Get back in touch with your impulses, regain confidence in your choices, and discover the actor you were meant to be.

Spontaneous Scene Study | 10 Week Online Acting Intensive

 
 
 

Remember Why You Fell in Love with Acting?

Before you started overthinking every choice.

Before you felt the pressure to get it "right."

Before you started questioning whether you have what it takes?

That was your instinct at work—your impulses guiding you before doubt or self-criticism had a chance to creep in.

If you’re like many serious actors, you’ve tried a lot of other acting classes before. But despite what your best efforts, the strategies just haven’t lived up to the hype.

You’ve been in traditional scene study classes, where you’re handed a random scene and left to figure it out on your own.

You’ve bought books or read articles hoping to finally break through whatever’s holding you back.

Maybe now, you feel weighed down by rigid techniques, where your natural instincts have to take a backseat to all the “rules” you’ve been taught.  

Or worse…YOU’VE BEEN burned by teachers that yell or use psychological games.

Somewhere along the way, those natural instincts got buried.

Now you’re second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck, and wondering if you’re even cut out for this.

 
 

Here’s the truth: that actor is still there.  You just need to clear out the blocks, AND LEARN TO trust your impulses agaiN.

 
 

Because you know you can do this.

You can feel it in those amazing moments when you’re completely in the moment and everything just….clicks.

Acting feels (almost) effortless.

Let’s help you find that freedom again.

Because acting isn’t about forcing techniques that don’t feel right or getting lost in endless theory.

It’s about getting into your body, tapping into your instincts, and stepping back into the power you already have.

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you were meant for this. you know how to do it. YOu JUST NEED TO get out of your own way.

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Whether you’re rekindling that fire or lighting it for the first time….that freedom, that creativity—it’s still there, waiting for you to bring that presence to the stage or screen, as only YOU can.

Which means it’s time to stop banging your head against the wall, struggling with the same old study methods and hoping for a breakthrough.

Here’s what you need instead…

1, TO STRIP AWAY ALL THE BAGGAGE AND GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INNATE CREATIVITY AGAIN.

2. TO LEARN TO FIND YOUR FREEDOM in the work, even under the pressure of auditions and challenging text.

And that’s absolutely doable—here’s how:

 
 
 

Introducing:

Spontaneous Scene Study

A 10-week online intensive designed TO HELP YOU tap back into your instincts, so you can walk into auditions feeling confident and bring any scene to life with authentic spontaneity and ease.

 
 

This isn't your typical acting class. Nope.

This is about rediscovering the raw, untapped talent that's been itching to break free. 

Imagine if you could…

  • Bring your unique voice to every scene…

  • Feel so connected to your character that the text just clicks…

  • Make bold choices, even under the crunch of time of auditions…

  • Reignite that joy that got you into acting in the first place.

And the best part? Do it all from your living room.

Learn Online:

Don't let distance or circumstances hold you back from growing as an actor. You'll be working in ONLINE, in real-time with other passionate actors, getting personalized feedback, and experiencing breakthroughs from the comfort of your own space.

 
“Seth Michael May has helped me greatly to open up, explore new ways to express myself through different states of being and emotions, become more mature as an actress, and be more courageous in my performance. Seth always creates very comfortable space, in which all are equally free and supported.”
— ANIA SPEARING
 

What’s the Class like?

  1. We Strip Away Everything and Unlock Your Innate Creativity
    We start by stripping away the text and reconnecting with your impulses. Through targeted exercises, we’ll unlock your innate creativity and tackle your problem areas head-on. Think of it as acting yoga.

  • 2. We “Flex” Your Acting Muscles with Spontaneous Scene Work
    We engage in semi-structured, unscripted scenes that serve as playgrounds for your imagination. This “Flex Work” allows us to ailor these scenes intentionally for what you need to work on to expand your range, cultivate natural responses through improvisation, and develop a method that works for YOU. 

    3. We Reintegrate Text with a New Sense of Freedom
    We’ll tackle text in a whole new way. You’ll learn to apply your newfound freedom and spontaneity to scripted scenes, transforming words on a page into living, breathing moments.

    4. We Prepare for Monologues and Auditions with Confidence
    With practical, in-class support, you’ll fine-tune your monologues and learn to prep effectively, so you can bring your best performance into the room.

    Throughout it all, we're focused on you - your challenges, your problem spots, your breakthroughs.

 

What Makes This class Different?

We focus on YOUR acting demons that have been holding you back.back. Unlike other classes where you waste time on scenes that don’t target your specific needs, this one is designed differently. Semi-structured scene work can be adapted to address your problem spots, allowing you to experience faster, more personalized growth.

You'll develop your own technique through doing, not just learning theory.It's practical, hands-on work that gets you out of your head and into your body, where the real magic happens..

You’ll see results in class, not just a bunch of homework to take home and figure out later. Every session is designed to help you connect, apply, and feel the progress in real-time.

We create a safe space for you to push your boundaries in a supportive, judgment-free zone.

This intensive is right for you if….

✓ You're tired of dreading auditions

✓ You’re done with techniques that leave you second-guessing every choice

✓ You want to deliver performances that feel fresh and real every time

✓ You want to fall in love with acting again

 

Meet Your Coach: Seth Michael May

Seth Michael has had the privilege of studying with acting legends Alan Arkin and Harold Guskin, shaping his unique approach to acting.

Through over 15 years of coaching, Seth has developed a method that fuses improvisation techniques with text work, empowering actors to find freedom, ignite their imagination, and bring their most authentic selves to every performance.

With a global student base, Seth has helped countless actors unlock their true potential and discover their unique strengths on stage and screen.

 

Ready to Get Back in Touch with Your Impulses?

Our next Spontaneous Scene Study Online Intensive is starting soon. But heads up - we keep these classes small to make sure everyone gets the attention they deserve.

It all starts with you, right where you are.

It's time to break free, reignite your passion, and become the actor you've always aspired to be.