{"id":186,"date":"2014-09-26T13:41:31","date_gmt":"2014-09-26T13:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/?page_id=186"},"modified":"2015-09-11T20:22:48","modified_gmt":"2015-09-12T00:22:48","slug":"for-the-actor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/training\/for-the-actor\/","title":{"rendered":"For the actor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_left=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_right=&#8221;0&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;top&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_cover=&#8221;false&#8221; bg_attachment=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; enable_parallax=&#8221;&#8221; parallax_speed=&#8221;0.1&#8243; bg_type=&#8221;no_bg&#8221; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #E3E3E3));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);background: linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);&#8221; parallax_style=&#8221;vcpb-default&#8221; bg_image_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; bg_image_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; bg_img_attach=&#8221;scroll&#8221; parallax_sense=&#8221;30&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left-animation&#8221; animation_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; video_opts=&#8221;&#8221; viewport_vdo=&#8221;off&#8221; enable_controls=&#8221;off&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;0&#8243; disable_on_mobile_img_parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_content_sense=&#8221;30&#8243; fadeout_start_effect=&#8221;30&#8243; overlay_pattern_opacity=&#8221;80&#8243; overlay_pattern_attachment=&#8221;fixed&#8221; multi_color_overlay=&#8221;&#8221; multi_color_overlay_opacity=&#8221;60&#8243; seperator_type=&#8221;none_seperator&#8221; seperator_position=&#8221;top_seperator&#8221; seperator_shape_size=&#8221;40&#8243; seperator_svg_height=&#8221;60&#8243; seperator_shape_background=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; seperator_shape_border=&#8221;none&#8221; seperator_shape_border_width=&#8221;1&#8243; icon_type=&#8221;no_icon&#8221; icon_size=&#8221;32&#8243; icon_style=&#8221;none&#8221; icon_color_border=&#8221;#333333&#8243; icon_border_size=&#8221;1&#8243; icon_border_radius=&#8221;500&#8243; icon_border_spacing=&#8221;50&#8243; img_width=&#8221;48&#8243; ult_hide_row_large_screen=&#8221;off&#8221; ult_hide_row_desktop=&#8221;off&#8221; ult_hide_row_tablet=&#8221;off&#8221; ult_hide_row_tablet_small=&#8221;off&#8221; ult_hide_row_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; ult_hide_row_mobile_large=&#8221;off&#8221; min_height=&#8221;485px&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;488&#8243; border_color=&#8221;grey&#8221; img_link_large=&#8221;&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;true&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a19e80e76ce8\" data-id=\"6a19e80e76ce8\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]These sessions are designed to help actors achieve a more authentic connection to their text through voice exploration. Using classical and modern text the initial focus of the work will be on undoing habitual patterning that may be preventing the actor from fully connecting to their work. Actors booking sessions with me will be required to present a monologue at our initial consultation so that I can best identify the places to work. Sessions are ongoing and can be booked at each session.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a19e80e76cf2\" data-id=\"6a19e80e76cf2\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><section class=\"testimonial-item testimonial-item-slider\"><ul class=\"testimonials slider-content rsCont\" data-autoslide=\"5000\">\n<li><article>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p><strong>Articulate and compelling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peter Mikhail is an articulate and compelling actor. His process is well informed and intelligent. I have no doubt that this combined with his teaching experience will make him an excellent coach in a variety of contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-vcard\"><div class=\"wf-td\"><span class=\"alignleft no-avatar\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wf-td\"><span class=\"text-primary\">Erika Batdorf<\/span><br \/><span class=\"text-secondary color-secondary\">Theatre Artist, Solo Performer, Director, Writer<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li><li><article>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p><strong>The path to better voice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peter is a dynamic, fun teacher who will bring out the best in you in a short period of time. His understanding of the actor&#8217;s process and his ability to focus in on what you need right now will be of great help to anyone looking for coaching. Peter&#8217;s great ear, his open, warm heart and his ability to identify what needs to be addressed will get you going on the path to better voice and better performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-vcard\"><div class=\"wf-td\"><span class=\"alignleft no-avatar\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wf-td\"><span class=\"text-primary\">Eric Armstrong<\/span><br \/><span class=\"text-secondary color-secondary\">Accent Coach and Grad Program Director York University.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li><li><article>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p><strong>A versatile and vibrant actor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peter Mikhail is a versatile and vibrant actor. He is skilled with material ranging from Shakespeare&#8217;s text to modern sit-com\u00a0and is certainly someone who knows how to hold an audiences attention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-vcard\"><div class=\"wf-td\"><span class=\"alignleft no-avatar\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wf-td\"><span class=\"text-primary\">Melee Hutton<\/span><br \/><span class=\"text-secondary color-secondary\">Acting coach and director<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li><li><article>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p><strong>A treat from start to finish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with Peter was a treat from start to finish. He was not only an excellent leading man; he was a generous and inspiring leader in the company whose attitude never faltered. We mounted The 39 Steps, which is a very complicated play, in a mere 12 days in the rehearsal hall and his discipline, talent, and grace made the experience a joyous one for everyone involved. Simply put, I would be thrilled to work with him again anytime anywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-vcard\"><div class=\"wf-td\"><span class=\"alignleft no-avatar\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wf-td\"><span class=\"text-primary\">Dayna Tekatch<\/span><br \/><span class=\"text-secondary color-secondary\">Director\/Choreographer<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/section><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a19e80e7927a\" data-id=\"6a19e80e7927a\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_left=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_right=&#8221;0&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;top&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_cover=&#8221;false&#8221; bg_attachment=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; enable_parallax=&#8221;&#8221; parallax_speed=&#8221;0.1&#8243; bg_type=&#8221;no_bg&#8221; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #E3E3E3));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);background: linear-gradient(top,#E3E3E3 0%);&#8221; parallax_style=&#8221;vcpb-default&#8221; bg_image_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; bg_image_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; bg_img_attach=&#8221;scroll&#8221; parallax_sense=&#8221;30&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left-animation&#8221; animation_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; video_opts=&#8221;&#8221; viewport_vdo=&#8221;off&#8221; enable_controls=&#8221;off&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;0&#8243; disable_on_mobile_img_parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_content_sense=&#8221;30&#8243; fadeout_start_effect=&#8221;30&#8243; overlay_pattern_opacity=&#8221;80&#8243; overlay_pattern_attachment=&#8221;fixed&#8221; multi_color_overlay=&#8221;&#8221; multi_color_overlay_opacity=&#8221;60&#8243; seperator_type=&#8221;none_seperator&#8221; seperator_position=&#8221;top_seperator&#8221; seperator_shape_size=&#8221;40&#8243;&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":10,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-microsite.php","meta":[],"class_list":["post-186","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":513,"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/186\/revisions\/513"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petermikhail.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}