Michael has many IMDB credits, plus dozens of audio books. He received his BFA in Drama at Julliard where he received the John Houseman Award (best actor). Catch him on TV in all five seasons of The Last Ship as Lt. Gator. He recently was a Dialect Coach on Django (TV Series). Some of his favorite stage roles include Chris in All My Sons, Joe Bonaparte in Golden Boy, and Stanley in Brighton Beach Memoirs.
Michael describes his approach as “Acting is an ever evolving craft and art form for me. But when it all boils down, I always ask myself am I playing? Am I present? Am I open? Are the words coming out of my mouth authentic? But maybe most importantly—am I exploring some small facet of what it means to be human?”
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AudioBook Mastery
Michael Curran-Dorsano
Michael teaches you 1-on-1 over zoom for 20-30 minutes. All audio yours to keep. Choose 2-3 scripts from these scripts, or email us your own scripts before training . Learn from a voiceover master teacher.
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▶ REGISTER NOW $150 only $47! Learn key voiceover audio book prep and execution techniques.
🎧 How much experience do I need?
No experience necessary. Michael works with all levels of experience.
🎧 How much time is spent recording?
Michael wants to get you on mic 1-on-1, working your audio book performance and acting skills for 20-30 minutes, sometimes longer.
🎧 What should I do to get ready?
Study the online prep information before or after your session. It’s okay to just show up! We’ll have everything ready for you. However, bring a water bottle if you have one, and complete the survey you’ll see after you register—Michael wants to be ready for you!
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Get ready to work recording audio books!
FREE study course included: The critical prep steps when doing audio book work
• Session Length: 40 minutes
• Date/Time: Email me with at least three preferred dates and time ranges that would work for you
• Choose any Genre: Digital and printed scripts provided.
News:
Michael is directing his first feature film, and needs your help!
Current Bio
A Minnesota native, Michael has been acting professionally on stage, screen, and behind the microphone for a decade. He graduated from Juilliard in New York City, where he trained in contemporary and classical theatre for four years, and immersed himself in voice and speech, stage combat, movement, clowning and scene study.
During his time there he played roles such as Chris in All My Sons, Joe Bonaparte in Golden Boy, and Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, from which he was awarded the prestigious John Houseman Prize. After graduating, Michael went on to perform regionally in Brighton Beach Memoirs at Cincinnati Playhouse, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis as the role of Stanley.
Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles where he played the role of Lt. Gator on TNT’s The Last Ship for five seasons. During his time there, he recorded over a dozen audiobooks for Harper Collins and Scholastic including the critically acclaimed Pax and Challenger Deep. Along with his acting work, Michael also managed an independent sound stage Cinema Collaboratorium, based out of North Hollywood, where he produced and facilitated independent film, tv, and commercial productions. He then went on to perform back in his hometown of Minneapolis as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater, Ned in Small Mouth Sounds and Calvin in Stinkers at the Jungle Theater.
In 2019, Michael relocated to Ireland, where he earned his MA in Writing at National University Ireland, Galway. Upon graduating, he was offered the opportunity to publish his debut collection of poetry A Silent Song of River Stones, and is currently developing an animated show Hybernia. Along the way, he has taught and coached privately, including workshops with The Loft Literary Center. A singer, dancer, writer and actor, Michael is a versatile performer and creator. Source
On-Camera Acting
Michael Curran-Dorsano
Learn from a master Julliard-trained acting coach over a series of three small group sessions. Sessions for both complete beginners and experienced actors available.
For beginners, get ready to learn what acting is all about. Put this on your resume to show agencies you’re ready to go out on background gigs. Become a better voice actor, and a better all-around actor.
Get ready to work !
FREE Bonus: Acting home study course
For experienced actors, Michael is head and shoulders above many other acting coaches. Only the best apply to Julliard, then they only let in 8% of applicants, and fewer still ever graduate. Michael is one of those graduates. Work with the best of the best.
Michael gives you his total focus. He shows me something that changes my outlook almost every time we work together. His Julliard training helps him take you to another level compared to other acting coaches I’ve worked with. 