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"I recently had the opportunity to teach several scene study and audition workshops in Dallas. There were many students who have been studying with Michele Condrey and Assistant Coach Nancy Chartier of The Michele Condrey Studio and I was simply blown away by their talent. Their training was obvious and their love, devotion and respect for these amazing teachers was intense. I highly recommend The Michele Condrey Studio to anybody who has the opportunity to study with these amazing and gifted acting coaches." - Del Shores - Los Angeles *Award winning writer/director/producer -- "Sordid Lives" (the play, movie and TV series), "Queer as Folk", Dharma & Greg, Southern Baptist Sissies, critically acclaimed "Yellow" and many more!
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Award winning playwright, director & producer Del Shores cast Dallas actor Kristen McCullough as the FEMALE LEAD of his new play "Yellow", which debuted in Los Angeles on June 4th 2010. This is the first play Del has written in 7 years and the entire L.A. and New York acting communities has embraced it. "Yellow" has won several awards, including the L.A. Critics Award! Del discovered Kristen in one of his Michele Condrey Studio workshops and was so taken with her ability that he cast her. Check out the official website for "Yellow". http://www.yellowbydelshores.com
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Michele Condrey Studio/R.E.A.C.T. Actor
CURT MEGA is Nick, one of the Warblers, on the hit TV series "GLEE"!
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Our actors work!
Johnny Sneed - Just finished guest starring in 3 episodes of "Shameless" starring William H. Macy and also "Parks & Recreation". Guest star on the network shows "The Mentalist", "NCIS: Los Angeles", "Terriers" & "Justified" with Timothy Olyphant. Also shot the ABC pilot "How to Be a Better American" as series regular "Chad".
J.B. Edwards & D.J. Smith booked on the new "Dallas" pilot for television.
Shalitras Flowers, Kristen McCullough, Hunter Barnett & Andrea Cohen in the Del Shores feature film "Trials & Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife" to be released next year.
Tiffany Lonsdale just finished working in the film "G.I.Joe", currently filming. Also in the co-starring role of murder victim Stephany Flores in the Lifetime TV movie "Justice for Natalee" based on the true story of the Natalee Holloway murder at the hands of Joran Van Der Sloot.
Max Hartman in a co-starring role in the feature film "Five Star Day" along with Cam Gigandet of "Twilight" fame and Jena Malone of "The Messenger" & "Into the Wild".
Jeff Plunk in the hit TV Primetime series "What Would You Do?".
On the network series "Chase": Tom Marcantel, Mark Nutter, Miranda Martinez, Jorge Rodas, Noel Rivera and Sam Austin
On the network series "The Good Guys: Taylor Kowald and Noel Rivera
Daniel Ross - Guest star on Fox Network's hit show,"Lie to Me"
as well as a recurring role as "Clyde" on "The Bold and The Beautiful".
Todd Terry starring in the SAG film "Beyond the Farthest Star". Todd has also guest starred on Friday Night Lights, Breaking Bad & Prison Break, to name just a few of his numerous credits.
Cherami Leigh in "Beyond the Farthest Star", "Spilt Milk", "The Deep End", "Temple Grandin" for HBO & "Friday Night Lights".
Letecia Magana co stars in the film "Benavides Born".
Kathleen Griffith - Recurring role on the network hit "Friday Night Lights"
Craig Simons - Role on the ABC network series "The Deep End"
Robert Moreno - Supporting role on "Friday Night Lights"
Joey Greco (host of the international hit TV show "Cheaters") - Guest appearance with Jay Leno on the premiere episode of the new "Jay Leno Show" - Guest star on The George Lopez Show.
Our actors roles include Co-starring and Guest Starring credits: The Showtime hit "Weeds", Fox series "Unhitched", Academy Award winning film "No Country For Old Men", "My Name is Earl", "CSI", "CSI New York", "Cold Case", "Boston Public", "Friday Night Lights", "House", "Greek", "Vegas", "Medical Investigation", "Navy NCIS", "Judging Amy", "ER", "Six Feet Under", "The West Wing", "Quintuplets", "7th Heaven", "NYPD Blue", "My Wife & Kids", "Aquamarine", "The Hottest State", "Live Free or Die Hard", "The Heartbreak Kid" & more films too numerous to list!
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"I love Michele and treasure her as a teacher and as a friend. Michele invests her time and energy in fully assessing each actors' strenghts and weaknesses. Consequently, Michele tailors her critiques according to what she knows of the actors' work as well as the actors' unique personality. Michele helped me to discover the place inside me where all wonderfully human emotionsl dwell, and I am forever grateful." JOHNNY SNEED - Series regular on the FOX sitcom "Unhitched", "Fever Pitch" with Jimmy Fallon & Drew Barrymore, Guest star on "CSI/New York", "My Name is Earl", "Juding Amy", "E.R.", "Miss Match", "Charmed", "presidio Med", "Friends" & "NCIS". Recurring guest starring roles on "The Guardian" and series regular on "American Dreams".
MARK CUBAN (owner of the Dallas Mavericks) wrote this to Michele: "I think that "The Benefactor" was my one and only pop in reality tv...it was a blast to do. And all your classes came in handy! Made it easier to tell who was acting and who was real... Thanks, MARK
JAKE MC DORMAN: Nancy, you completely saved me. I really don't know where I'd be without you. Thanks so much. Love, JAKE MC DORMAN
(series regular on the hi show "Weeds" on Showtime, previous co-star on The Quintuplets, co-star in Aquamarine (the lifeguard), co-star in the Robin Williams film "TV", star of "Echoes of Innocence", co-star "Live Free or Die Hard", guest appearances on "Cold Case", "House", co-star on "Greek".
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MICHELE CONDREY, founder & owner of The Condrey Studio, has over 30 years experience in the entertainment industry. Thirteen years in Los Angeles (in network television production as a talent coordinator), and over 14 years in the Dallas market as a broadcast talent agent, and now as a film acting coach.
In Los Angeles Michele trained extensively with top film acting coach (and former Sanford Meisner associate coach) Charles Conrad for many years in the Meisner Method of acting.
Some of Mr. Conrad's former students were Michelle Pfeiffer, Tyne Daly, Kim Basinger, Dennis Quaid, Penny Marshall and Mark Harmon.
It is not possible for anyone to effectively present the Meisner Method unless they, themselves, have had extensive training in it as an actor. The Michele Condrey Studio was formed in 1991. There are currently over 100 members.
WHY ISN'T THE STUDIO OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC?
We don't want just anybody. Most of our actors come to us through industry referrals. We only want to work with truly talented people who are dedicated and professional enough to sacrifice what it takes to succeed as a film actor. We specialize in film & television acting only. If you want help with commercial or stage acting, you've come to the wrong place! Our love is, always has been, and always will be...film.
FILM ACTING SESSIONS:
We offer acting instruction based on the reality-oriented Sanford Meisner Method. Focus is on reaction & trusting your instincts. This is a very personal, emotionalized and challenging approach to your acting. Be prepared to take a journey that requires emotional bravery. This is what sets us apart from other studios. We focus less on the "technical" aspects, and more on the "emotional development" of the actor. Hence giving the actor a much broader range. Acting sessions are ONGOING as it would be in Los Angeles or New York. Skipping from acting studio to acting studio assures poor results. However, we require no contract. We want you to stay with us because you want to, not because you have to. An actor must be willing to experience the good, the bad and the ugly on their journey to being an exemplary actor and they must do it willingly. If you are only looking for a couple of weeks of instruction, we discourage you from contacting us.
We tell it to you "like it is". You can count on us to always be honest with you.
Our goal is to make you the best film actor you can be, not to make tons of money. This is evident by the reasonable fees we charge. We love what we do.
Our members range from beginners to seasoned professionals. Some of our actors have been members for up to 15 years.
NOTE: This site is for informational purposes only
| Showcasing & Consulting
We showcase periodically to casting directors, directors, agents and producers, but only if you are ready. Just being a member of the studio does not guarantee you will be showcased. If we don't think you are ready, we won't showcase you. This is for your benefit, and you will ultimately be grateful for this restraint.
Ever felt you needed a "best friend" in the industry from whom you could seek advice? Thinking about moving to New York or L.A., and want to know the best way to go about it? We'll be happy to go over (and help with) your contact sheets, acting resume, and share our knowledge of talent agents and their procedures.
CAN YOU START DIRECTLY WITH MICHELE CONDREY?
Yes! But only if there is an opening in one of her groups and you are willing to read for her. Otherwise you would begin with her associate coach, Nancy Chartier (no read required), and move on to Michele when a space opens up. Nancy Chartier is a wonderful coach, and a successful actor herself. Oftentimes actors who have transferred to Michele's group continue to study with Nancy as well.
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FEES:
Michele Condrey, Head Coach/Owner - Four group sessions: $120.00
PRIVATE SESSIONS ARE $60 PER HOUR
Associate Coach - Four group sessions: $100.00
TO ARRANGE FOR A FREE AUDIT, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
For Adults: (214) 834-8770
For Kids/Preteens/Teens: (469) 441-6887
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