EDUCATION
TEACHING
PERFORMING
HONORS & AWARDS
TESTIMONIALS
Miami University - Oxford, Ohio - Bachelor of Arts - English - Phi Beta Kappa - Magna Cum Laude (August 1998)
Cambridge University - Selwyn College - Cambridge, England - (Lent and Easter Terms, 1998)
University of Cincinnati - College-Conservatory of Music - Musical Theatre - Cincinnati, Ohio - (1993-1994)
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts - Summer Acting Shakespeare Program - London, England - (Summer 2006)
Winter Wonderland Stage Combat Workshop - Chicago, Illinois - (Winter 2003)
Certified Actor Combatant - The Barter Theatre - (1999)
2nd City Improvisation Workshop - The Barter Theatre - (2002)
Private Coaching and Zoom Classes (2016 to present)
The Actor’s Solution Workbook Workshop
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati, Ohio (2013, 2014)
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (2013)
Santa Fe University, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2011 / 2012)
Monologue Writing/Performance Residency
Pemetic Middle School - Southwest Harbor, Maine (2010)
Acting Workshop
Virginia Intermont College - Bristol, Virginia (2009)
The Business of Acting Workshop
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska (2010)
University of Maine, Orono, Maine (2010)
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Wisconsin (2009)
The Barter Player Company, The Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia (2000, 2008)
Milligan College, Tennessee (2002)
Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia (2001, 2002)
Stage Combat Workshop
California State University, Northridge, California (2009)
The Barter Player Company, The Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia (2002)
New Mexico Thespian Festival, Santa Fe University, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2012)
The Bosque School, Albuquerque, New Mexico (2011)
Audition Workshop
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (2014)
Northeast State Technical Community College, Blountville, Tennessee (2004)
The Barter Theatre / Emory and Henry College Professional Theatre Mentoring Program (2005)
Young Playwrights Mentoring Program, The Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia (2003, 2004)
The Barter Theatre’s Equity Resident Acting Company Member
- The Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia (1999-2010)
Online Film/Television/Theatre Resumes
Best Ensemble (Cast Member) - War Torn by Cultural Detritus Films / 48 Hour Film Project (2016)
Best Film (Cast Member) - Fire’s Daughter by Reflection Films, LLC / 48 Hour Film Project (2015)
Audience Favorite Film (Cast Member) - Bad Service by Ace Ideas / HollyShorts Monthly Film Screenings (2015)
Best Film (Cast Member) - A God Fearin’ Man by Reflection Films, LLC / 48 Hour Film Project (2013)
Most Roles Performed in Barter Theatre History (2008)
Best Male Actor - 48 Hour Film Project - Albuquerque, New Mexico (2011)
Digital Filmmaking Institute - Environmental Comedy Short Film Winner - Albuquerque, New Mexico (2012)
WETB-AM and The Weekend Report Award for Excellence for Outstanding Achievement Through Leadership and Communication (2003)
Miami University McMicken Academic Scholarship (1996)
Pi Kappa Phi Scholar Award (1996)
Miami University Hayden Academic Scholarship (1995)
Phi Eta Sigma Academic Scholarship (1995)
University of Cincinnati Academic Scholarship (1993)
“I began coaching with Mike Ostroski in January of 2016. The year prior, I auditioned regularly with not one callback, so as we entered 2016, I was a bit down trodden. One month into our weekly coaching sessions, I booked my first television role on Jane the Virgin (the CW), sparking a year of callbacks, pins, and bookings. I went from zero callbacks, to 1 pin, 1 avail and 4 bookings. In addition to the Jane the Virgin role, I booked a co-starring role on the new comedy series Loosely Exactly Nicole (MTV), Rosewood (FOX), and a supporting role on the feature film American Exit, staring Dane Cook and Levi Miller; I was pinned for The New Edition Story (BET), and on avail for a national commercial for Coppertone running during the Olympics.
Mike provided a foundation and structure to the audition process that I was lacking. Often times, meeting multiple times a week to coach my auditions, in addition to our weekly private lessons. He was as committed to my growth as I am, challenging me and always providing me with sound constructive criticism.
The time and money I spent working with Mike was one of the best things I ever done for my career.”
- Leah B.
“Mike’s deep care, attention to detail, and roll-up-your-sleeves approach to acting and audition technique is a breath of fresh air. Any actor, from beginner to working professional, could get something (or many things) from this class. Salúd and thank you, Mike!”
- Joey A.
“Mike Ostroski is passionate, enthusiastic, and detailed in his approach to teaching his technique! The tools he shares with this class are invaluable for any actor, especially those looking to refine their process.”
- Melia S.
“Mike Ostroski's class will turn your perspective of auditioning and acting on its head. Real tangible tools for working actors that come from an incredibly kind, artistic, and intelligent source. Will challenge you to be the actor you want to be, which makes it worth more than every penny."
- Jared R.