“It’s weird... I can’t wait for my next audition!” —Mariel Matero Donnelly, NYC
“Michael’s personality, combined with his first-hand experience as an actor, makes his workshop not only educational but also exciting and fun. I highly recommend it to all actors out there wanting to improve their auditioning skills, but also their overall attitude towards the sometimes dreaded process. With the right frame of mind, auditioning CAN be fun!” —Rebecca Washo, San Jose
“It has been over a year since I took your seminar, and the fact that I am still using the techniques I learned just validates its value. Your advice has brought the joy and fun back into the audition process, which ultimately has allowed for more callbacks and many more bookings.” —Mick Guire, NYC
“Michael’s workshop is a delight to experience. His expertise, sense of humor, and just old-fashioned good sense does the impossible: It ACTUALLY makes the actor comfortable with the audition process.” —J. R. Orlando, San Jose
“I took your workshop last year and WOW does it work! The last job I got, the director told me she cast me because I seemed so calm during the audition process.” —Everett O’Neil, NYC
You'll never fear auditioning again after this class. What are you waiting for? And prepare to laugh your a** off as a bonus. —Donna Adamo, Atlanta
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT
“I felt like it was just the beginning of a new way of working. I’ve heard some of the concepts before, but it was the way you packaged them, with your funny stories and down-to-earth ideas...all in a way I was ready to hear and understand and actually USE. You surprised me with the gift of a new perspective. I feel like I’ve released years of wasteful thoughts that have been getting in the way of me focusing on my actual WORK.”
—Stacy Stoltz, Chicago
“Since your workshop, I've made a 180 in attitude going into auditions. I'm way more confident and prepared,
and it's paid off…the wisdom you shared will stay with me for the rest of my career.” —Alonzo Alcaraz, Chicago
“For the past 35 years, I’ve counseled dozens of performers. Among many other issues, we always talk about their audition anxiety. [In Audition Psych 101] Michael Kostroff has validated everything I believe about the audition process. He’s learned what he knows the hard way, through his own experience. You don’t have to re-invent the wheel. Let him save you a lot of disappointment and frustration.” —Lee D. Kassan, NYC, psychotherapist
“The most wonderful seminar I have ever attended in my 14 years in Los Angeles. You offered techniques that I know will change the destiny of my career!” —Kent Kasper, L.A.
“Michael Kostroff’s workshop has made the process of auditioning painless, fun, and above all else, worthy of the actor.” —Michael J. McGlone, San Jose
“Since your class, I’ve had two auditions, during which I have felt more comfortable and had more fun auditioning than I ever had! ...and, BIG surprise… I got both. I can’t tell you how much I’ve grown and changed since your workshop. It was exactly what I needed.” —Craig Sunderlin, Chicago
“It has completely changed the way I view auditions. I’m not anxious anymore… I now see people I once viewed as competitors and authority figures and equals and potential collaborators.” —Chad Manuel, Chicago
“I totally felt relaxed at my next audition and can’t wait for the next one tomorrow.” —Mike McFarlin, San Jose
“Michael’s class never felt like a class; It felt like a conversation with a friend. And his advice works!”
—Tonya Beckman Ross, D.C.
“I have booked over 50 prime time TV and film roles since taking your workshop—mostly guest and top of show—and I recommend it to everyone who I counsel on their acting journey… Works like a charm.”
—David H. Lawrence XVII
“THE most informative, insightful, inspirational, and entertaining workshop I’ve ever attended.”
—Tom Wardach, NYC