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Meet the Teachers
Antoine McKay
Actor, Director, Producer, Writer
33+ Years of Professional Experience.
For over 30 years, Antoine McKay has been among the leading actors and directors to hail from the MidWest. He developed his passion for acting at a young age and honed his skills at Eastern Michigan University's prestigious theatre arts program and by studying under world famous acting coach, Uta Hagen.
McKay began his professional acting career at the Second City's Main Stages in Detroit and Chicago, where he wrote and performed in over 20 critically acclaimed shows. His credits include starring roles in countless commercials and television appearances on programs including Detroit 187 (ABC), ER (NBC), Prison Break (FOX), Sports Action Team (NBC).
McKay has appeared in such feature films as The Weatherman, with Nicholas Cage, Someone to Eat Cheese With, alongside Jeff Garland, Standing in the Shadows of Motown, and Osso Bucco, with Mike Starr.
His most recent appearances in FOX's breakout hit show Empire and Comedy Central's Review and HBO Max's South Side.
Antoine has been a long-time resident of Chicago and has recently relocated to SE Michigan, where he lives with his wife Michelle and their children.
Michelle Guernsey McKay
Actor, Producer, Writer
Michelle has recently returned to acting (Fatal Influence, Death by Envy, Roman, Fatal Witness, and the G) after teaching for twenty years in Special Education working with students with autism, where her focus was bringing trauma-informed practice into her classroom. She has taken her love of writing into the storytelling of screenwriting with multiple projects in various stages of development, including the pilot Holding Space (formerly Michelle S. Bitts, PhD) she co-wrote and shot with her husband, Antoine McKay.
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Class Offered
Shakespeare & Improv One Day Workshop
In-person & Online
Join us for this unique hybrid workshop opportunity!
Refine your craft with both Shakespeare monologues and Improv work. This workshop is available either in-person at 35603 Michigan Ave, Wayne Michigan, or online.
Format & Cost
Class is four weeks long, two and a half hours
In-Person (4-6 Students) or Online (6-8 Students)
Hybrid; In Person & Online [for those not in the SE Michigan area]
$150
Classes are non-refundable, any unused class fees can be applied to other classes
Saturday 10am-5:00pm EST
Adult Section ages 15+
Mar25
Uta Hagen Method
for the camera
Format & Cost
Class is four weeks long, two and a half hours
In-Person (4-6 Students) or Online (6-8 Students)
Hybrid; In Person & Online [for those not in the SE Michigan area]
$275
Classes are non-refundable, any unused class fees can be applied to other classes
Although we live in unparalleled times, we are still responsible for enhancing and growing in our craft. This class is based on the training and insight of the great Uta Hagen. Our journey will involve a deep dive into Hagen’s technique and creative approach to acting. It will also give key skills development for work for the camera.
Thursday Evening 7-9:30pm EST
Adult Section ages 15+
Feb9-Mar2
Auditions!
Pilot season is here and general auditions for theaters are just around the corner. How confident are you in your audition techniques? Join our class and expand your audition lexicon.
Format & Cost
Classes are five weeks long, two hours
In-Person (4-6 Students) or Online (6-8 Students)
Online Only Due to Covid
$250
Classes are non-refundable, any unused class fees can be applied to other classes
Tuesday Evening 6-8pm CST
ages 15+
Private Coaching Sessions
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Screenwriting Basics
Format & Cost
Classes are eight weeks long, two hours
In-Person (4-6 Students) or Online (6-8 Students)
Online Only Due to Covid
$225
Classes are non-refundable, any unused class fees can be applied to other classes
Learn the basics of writing your own script! This online class uses a combination of independent weekly work that focuses on different aspects of screenwriting, and virtual group work with our Zoom Writer's Room where we will collaborate on a short feature first draft. By using the rules of drama, the various components of story structure, and completing a variety of readings and assignments you will work on developing your own projects as well.
Monday Evening 6-8pm CST
ages 15+
Hour Coaching Session $70
Scheduled Independently
Half Hour Coaching Session $35
Scheduled Independently
Private coaching sessions in hour and half hour increments. Each session will be tailored for the client to allow for individualized growth and talent development. Each session will be independently scheduled. Coach will contact client once payment is made.
Improv!
Format & Cost
Classes are five weeks long, two hours
In-Person (4-6 Students) or Online (6-8 Students)
Online Only Due to Covid
$250
Classes are non-refundable, any unused class fees can be applied to other classes
Thursday Evening 6-8pm CST
ages 15+
Jump in and join us on a journey of truth and exploration using the art form of improvisation! Learn the rules and applications that guide you to living in the moment and developing your personal growth and communication.
What People Say
Antoine McKay meets the artists where they are. I’ve taken classes and workshops with Antoine. It feels like individual coaching even though you’re in a class working with other artists. His passion for acting is palpable. When he marries his teaching to Uta Hagen’s texts and his own personal experience training with her, it’s a truly unique acting class. Training with Antoine has definitely boosted my game - knowing that when I prep well, I can make bold choices and trust myself to let the words and actions flow through me honestly and organically.
Laura Ann Parry, member SAG-AFTRA
