MICHAEL RODGERS STUDIO MILAN
'Creation is infinite.'
MICHAEL RODGERS STUDIO MILAN
'Creation is infinite.'
NEW CLASSES
SEPTEMBER 2023-JULY 2024
+39 3297655743
ACTOR
'I could not dream of doing anything else. I tried but my passion for acting was stronger than me.'
ACTOR
'I could not dream of doing anything else. I tried but my passion for acting was stronger than me.'
Michael was born is Scotland and moved to Los Angeles in 1989 where he began his career as a young actor studying with internationallly famous teacher Larry Moss.
He has performed in some of the most well known theatres in the UK and the USA.
Some of the roles for which he has gained critical attention include Rodolfo in A View from a Bridge by Arthur Miller, Bill in The Collection by Harold Pinter, Lvov in Ivanov by Anton Chekov, Joe in Golden Boy by Clifford Odets, Michael in Les Parent Terrible by Jean Cocteau, Christofer in The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore and George in Epitaph for George Dillon directed by Larry Moss in New York City.
His Film and Television work allowed him the privilege of working with actors such as Jack Lemmon, Mathew Broderick, Angelina Jolie, Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Minnie Driver, Rufus Sewell, Sir Nigel Hawthorne, Alan Rickman, Rob Lowe, Jason Isaacs, Timothy Hutton, David Caruso, Jimmy Smits, Luke Perry, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin, Peter Fonda, Willem Dafoe, Greg Kinnear, Kristen Bell, Sara Paulson, Giancarlo Giannini and directors Roland Emmerich, Paul Schrader, Michael Christofer, Bryan Singer, Dean Devlin , Jasmine Trinca, Emile Hirsch and most recently completed a feature film playing the husband of Anna Foglietta in Il trafficante di Virus due out in October.
MICHAEL RODGERS WITH ALEC BALDWIN, PETER FONDA AND MARA WILSON PREMIERE OF TOMAS
MICHAEL RODGERS IN THE PATRIOT
MICHAEL RODGERS WITH ERIC STOLTZ MICHAEL PREMIERE OF THE TRIANGLE
MICHAEL RODGERS ON SET WITH CATHERINE BELL ERIC STOLTZ AND BRUCE DAVIDSON.
DIRECTED BY PAUL SHRADER WRITER OF RAGING BULL, RODGERS WITH WILLEM DAFOE
TEACHER
'Character is revealed through behaviour. Not what you say. Not what you feel but what you do in order to overcome obstacles.'
TEACHER
'Character is revealed through behaviour. Not what you say. Not what you feel but what you do in order to overcome obstacles.'
As a teacher his goal is simple: To have actors fall in love with the craft of acting so that they approach their work, not as a chore, but as a way of life that excites and challenges them.
MICHAEL RODGERS
His belief is that dedication and commitment to the craft is key to everything. Studying techniques passed down from Stella Adler, Sanford Meisner and Uta Hagen and clarified through the brilliant and thoughtful mind of his teacher Larry Moss, Michael realised that having technique is key to one’s confidence and, without it, the actor is lost.
STELLA ADLER
SANFORD MEISNER
UTA HAGEN
LARRY MOSS
His focus is to bring out the deepest understanding of the text through script analysis, thus challenging the actor to stamp a performance with their unique interpretation of the material.
DIRECTOR
'Acting and actors have the power to heal. We go to the theater and to watch films to be reminded that we are all more alike than unalike and somehow that makes life a little less lonely.'
DIRECTOR
'Acting and actors have the power to heal. We go to the theater and to watch films to be reminded that we are all more alike than unalike and somehow that makes life a little less lonely.'
After studying with Larry Moss for more than 20 years Michael began his career as an acting coach, teacher and director.
His work as a director include Mrs.Dally has a Lover, Dolores, Beast on the Moon, Blues, Speaking In Tongues, Lady of Larkspur Lotion, Dark Room, Rosemary with Ginger and, opening in October, Old Times by Harold Pinter, Clodia and Mrs. Warrens’ Profession by George Bernard Shaw
AT WORK
'For most of us there is no elevator to success but most people forget there are stairs.'
AT WORK
'For most of us there is no elevator to success but most people forget there are stairs.'
Working in groups and individually Michael works in the first part of each class on physical, vocal and emotional work. Using exercises that encourage and demand that the actor go beyond their normal comfort zone.
ACTORS AT WORK PHYSICALLY
WORKING ON THE ZOO STORY WITH LEO JAUMANN AND PAUlO MARCHI
WORKING ON THE SEAGULL
In the second part of the class Michael works on scenes and monologues designed to help the actor understand and exercise concepts of their technique. His belief that the actor is in service of the writer reminds the actor to understand the time, place and life of the writer.
By choosing specific material for every individual , the actor is encouraged, through the chosen text, to go beyond their own person inhibitions pushing their ability to the next level.
CLASSES
'Acting, like science has a formula and during this course the actor begins to understand the method of this formula.'
CLASSES
'Acting, like science has a formula and during this course the actor begins to understand the method of this formula.'
1. CLASS 1 - TECHNIQUE CLASS
TUESDAY NIGHT
7.30-10.30pm
Start September 5, 2023
This is a class ideal for those who interested in starting a course in acting.
During the course the student will acquire the fundamental techniques that are required to feel autonomous on stage. Stage presence, physical and vocal awareness, emotional and sensorial work script analysis and much more.
This class is geared toward students who have never studied acting and want to clarify their technical skills or for those whom have never studied with Michael.
This class can also be combined with the scene class with the consent of the teacher.
Classes are conducted in English and Italian by Michael Rodgers
FEDERICO MIRAGLIA
2. CLASS 2 - ADVANCED TECHNIQUE
THURSDAY NIGHT
7.30-10.30PM.
Course start: September 6, 2023
This is not a beginner class.
This is the ideal class for those who want to sharpen their technical skills and strengthen their capacity for script analysis.
Using the script the actor will guided on how to unearth the particularities of character, through intense analysis of back story , given circumstances ,social -economic situation and emotional arc of the character.
IN THIS CLASS THE PLAYS OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ANALYSIS.
Class conducted by Michael Rodgers
3. CLASS 3 - SCENE STUDIO
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
7.30-10.30pm
Course: Wednesday, September 7, 2023
This is a class dedicated to students who already have a knowledge of technique and scene work and are interested in enriching their ability through challenging material. It is a prerequisite that the student has studied scene class for at least one year with Michael Rodgers or has already a strong knowledge of scene work. Class will also involve understanding working infront of the camera for television and film work. Scenes and partners will be assigned by the teacher
Classes are conducted by Michael Rodgers in English and Italian
ALE BASILE IN LADY OF LARKSPUR LOTION
4. CLASS 4 -ACCENT CLASS
This course is designed to help students/actors perfect English and American accents.
An excellent understanding and knowledge of the English language is required.
These are modules of 10 two-hour classes on a weekly basis.
Participants: 10 people minimum
Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or/and Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CLASS CONDUCTED BY MICHAEL RODGERS
NOTE
The above classes can be combined after discussion with administration.
At no point can classes be recuperated. Only in cases of serious illness or bereavent or after discussing with administration.
If the teacher cancels for any reason, the classes will be recuperated based on the next availability of the theater.
Courses will follow the school calendar:
National holidays:November 1 - December 8,25 and 26 - April 1 (Easter Monday) -
May 1 -
The school will be closed from Dec. 22 to Jan. 6, 2024 (Christmas holiday)
Classes will begin on September 5, 2023 and end on June 27, 2024
Lessons that fall on the above holidays can not be recuperated
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PHOTOS
'No one is going to give us anything therefore we have to give something. It is about giving not getting. It takes work; Herculean work to be excellent but most of us, unfortunately, wait to be picked...pick yourselves!'
PHOTOS
'No one is going to give us anything therefore we have to give something. It is about giving not getting. It takes work; Herculean work to be excellent but most of us, unfortunately, wait to be picked...pick yourselves!'
FRANCESCA BRUSATI AND VITO ELMO IN A STREETCAR NAME DESIRE
STEFANIA OLMENCENKO IN GLASS MENAGERIE
TOMMI BASILI IN MERCY SEAT
ANNA GINEVRA IN PROOF
ALEX CRITCHLEY IN POSH
FIAMETTA CICCOGNA IN STREET CAR
MATISSE OTTO AND ALE COLOMBO IN THE SEAGULL
EMMANUELA RIMOLDI IN AGNES OF GOD
DAVID BANFI IN WAITING FOR LEFTY
VIDEO
'Acting, like life is about action. It is action that moves us forward, closer to our wants, needs and dreams.'
VIDEO
'Acting, like life is about action. It is action that moves us forward, closer to our wants, needs and dreams.'
1. WHAT IS AN IMPORTANT THING TO KNOW AS AN ACTOR?
2. WHAT DOES AN ACTOR NEED TO SUCCEED TODAY?
3 .HOW IMPORTANT IS IT THAT THE ACTOR IS TRAINED?
PASSWORD : ACTING
4. IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE A FILM ACTOR WITHOUT TRAINING IN THE THEATER?
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