Michael Coston-Dykes
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Director with impressive acting range to bring wide variety of characters to life. Experienced with scripted and improvisational work to quickly adapt to environment. Committed to excellence and craft and recognized as valuable asset to production. Talented professional with experience in theater, film and television in lead and supporting roles. Comfortable in front of camera and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Brings unique and captivating performance to projects. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Director position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lead Actor
Ryan Stephens
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating memorable and charismatic performances in various productions.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in scripts or stage directions, ensuring seamless performances for the audience.
- Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to develop captivating stage presence, resulting in sold-out performances.
- Earned recognition from critics for nuanced portrayals of both leading roles and supporting characters alike.
- Achieved emotional authenticity in performances by tapping into personal experiences and employing Method acting techniques.
- Developed strong working relationships with crew members, creating a supportive and efficient work environment on set.
- Utilized improvisational skills when necessary for unscripted scenes, sparking audience curiosity and genuine laughter.
- Effectively managed time between multiple projects by prioritizing tasks and maintaining open communication with production teams.
- Studied scripts thoroughly, delivering accurate and compelling portrayals of complex characters.
- Mastered challenging roles through diligent rehearsal, elevating the production quality and receiving critical acclaim.
- Skillfully portrayed diverse range of characters, contributing to the production''s success and positive reviews.
- Efficiently memorized lines while balancing other responsibilities like blocking rehearsals or attending costume fittings.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
Actor
Skill Scout
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Participated in table reads and rehearsals, ensuring a thorough understanding of scripts and character motivations.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
- Provided constructive feedback to peers during rehearsal processes, fostering an environment of ongoing improvement within the cast.
- Learnt different styles and schools of acting to broaden work prospects.
- Excelled in cold reading situations at auditions by quickly grasping material while maintaining a high level of emotional authenticity on short notice.
- Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
- Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
- Sought out auditions for different roles, arriving on time and well-prepared.
- Memorized lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.
- Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.
Education
Bachelor Of Film And Television - Film
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Character research
- Ensemble work
- Stage presence
- Vocal control
- Script Analysis
- Cold Reading
- Character Development
- Facial Expressions
- Comedic timing
- Audition preparation
- Movement Techniques
- Acting for camera
- Method acting
- Dramatic intensity
- Strong emotional range
- Following Directions
- Memorization skills
- Adaptable
- Accepts direction and coaching graciously
Timeline
Actor
Skill Scout
04.2024 - 04.2024
Lead Actor
Ryan Stephens
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor Of Film And Television - Film
DePaul University