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Acting with Michael J.

Matthews, North Carolina

Teaches online
Teaches Intermediate, Advanced
Age: 18+
Teaching since 1980
BFA, Drama

    About Michael J.

    Michaeln - Actor, Director, Fight Director, Teacher and Writer - made his career in his hometown, Washington, DC. He worked at the vast majority of the professional theatres there, including Arena Stage, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Woolly Mammoth (original company member), Ford’s Theater, Folger Theatre, Studio Theatre and The Kennedy Center. Regional theatre companies include Delaware Theatre Company, Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL and Off Square Theatre Company (company member) in Jackson, WY. Michael holds the rank of Fight Director with the Society of American Fight Directors and Master Instructor with Dueling Arts International. Hie recently published his first novel - "The Sage Chronicles: Family Matters, Book 1" - an urban fantasy series, on Kindle and Nook. The second part with be released in late Spring/early Summer.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-3 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-3 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-3 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $105
    45 minutes
    $125
    60 minutes
    $155
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    Experience

    Guest Professor

    Aug, 2007 - Nov, 2008

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana

    Taught stage combat classes, choreographed fights for Romeo and Juliet and directed "My Children! My Africa!"

    Guest Professor

    Jan, 2012 - Jan, 2012

    Indiana University

    One month residency teaching stage combat and mime.

    Education

    BFA, Drama

    Sep, 1976 - May, 1980

    University of North Carolina School of the Arts

    Certifications

    Certified Teacher

    Jul, 1995

    Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD)

    Certified to teach skills proficiency tests with the SAFD, as well as teach and assist at the National Stage Combat Workshop.

    Fight Director

    Jan, 1997

    Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD)

    Recognized by the SAFD as a highly qualified director of stage violent in the professional arena.

    Awards

    The Source Award

    Dec, 1993

    Source Theatre Company

    Affiliations

    Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

    Dec, 1984

    An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.

    Society of American Fight Directors

    Jan, 1991

    The Society of American Fight Directors is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety and fostering excellence in the art of stage combat. Whether you are a producer, director, actor or teacher, we can help accelerate your stage combat skills.

    Actors' Equity Association

    Jul, 1986

    Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

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