my talent- and it is something to be proud of. ”

-Brooke Jacob

“There really is no way describe how much classes at MCS can change your life.  This is not just about being a skilled actor.  This is about finding out what you are really made of, gaining confidence as a person, and learning how people affect you and you effect them.  Matthew gives you the tools you need to succeed in your everyday life and achieve the professional goals you set for yourself in a tangible, attainable way.  It’s not an easy road.  There are challenges and obstacles that you must fight through, but you don’t fight them alone.  Matthew takes each step with you and forces you to push forward, because he believes in every student(‘s talent?) and their ability to succeed.  Your peers at MCS are a wonderful support system that cry with you and laugh with you.  Soon, you’ll wonder how you’ve survived for so long without them.  Time flies and the next class can not come soon enough.  MCS becomes your second family.  It’s a journey worth taking.  You just have to decide if YOU are worth the journey. “

–Daniel Holmes

“Mathew Corozine is the best teacher I have ever seen.

He has the knack of freeing his students from their inhibitions, so their instruments their can fully express themselves.

He opened me up to emotional resources I didn’t know I had.

He intuitively understands who we are and how to get the best out of us.

His classes are a terrific experience, both fun and freeing. I never miss a class.”

- David Lipman

Currently Appearing  in The Coen Brothers’ new film,TRUE GRIT, as prosecuting attorney Mr. Barlow opposite Jeff Bridges

“Matt is the kind of teacher who accepts nothing less than your best.

At MCS I learned how to interpret text through my voice, which I feel makes for unique and solid work every time. There’s no comparing or copying; it’s all about trusting your gifts and becoming your most authentic and fearless self, on and off stage.”

- Asmeret Ghebremichael

Broadway:  WICKED, SPAMALOT, LEGALLY BLONDE, FOOTLOOSE, THE BOOK OF MORMON (currently)

“Working with Matt at MCS has completely revolutionized my acting and has catapulted me into a new level of confidence and strength enabling more of ‘me’ to be seen.  Matt also won’t let you ‘get away with’ anything that doesn’t serve you or your art.  He keeps you fastidiously accountable to truth because he wholeheartedly has your best interest at heart and thereby reaps amazing results.”

Emily Drennan
www.emilydrennan.com

Emily Drennan, appearing as the guest soloist with the OKLAHOMA CITY PHILHARMONIC. September, 2010.

Emily Drennan, appearing with SANDI PATTY and the INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. November, December 2010

Emily Drennan, appearing with Wayne Brady and J. Robert Spencer in the Broadway workshop, COOL PAPA’S PARTY. September, 2010; January 2011.

“Matt’s insistance on my being truthful to my own nature is something I’ve prayed for in a teacher my whole life. All I want to do when I’m not working is to be in his class and break through.”

- Sheri Sanders, Hal Leonard Published Author of Rock The Audition, Creator of the Pilot Episode of My Time, The Oprah Winfrey Network

www.sherisanders.biz

“Matthew Corozine taught me that not only does my point of view matter, but it is a major ingredient in the make up of my talent. Failure is inevitable and necessary in an actor’s growth. It’s the lessons that come with it that pushes the actor to the next level of his artistry. I have Mathew to thank for providing me with a safe home to fall, learn, rise again, and ultimately triumph. The opportunity to face my fears and conquer them fuel me as an artist. I use certain muscles when I dance and others when I sing. I think of my emotions as the muscles being trained at MCS.  Strong technique comes with healthy training based in truth. Matthew offers actors the tools they need to build strong technique. Empowered by my point of view, armed with my technique, and confident in my ability to tap into my truth and use it in my work, are what I walk away with every time I leave class.”

- Alexander Quiroga

Alex is currently appearing in WICKED on Broadway.

“It’s hard to fully express the multitude of growth, gratitude, and confidence I have experienced and acquired from MCS studios. In my occupation as a recording artist I thought it was about hitting the highest notes. Until I learned from Matthew how to act, how to Feel! My singing has never been better. I actually feel what I’m singing about. Truly a wonderful gift that has changed my life.”

- Kelly King

www.facebook.com/kellykingsings

“Watch out for hot new artist, Kelly King!” – Ryan Seacrest, E! News
“…it is time to crown the next King!” – Billboard Magazine

Now is Kelly’s time to shine on her own terms and bring her success to a whole new level. Kelly released her EP “The Real Definition: Workin’ Girl Remixes,” which includes remixes for the dance clubs along with the two bonus tracks “Alright” from the forthcoming full length album and the Billboard hit ballad “I Don’t Wanna Sing That Song” from her debut album “Live The Dream.” and it soared to becoming her first top 20 release. Check out her new release for the holidays of her top 25 hit “Dear Mr. Kringle”

Stay tuned for more regarding Kelly’s new single, album and website. In the meantime, for tour dates and further information, www.myspace.com/kellykingsings

“Matt Corozine approaches his classes with such unabashed honesty that there is no hiding…you are forced to bring nothing but yourself to the table- every time!”

- Dana Marie Ingraham

Currently in Broadway’s SPIDERMAN: Turn Off The Dark

“When I first came to MCS, I was just looking for an acting class.  Little did I know the gold mine I had struck.  In my entire life, I’ve found no other experience that frees my artistic spirit the way that Matthew’s class does.  It has given me both the opportunity to express my truest self, and the tools to put that unique truth into my work.  Matthew has amazing instincts, as well as the ability to describe his technique a thousand different ways, a rare gift among acting teachers.  I’ve never seen him give up on a student.  And I always leave his class inspired, fulfilled, and grateful that I’ve chosen to live my life as an actor.”

- Matthew LaBanca, Broadway’s Young Frankenstein, White Christmas

Matthew has been cast as Fred Astaire in the new multi-regional theatre production of BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS, the Ginger Rogers Musical.

Performances continue this December with the San Jose Repertory Theatre.

www.matthewlabanca.com

“Matthew Corozine’s expertise and intuition make him a unique and astute teacher. He quickly and sharply opened up a whole world of understanding of the characters I have had the priviledge of playing this year. His accute understanding of the human condition and the process of acting helped me access the core of the characters, play them truthfully, and book the job!”

- Nicole Lewis

Broadway:  LENNON, RENT, HAIR, national A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, MEASURE FOR MEASURE at The Public

“I love the freedom I have within MCS to grow, learn and totally get out of my head! He pushes you and allows you to work to your fullest potential, but YOU have to be hungry to learn and willing to be an open book to get the great results you are destined to achieve. The time spent in class has made me a stronger actor, a better man and has given me the confidence to stand stronger in the strength of my individuality while opening eyes of others to not just see me as a dancer who can sing.”

- Anthony Wayne

Current Work:

BELLS ARE RINGING (NY City Center Encores!)

AESOP AND COMPANY (Workshop)

ANYTHING GOES (2011 Broadway Revival)

Past Work:

THE COLOR PURPLE (1st Nat’l B’way Tour)

A CHORUS LINE as Richie (1st Nat’l B’way Revival Tour)

www.awayne.com

“Matt is a dedicated teacher and director. Knowing him has enriched me in so many ways; as an actress, as a vocal coach, and personally. I always felt his commitment towards me. Classes with Matt helped me to recognize and honor myself. He gave me the support and love I needed, so that I could courageously express whatever I was feeling in the moment. That gave me such confidence and freedom to express myself on stage and in my life. And being directed by Matt in Shadow Box was an exciting and wonderful experience that I’ll always remember.. Thank you Matt.”

-Ingrid Saxon, vocal coach INGRID SAXON STUDIO

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“I have been studying to be an actor most of my life.  It wasn’t until I began studying with MATT, that I felt I truly was one.  I have booked plays, musicals, readings, and a national commercial since I began taking classes at MCS. To say I enjoy my time in the studio each week would be an understatement.  The minute class is over, I am looking forward to the next.”

- Tessa Faye

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“Matthew Corozine’s class is one of the best tools I have discovered in my career. It is a safe place to take chances, let go, and discover things about yourself you never knew you had…Matthew’s energy allows you to believe in your talent, and his encouragement allows you to break new barriers day after day.”

- Lindsay Janisse

Broadway WICKED, National Tour ROCK OF AGES

“Matthew is not only a brilliant, funny, intuitive, whip-smart teacher, he is also an incredibly caring, spiritually wise, profound human being. Being in Matt’s class reminds you the importance of being an actor and an artist, not only for yourself but more importantly, for the world around you. It’s powerful stuff, not to mention, a damn good time.”

- Erin Stutland
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“Working with Matt and the Meisner technique has been both healing and freeing…  Matt has pushed me to be the best me on and off stage!  He has helped me to narrow in on what it is that I MUST do.  Act. Live in every moment.  Cherish all that is around me.  If you want to get to the next level, whether you are a beginner, just curious, or advanced, I hope you look to Matt for guidance.  He will commit to every moment, and help to make it a pure, and truthful…”

- Heather Hawkins

Broadway:  AVENUE Q

“One of the most important things I learned at MCS is listening. I was told to listen, and it was amazing. After about a month, I started to really understand what listening was about. Coming from a dance background, I knew how to listen and respond with my body. I began to learn to listen in a different way. Matt never made me feel like I was just a dancer, encouraging me to step outside my comfort zone. He told me ” I won’t let you rest in your talent. Its not fair to you or me. I won’t let you. ” And I am so grateful he didn’t! I realized that I loved to act, cultivating a passion I had no idea even existed!

So thank you so much for being an inspiration. I use that piece of advice every day; onstage, and off. I love you Matt and MCS!!!!!!”

- Hollie E. Wright

Broadway:  HOT FEET

National Tour:  THE COLOR PURPLE, OKLAHOMA-Arena Stage

“At the Matthew Corozine Studio I learned to enjoy and celebrate the emotional ride that one can take during a great scene or play. I do not fear the discovery of a character nor his journey. Studying with Matt has helped me to learn to become a character, not to just play one. The studio environment is safe, supportive, and a place where one can be free to create, explore, laugh, scream and cry.”

Steve Konopelski

Broadway GYPSY (Patti LuPone), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, HOT FEET

“Matthew’s magnetic passion for teaching is invaluable. His deep compassion pushes you to expand as an artist and that’s a rare find. I feel connected, vibrant, and courageous because of the support at MCS.

Its allowed me to not only grow artistically but personally. MCS rocks!”

- Annette  Beatrice

“I had this lingering feeling that something was off – professionally & actually personally as well -  but it wasn’t until joining Matt’s class that I was able to pinpoint exactly what it was.  As a lot of actors do without even realizing it, I had MANAGED myself to death.  I had monitored myself to a point where my true soul wasn’t really allowed to fully break through.  And for an actor, that is certain death.  But through the exercises & techniques utilized in Matt’s classes I was able to search and destroy a lot of the blocks that were holding me back.”

–Amanda Shy

‘I had taken Meisner before in two different places, but when I started at MCS, I was blown away with the integrity and truthfulness that Matthew demanded in our work. I couldn’t pull any acting tricks, and I loved being caught and the true me being coaxed out under the lights. In an industry that often weighs heavily on being pretty enough, being funny enough, being dramatic enough, it was a relief to find a place of safety where I was enough, and it was me that was demanded: my true authentic self; and that it was that self that would develop a niche and get work. No other coach I’ve worked with has had higher expectations that I live truthfully and fully, not only under the imaginary circumstances of the stage, but in my entire life.”

-Heidi Duncan

“MCS continues to propel me forward in my acting career. Not only did Matthew Corozine unlock my hidden potential, but he provided me with a creative, collaborative, and inspiring environment, as well as the confidence to explore myself within it. The only bad part about getting an acting gig outside of NYC is that it takes me away from learning more about my craft, and studying with one of the best.”

- Pilita Dinesh

Mimi in RENT, Las Vegas 2011

“I can honestly say that taking class at Matthew Corozine Studio was one of the best decisions of my career. I can honestly say that applying what I’m learning has really opened doors for me in Film, TV & Theater and has helped me book work. I know for a fact it’s made my transition to the LA market much easier because I’m much more prepared. It’s such a close knit group that welcomes you in with open arms and instantly makes you feel like you’ve been studying there for years. Matt truly cares about every one of his students and in this industry that’s becoming rarer by the day.  An amazing place to really let go and learn the craft.”

- Timothy Mandala

“MCS and Matthew’s guidance into the Meisner Technique has changed my life as an artist and as a person. Coming to him as dancer, my biggest fear was speaking in front of an audience. I can’t imagine a safer environment to venture into the world of acting. I always look forward to going to class and building with the incredible fellow students in my class. Matt has not only opened me up as an actress, but he continues to facilitate my overall artistic growth.”

- MiRi Park, ALEXI DARLING/RENT Final Broadway tour; b-girl/dancer; choreographer

“Matthew Corozine taught me how to get out of my own way and express myself in ways I never knew I could.  He gave me the tools I needed to stop stifling myself and start sharing the crazy, amazing, overwhelming human being I am through my acting.  He is one of the most inspiring teachers I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”

~Suzanne Adams, Artistic Director of Opening Doors Theatre Co.

“At MCS, I’m learning to be my own true authentic self, coupled with the spirit of giving and sharing and changing the world with my art, a philosophy that Matthew embodies. What a blessing to have found a creative place to learn how to listen and grow as an artist!”

- Terria Joseph

“Matt has been my favorite acting teacher of all time. he’s honest, doesn’t let me get away with anything, brings out the best in me and most important has been a good friend. he naturally brings out every emotion and allows a safe place to be yourself with no judgement.”

- Dawn Noel

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Broadway:  THE LION KING, IN THE HEIGHTS

Tour:  MADONNA

Many films.

“Matthew Corozine is unique among the teachers I’ve had in my life. He provides a supportive and enriching environment where I’ve learned how to work past my masks and walls and reach the actor deep inside me.”

- Tony Sallemi

Latest Credits:
“GASP!” Subway Bum(Supporting) Figura Media/Thiago Da Costa, Director
“5000 FRIENDS” Dylan(Male Lead) Prototype Films/Fabien Dufils, Director
“FRAGMENTS OF NY” Vinnie Pellegrino Richmond Shepard Theater/Michael Cambden Richards, Director

MCS Associate

Susan Isaacs is a actor, author and comedienne with many credits in TV, film and stage, including Planes Trains & Automobiles, Seinfeld, Parks And Recreation and much more. She is an alumnus of the famous Groundlings performing company, has written for TV and read her original essays on public radio. She contributes to the Steve Brown and Burnside Writers blogs.

Susan toured last fall with New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller, performing her solo show based on her memoir, Angry Conversations With God, in which she takes God to marriage counseling. Publisher¹s Weekly called the book ³funny, biting, earthy and brilliant.² Publishers Weekly and Relevant Magazine named Angry Conversations a Top Ten Religion book of 2009.

Susan has performed and led workshops at leading conferences including Catalyst West Coast, International Arts Movement: New York, and at Pepperdine University She has an MFA in screenwriting from the University of Southern California and teaches sit-com acting, sketch comedy, and screenwriting and solo show performance Azusa Pacific University.

www.susanisaacs.net