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Congrats to MCS’ Tom Berklund cast in THE NORMAL HEART
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 ...
Congrats to MCS’ Gabrielle Ruiz in A CHORUS LINE
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, ...
Matthew Corozine coaches on Emmy Award winning MADE for MTV
Matthew will be the coach on an episode of MTV’s Emmy Award winning docu-series, MADE. Matthew coaches, guides, challenges, and inspires a 21-year-old aspiring actress. The one-hour episode airs spring 2012 on MTV.
Congrats to MCS’ Margaret Dietrich – onstage in GREASE!
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 ...
Congrats to MCS’ Tony Sallemi in Drama Desk Award Nominee THE RYAN CASE 1873
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 ...
Congrats to MCS’ David Gazzo at Alliance Repertory Theatre Company
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 ...
Faculty Blog by Jill Richburg
My first day in an acting class, the teacher told us to act like light bulbs. Had I been four and in nursery school and not a 14 year-old who had begged her parents for both tuition and the freedom to go into Manhattan alone on the subway, it might have been okay. The teacher ...
Congrats MCS’ Kathy Deitch appearing on Showtime’s THE BIG C
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 ...
Congrats MCS’ Terria Joseph in THE STORM
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.
Congrats MCS’ Ravi Roth–new solo show, April 30 at Laurie Bechman Theatre
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 ...
Congrats MCS’ Megan MacPhee
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.
Student Blog by NIkki MacCullum
LIAR LIAR PANTS ON PM2* I remember the very first lie I ever told. I was at a family gathering during the Barcelona Summer Olympics when my mother had specifically asked me not to eat any more h’orderves before dinner, which to this day I find to be a nearly impossible task. This demand ...
Congrats MCS’ Janelle Gaeta-role on ABC-TV new pilot AMERICANA
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.
Congrats MCS’ Nick Cartell Broadway Debut JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
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.
MCS’ David Lipman appearing on NBC’s SMASH–congrats!
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 ...
Congrats MCS’ Joe Fusco–producer/creator Suzanne Somers new Show
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 ...
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Congrats MCS’ Renee Veronica Freeman
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; ...
Congrats MCS’ Dilia Jelen on American Idol 2012
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.
M!SS KIM from fringenyc January 2012–sold out shows check out review
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 ...
Congrats MCS’ Tessa Faye cast in reading of new play at Joe’s Pub
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 ...
Congrats MCS’ Sean Patrick Doyle – MARY POPPINS
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 .
MCS’ Lindsay Janisse from Broadways’ WICKED to ROCK OF AGES to WICKED to ROCK…
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, ...
Congrats! MCS’ Asmeret Ghebrehmichael BOOK OF MORMON Broadway
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.
MCS Congrats to Kelvin Moon Loh AMERICAN IDIOT First National Tour
“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. ...
Student Blog by Linda Eicher
I always knew to decide what I wanted to do in life and then go for it, and figure out a way of getting paid for it. Three years ago, I was stuck at a point in my life when I wasn’t living that out. Since the third grade when cast in “South Pacific” wearing ...
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MCS’ Ryan Link Starring as “Woof” National Tour of HAIR
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 ...
ANGRY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD the solo show by Susan Isaacs
What if you could get God to a therapist? MCS THEATRE PRESENTS: ANGRY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD the solo show written and performed by Susan Isaacs based on her memoir New full-length show in workshop 2 shows in NYC: 12th of November 2011 3pm and 7pm to reserve please call MCS box office at 212-592-4138 limited ...
Congrats MCS’ Tessa Faye in VOLLEYGIRLS
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 ...
Student blog by Dustin Clodfelter
When you think you’ve figured everything out in Matt’s class you soon find yourself slamming into yet another wall. What I love most about this work is self discovery, I’m constantly learning more about myself every class. Living in New York and choosing this business you sometimes need to have thick skin, the problem was ...
Student blog by Miss Savage
You know… it’s widely thought that poetry originated from an oral tradition, predating literacy, a tool of minstrels and performers, and an aid to communicate history and values. When I read poetry in silence, I get this sort of itchy feeling: a soul-burn, I guess. It’s the equivalent of engaging in a secret affair, about ...
“One Night Stand” the paintings and art of Amanda Taraska
The rumors are true! For one night, we are turning MCS into an art gallery. Sunday 6th of November 2011 6:00-9:00pm. MCS’ very own, Amanda Taraska will be showing all of the paintings and t-shirt designs she has created this past year. In true Gallery Opening form, there will be WINE and CHEESE and the ...
Student Blog by Janelle Gaeta
October 2011 Fall is in the air! I love everything about this time of year. Since my very first day of school as a little Janelle- September has marked a transition from the lazy days of summer to a fresh burst of motivation. With that brisk autumn air at my back, I approach this clean ...
Congrats MCS Students Kelvin Moon Loh and Nikki MacCullum
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 ...
Student Blog by Brooke Chaffee
I always have thought of myself as a performer. My earliest memory of feeling that incredible rush when you have affected a group of people was when I was four years old. I was figure skating in my very first competition. It was time for me to balance on one foot and hold my arms ...
Joyce Sarandon Memorial Celebration-Actress, Voice/Speech & Dialect coach
This year was a loss to myself and the Theatre Community. Joyce Sarandon, Actress, Voice/Speech and Dialect Coach passed away. Joyce Sarandon was one of the good ones–the real deal. Joyce was a dear friend to me whom we shared many things on “many levels”–(a Joyce phrase). Joyce and I met studying Meisner in famed ...
MCS’ Elizabeth Kensek under 5 on ABC-TV PAN AM
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.
Broadway’s Matthew LaBanca teaches new Musical Theatre Class Register Now
Yes, word is out…finally, MCS is offering a musical theatre class this fall by none other then MCS’ very own Broadway’s Matthew LaBanca. Class takes place Friday afternoons (starting September 16th for 4 weeks) 12pm to 3pm @ MCS Theatre — in a small, intimately lit performance venue, not a rented studio. 8-10 students max. ...
MCS’ Sheri Sanders: ROCK THE AUDITION IN CONCERT
In her riveting one woman show, acclaimed actor and teacher Sheri Sanders offers an exclusive preview of the rock concert that will take her around the country on tour with her Hal Leonard published book, Rock The Audition, How to Prepare for and Get Cast in Rock Musicals. This captivating concert is a journey through ...
Student Blog by Brett Radek
Brett’s Blog. So I was watching this clip on YouTube the other day I found on a friend’s Facebook page. It was a ten-minute compilation video called ‘FAIL COMPILATION.’ Essentially it was of people skateboarding, biking, and jumping off of things hurting themselves. The first few minutes were rough watching. I was uncomfortable and failed ...
MCS LEVITICUS IN LOVE featured on Playbill.com MSNBC filming
click here to see MCS LEVITICUS IN LOVE by Ryan Tofil on playbill.com MSNBC-TV will be filming Randy for a segment on the news. This is an exciting time for all of us at MCS Theatre. Leviticus in Love Reading, with Tom Berklund, Matthew LaBanca, Alexander Quiroga, Rescheduled for September By Andrew Gans 29 Aug ...
Runner up! Backstage Readers Choice Awards 2011
We are building and growing and thanks to you we are being recognized in two Catergories in 2011 New York BACKSTAGE READERS CHOICE AWARDS. Backstage readers choice awards 2011: Runner Up: Favorite Cold Reading Teacher, Matthew Corozine Runner Up: Favorite Scene Study Teacher, Matthew Corozine.
Welcome TESSA FAYE, New Assistant to Matthew Corozine/MCS Admin.
MCS Holiday Schedule: Day classes resume Jan. 9, Night class resumes Jan. 19 and Jan. 23, 2012; schedule an interview for classes call MCS Administrator Linda Eicher at 347-703-8329.
MCS is closed for the holidays. MCS re opens for ALL Day classes on Monday 9 January 2012–this includes MONDAY/WEDNESDAY DAY CLASS as well as TUESDAY/THURSDAY DAY CLASS. Due to Matthew directing M!SS KIM, TUESDAY/THURSDAY night class will resume on Thursday 19 January 2012. Due to Ryan performing in M!SS KIM, MONDAY/WEDNESDAY night class will ...
Register now: Solo Show Workshop with Susan Isaacs November 10&11
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 ...
MCS Cristy Candler returns to Broadways’ WICKED as Nessarose
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.
Student blog by Charlotte Volage
Greetings to All: It has been a great August at Monday/Wednesday day class. I have to admit each session I have left literally emotionally wrecked almost unable to speak or walk (but in a good way). I have uncovered and unlocked more and more lost parts of myself and have learned how to hold them ...
Matthew on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) Sunday 25 Sept. 10 Am
produced by and with THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK MCS’ Sheri Sanders, created the pilot episode, MY TIME, a new reality tv pilot produced by and with THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK (OWN). Matthew Corozine is featured as an acting coach working the Meisner Magic with Sheri, MCS students and the featured artist of the pilot episode, airs Sunday ...
MCS Nikki Van Cassele stars in SIDESHOW
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
Student Blog by Terria Joseph
We can’t forget our roots and that we were all children once. After an invigorating and even frightening class today with coach, I had the most creative evening with my good friend, Ronald. Learning Meisner (and i’m far from finished) has given me the incentive to begin creating a one woman show, yet untitled. Coaching ...
MCS Blog by Acting Coach Ryan Tofil
Playwright John Patrick Shanley wrote in his introduction to his play, “The Big Funk:” “Act for celebration, for search, for grieving, for worship, to express that desolate sensation of wandering through the howling wilderness. Don’t worry about Art. Do these things and it will be Art. … Theatre is a safe place to do the unsafe things ...
Audition August 8th 7pm: LEVITICUS IN LOVE, The Randy Roberts Potts Story
Time Monday, August 8, 2011 · 7:00pm – 10:30pm Location Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre, Inc. (MCS) More Info Audition for staged reading for: “Leviticus In Love, the Randy Roberts Potts Story” written by Ryan Tofil and directed by Matthew Corozine at MCS Sides will be available at audition. Staged reading will be performed on Sunday ...
New Blog by Brenda Renes Oldenkamp
Before Transfering and Graduating from SUNY New Paltz, I did one year in a small liberal arts college in the mid west, where I met Brenda Renes. Brenda is a dear friend who was never afraid to be herself or my friend. MCS community meet Brenda Renes.–Matthew Corozine … finding the truth within yourself …. ...
Writers & Scripts
The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre, a 40 seat venue located in the heart of Times Square, is seeking new plays for their 2011-2012 season. Seeking: Experienced playwrights (attach resume) Plays with 6 characters or less NOT seeking historical/period pieces Especially seeking dark comedies and edgy pieces. Priority will be given to plays with moral conflicts, ...
Congrats to Tessa Faye
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 actors on Broadway–Congrats!
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
Congrats Sheri Sanders–ROCK THE AUDITION BOOK release Concert
Dear Friends! I am so thrilled and blessed to announce MCS very own Sheri Sander’s book, Rock The Audition, gets released by Hal Leonard on May 24th!!! Check out tidbit tips from Sheri here http://rocktheaudition.tumblr.com/ So proud of Sheri, making it happen, going for it and being a pioneer in showbiz. Time Tuesday, May 24 ...
CONGRATS! Peter Kriss starring as “TOMMY” in TOMMY the Musical.
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.
Weekly for all: ARTISTS’ ROUNDTABLE (A.R.T.), Free.
MCS PRESENTS: ARTISTS’ ROUNDTABLE (A.R.T.) All Mondays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at MCS. FIRST SHOWINGS LAST MONDAYS SERIES The last Monday of each month will be reserved for performance night of original work having its premier and/or current directed MCS scene work in process. Artists’ Roundtable was created to provide an outlet for the ...
New Acting Class–every Wednesday night. Intro. to Meisner with Ryan Tofil
MCS is very excited to announce Ryan Tofil starting a once a week Meisner intro. class for new actors to MCS Theatre. Ryan’s class will also serve as a make-up class when students miss there regular scheduled class. Time will be 8pm-10pm (after improv.) until March 23, when time will change to 7pm to 9pm. ...
Student Blog by Tessa Faye
MCS Blog : Tessa Faye My brother, Ryan, was nicknamed “The Great Communicator”. Not an artist by trade (actually, a sports reporter), he would call friends and talk for hours… long after the text message became the popular way to communicate. He would go to bed with his wife at four in the morning, ...
BACKSTAGE-Readers Choice Awards
We need your vote. We want to make MCS even better then it is today. We need to get the buzz of what we do and who we are out there…if you feel inspired we ask that you vote for Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre (MCS) for BEST SCENE STUDY and Matthew Corozine for BEST ACTING ...
Student Blog-Tony Sallemi
When Matt contacted me about writing this week’s blog I have to admit that my first reaction was to cringe and think: “Oh God, no! Why is he doing this to me? Like I need this pressure?” Then, I wanted to ask if I could put it off until the following week. You know, ...
Malia Sharf
“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 ...
MCS AIDS WALK–join our team or sponsor us.
We need YOU to join MATTHEW COROZINE STUDIO for this year’s AIDS Walk New York, and walk with us on Sunday, May 15th 2011. AIDS Walk New York, the world’s largest AIDS fundraising event, benefits Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and over 30 other tri-state area AIDS service organizations. GMHC is the nation’s oldest and ...
Genesius Short Play Festival II (with MCS) – Only in New York
The Genesius Short Play Festival II – Only in New York in association with the Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre April 29, 30 – May 1 May 6, 7, 8 All Shows are at 8pm Tickets $18 You can purchase tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com
Student Blog by Vincent Rodriguez III
I’ve never done a blog before. Okay, that’s a lie. I tried to do one a year ago, telling myself that I’d write ever so often so my close friends would know what was going on in my craziness little head. So for this attempt, I’m taking my cue off of Mr. Justin Gentry and ...
Student Blog by David Lipman
I have studied with teachers that came out of the Group Theatre and they have taught me much. I started taking lessons because I felt that I needed to learn a little something about the work I had been doing with some success for many years. Truth to tell, my work was drying up and ...
Congrats Nikki Van Cassele
Our very own Nikki Van Cassele in William Finn’s IN TROUSERS at The Duplex in NYC For tickets and info www.playbill.com
Student Blog by Justin Gentry
MCS Blog composition experiment – Justin Gentry Author’s Note: As a form of writing experiment/challenge to myself – I’ve decided to allot 15 minutes for the composition of this blog entry. It will be in a very “stream of consciousness” manner and the time limit will keep me from judging anything. I promise I’ll try ...
Congrats Terria Joseph
Our very own Terria Joseph is starring in a new show. COOL BLUES It is 1955. B is a Black jazz musician so renowned and innovative that he only needs a single initial to identify him. We join him as he shows up unannounced to spend a fateful weekend in the apartment of Baroness Alexandra ...
Student Blog by Gabrielle Aris
Blogging. Never thought I’d be one to do it. I just don’t see myself an one who blogs. I have never been that good with words. Eloquent I am not. It’s probably why I love acting so much. Someone actually tells me what to say and I can just add my own emotional life to ...
Tom Berklund
“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 ...
Student blog by Nina Salza Burns
Caution: Doing This Exercise Correctly May Result In A Broken Heart I’ve been thinking lately that we don’t give our individual psychoses enough credit for the power they hold over who we are and how we live our lives. There’s nothing quite like the Meisner work we study at the Matthew Corozine Studio, to expose ...
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