UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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1. Ongoing Scene Study (Hybrid)
2. Self Tape Audition Workshop (online) - from Drama to Multi-cam - November 11 & 13
3. Creating Characters for TV/Film (in person, LA) - SAG-AFTRA - November 12th
4. Self Tape Audition Lab (in person) - Weekend Intensive - November 15-16
5. TV/Film Comedy (hybrid) - Weekend Intensive - December 6-7
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1. ONGOING SCENE STUDY & AUDITION CLASS -
IN PERSON/ONLINE HYBRID
October session:
4 classes
Saturday, October 4th 2:00-6:00pm
Sunday, October 5th 6:00-10:00 pm
Saturday, October 18th 2:00-6:00pm
Sunday, October 19th 6:00-10:00 pm
Studio located on Melrose between La Brea and Fairfax
$295 for 4 class session
max 14 students
Hybrid - some online spots available
My classes are known for being a safe and supportive environment where you will grow as an artist and as a person. You can expect to gain:
* clarity about your strengths as an actor
* awareness of what holds you back along with the skills and support to break through
* skills to approach various genres, and unique techniques for comedy in particular
* specificity.... wayyyyy more of it in your work
* techniques for breaking down scenes
* confidence in your auditions and your scenework
* authenticity in how you show up
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2. SELF TAPE AUDITION WORKSHOP - FROM DRAMA TO MULTICAM
Online
With Q&A with Bullock & Snow Casting
Tuesday, November 11 & Thursday, November 13th
Online - 6:00-10:00 pm PST
Hone your self-tape and audition skills through specific feedback and adjustments. Participants will bring in an audition they have pre-taped, and will have the opportunity to re-tape after notes and bring in again on Day 2.
Day 1 -- overcoming the technical demands , dealing with unusual stage directions, self tape analysis, the Zoom callback
Day 2 - multi-cam comedy auditions, self-tape analysis, Q&A with casting directors Bullock & Snow
Class limited to 10 full participants (presenting tapes)
Audit and Q&A spots unlimited.
Tuition (USD and Cdn at par):
By Oct 31 After Oct 31
Full Participant $195 $225
Audit both days $95 $110
Audit one day $55 $65
3. CREATING CHARACTERS FOR TV/FILM COMEDIES
Wednesday, November 12th 1:00-3:00 pm In Person
How do you prep for a role when... You get an audition for a character who is vastly different than yourself? Or a zany character in a comedy that's over the top? Or you don't fit the description in the breakdown? You know you need to keep it grounded, but how do you create a three-dimensional character that fits the tone of the show and tells the story while giving it your unique spin? Michael D. Cohen will guide you through his unique process of uncovering clues in the script, mining your own authenticity, finding physicality, and more. Participants can bring in a comedic or dramatic scene or monologue of their choice to possibly work at the front of the room.
Open to SAG-AFTRA members only
REGISTRATION INFO TBA
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4. SELF TAPE AUDITION LAB - WEEKEND INTENSIVE
In Person in Los Angeles
Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16th, 2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Hone your self-tape and audition skills through specific feedback and adjustments. Participants will bring in an audition they have pre-taped, and will have the opportunity to re-tape after notes and bring in again on Day 2.
Day 1 -- overcoming the technical demands , dealing with unusual stage directions, self tape analysis, the Zoom callback
Day 2 - slating, genre specific auditions, self-tape analysis
Class limited to 12 full participants (presenting tapes)
Tuition:
By Oct 15 After Oct 15
Full Participant - $295 $325
Audit both days- $135 $155
Audit one day - $75 $95
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5. TV/FILM COMEDY - WEEKEND INTENSIVE
December 6-7, 2025
More info TBA
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or email: info (at) michaeldcohen (dot) com
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