Michael Woolson

Michael Woolson on the cover of The Work of an Actor - Photographed by Annie McElwain 2010

Michael Woolson is an acting coach, author, director,^[1] and founder of The Michael Woolson Studio in Los Angeles, California.

Acting Teacher

Michael Woolson began his career as an acting coach by teaching at The Larry Moss Studio in 1998 after spending 10 years as a working actor. In 2001 Michael Woolson built and founded The Michael Woolson Studio adjacent to Beverly Hills where he and his staff currently conduct classes^[2] and produce and direct theatrical productions.^[3]

Author

Michael has published two books on acting: The Work of an Actor, an in depth guide in which he details the acting technique that he teaches, and Emotion on Demand: An Actor’s Workbook for Mastering Emotional Triggers, a workbook that guides actor’s through exercises to bring forth greater emotional connectivity.^[4]

Clients

Michael Woolson works with a range of clients from talented up-and-comers to award winning actors. Hailee Steinfeld attributes her academy award nominated performance in "True Grit" to Michael's coaching.^[5]

References

1. ^ “Woman and Wallace”, Polly Warfield, Backstage West 09/26/2002 http://www.allbusiness.com/services/amusement-recreation-services/4378421-1.html
2. ^ Michael Woolson IMDB page http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941302/bio
3. ^ http://www.accesshollywood.com/clive-owen/celebrity-sightings-june-1-2006_article_479
4. ^ Quite Specific Media Group, http://www.quitespecificmedia.com/
5. ^ “Grit Star Learned from Tesps on Set” Kathy A. McDonald, Variety 11/18/10 http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118027574

External links

• Michael Woolson at the Internet Movie Database

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