MICHAEL LAURENCE

• Delivered unique and compelling performances on both stage and screen.
• Achieved critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews for versatility and depth in character portrayal.
• Nominated for major acting and writing awards in theater.
• Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
• Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
• Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
• Enhanced emotional depth of characters by rigorously researching and embodying their backgrounds and motivations.

Screenplays in development with Killer Films (NYC), Cardinal Films, and Orange Films.

Plays produced Off-Broadway and Internationally.

(London Dublin, Edinburgh)

• Managed tight deadlines while delivering high-quality work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Adapted novels, articles, and other source material into engaging screenplays.
• Ensured continuity in characters' voices during rewrites.
• Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
• Pitched original screenplay concepts to major studios and production companies, securing development deals and funding for film projects.
• Balanced character development with plot progression to create well-rounded stories that captivated audiences.
• Generated innovative story ideas by exploring diverse genres, themes, and narrative structures.

Taught and led workshops at Tisch School of the Arts, A.R.T./ Harvard, Theatre de la Colline (Paris), Cliplight Theater Company, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.

• Guided instruction (large & small group) in scene study, physical theater (Grotowski Technique), Shakespeare, ensemble work, Six Viewpoints (Improvisation technique), and self-generated work (solo performance.)
• Promoted creativity by offering constructive feedback on student work, encouraging experimentation and growth in artistic expression.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased engagement and understanding.
• Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.

• Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions for television, film, and theater auditions.
• Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
• Offered constructive feedback to clients to help win roles in television and theater.
• Helped clients select suitable monologues for college and/or professional auditions.

• Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to develop cohesive performances, earning positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
• Established a professional reputation through consistent punctuality, preparedness, and adaptability on set or stage.
• Strengthened relationships with casting directors and agents through consistent communication and professionalism during auditions.
• Interpreted scripts to create believable characters.

Shaped and directed actors' performances in recording studio as they narrated audiobooks.