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"Michael helped me with my comedic and dramatic monologues. After doing them so many times, I had lost the essence of the character and was just going through the motions. Michael helped me freshen up the pieces and look at them through a new lens. Michael has a great way of getting to the core of the piece and showing you a way in. He makes you comfortable and willing to try anything and explore the choices. He doesn’t give you the answers, but rather gets you to realize them on your own by asking you questions. Definitely recommend!"
- Olexiy Kryvych, Writer, Director, and Actor (seen in UNCLE VANYA at the Goodman) |
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"The monologue workshop I had with Michael was immensely helpful for a new piece I was trying out. Michael really dove deep into text work in our short session to ensure I was using the text to my best ability. He helped clarify different beats to establish the range of the piece so I was showing as much of my abilities [as possible] in the audition. He provided insight from the casting director's point of view so I knew exactly what I needed to do to stand out in the audition. I highly recommend working with Michael on new and old pieces."
- Erika Lebby, Actor (Best Acting Duo Award for FOLDED) |
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"I worked with Michael on a production of 'The Merchant of Venice' where he cast me, a young female actor, as Shylock. Michael saw something in me as an actor that I didn’t realize I had. As a director, he was always pushing me past my perceived limits and yet he provided a space where I felt comfortable to take those risks. By the end of my time working on Merchant I felt like a much stronger and more confident actor. I left the process with skills that I still carry today and I know that Michael played a huge role in my progress."
- Hayley Cotton, Drama Teacher |
"Michael Dalberg is an absolute pleasure to work with. All the projects I've worked on with him, he's been professional, personable and clear with his goals for the piece. Michael is the type of person to take you one-on-one and hash out any sort of disconnect you're having with your role or your life outside the project, he truly cares about his fellow artists. Michael Dalberg is a tour-de-force of artistic talent, empathy and the understanding of human nature."
- Joe Romanak, Actor