In this ever-changing odyssey I've been transformed and honored to work along side the most interesting and creative people, and have been humbled by the great criticism:
William Esper: "I just witnessed a Star being born on stage"
Joseph D'Agosta: "Watch Maurizio Di Meo's rising star, he has a talent intensity and mystery that singles him out..."
(Jon Bernthal)
This buddy right here… best dude ever! Best fucking actor. Love him. Respect him. Learn from him. GO GET IT!
Daniel Hentschel: "I directed Maurizio in three plays and would work with him again under any circumstance. His strengths are his commitment to specificity, his supple range, and the ease by which he works with other actors."
Richard Stables: “I first met Maurizio in a Meisner class with Bill Esper and what immediately struck me about his talent, and which continues to impress me to this day, is his innate ability to connect deeply with his partner and be so emotionally available that he responds impulsively with a deep sense of Truth. He is a true powerhouse of an actor with a beautiful vulnerability, forever dedicated to his craft, career and self development. A true star in the making!”
(F. Murray Abraham)
“What's with this dishwasher, chico?”
Eddy Salazar: "Rarely have I seen an actor successfully portray such raw emotion and honesty as him. His passion, dedication, and love foracting oozes out of every character he plays. Maurizio Di Meo is a stand-out, for sure."
(Caterina Fasulo)
Sul set di “E liberaci dal male”, directed by Daniele Santamaria Maurizio
Article from CASSINO OGGI (October 7th, 2018)
The William Esper Studio in New York
Peter Hinga: "He set the bar for me; establishing a deep understanding and respect for the craft. I will forever be grateful for his friendship, and his integrity as actor. When I step on the stage with Maurizio, I have the greatest gift any actor could wish for, trust."
Article from IL MESSAGGERO (October 5th, 2018)
Article from L’INCHIESTA (November 10th, 2018)
Roana Wullinger: "After having directed Maurizio Di Meo in several long-term projects, I can full-heartedly say that he has been a great joy to collaborate with. His direct understanding and rapid implementation of directions, in addition of his own well chosen creative input, makes it refreshingly easy to work with him. For those reasons, along many more, he has been and will remain my number one choice when it comes to casting a role that fits his characteristics."
“Accidental Muse”, directed by Roana Wullinger
Timothy McNeil: "His work in plays such as Midsummer Night's Dream, Welcome to the Moon, and California Suite were great successes, partly due to his great talent and passion for the work. He has left the Stella Adler Studio a better place for his presence and is a young artist of great note and influence."
The Cherry Orchard at Stella Adler in Los Angeles
Midsummer Night’s Dream at Stella Adler in Los Angeles
Bruce Katzman: "I had the privilege of directing him in a production of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. One would be hard-pressed to find many American actors with the work-ethic that Maurizio demonstrates on a continual basis. That fact that he is also very talented makes him valued commodity to any director. He is willing to go to great lenghts to fulfill the needs of the production. He is honest, forthright, kind, patient and selfless. People want to have him around!"
Geoff Schoenberg: "I was lucky enough to work with Maurizio in his directorial debut. His intense work and understanding allowed me and my fellow actors grow into our characters. What can I say about Maurizio? Class, nothing but class."
Waiting for Lefty at Stella Adler in Los Angeles
Jim Parrack: "In 2009 my company, 120 Productions, Inc., made its inauguration with the revival of a play called "Waiting For Lefty". I went to Maurizio and told him that I hoped he would join the cast, and added that I was looking for the people that I knew of because the show held a deep significate for me professionally as a first time theater director and first time producer. He agreed to do the play and was always, always on time, prepared, interested, open to suggestion, considerate, thoughtful, honest and a favorite of everyone the forty some odd people who helped us make that play possible. When my agents and manager would come, they always took notice of his reality and of the pedigree of his performance. Since that success, he has become a true friend that I can rely on, a creative mind that I can draw inspiration from, an artist that I hope to work with many times over in this life time. He can be counted on, and he is a joy to those around him. He is that rare kind of man that seems pre-fashioned to consider the other guy with a greater enthusiasm than he consider himself. He is a good man, and a refreshing human being."
Bonnie McNeil: "Maurizio has everything an actor needs to possess: an undeniable work ethic, unique raw talent and professionalism to the core. But most importantly, he possesses a quality of heart which penetrates the screen and the soul of whom he is acting with. I feel honored to have the opportunity of working with such a wonderful actor and person."
Sarah Marissa Wullinger: "He is an actor of undeniable talent and heart, who gives you absolutely everything in a scene. He is one of those rare actors that carry every ounce of emotion in their eyes. On camera, these emotions are magnified and reach through the screen, directly into the hearts of the audience. When he is on screen, the room silences and the curiosity rises."
Jessica Csanky: "Maurizio was the lead in my student film at Loyola Marymount University. He was a pleasure to work with and mastered the character. He is innately expressive, charming, and can communicate without any words, as seen in my silent short. I hope to have the opportunity to work with him again, and I feel lucky to have had such talent on a student production."
Paul Cuneo: "One just has a sense he belongs there, that his mind, heart and body were designed for it. He doesn't just move audiences or make them think, he delights them. The phrase has become cliché, but I "can't take my eyes off him". It's not enough to say that Maurizio is talented or has a strong technique, which he has; many actors have these prerequisites for a career in acting. But far fewer have Maurizio's incredible capacity for joy in the work and the ability to individualize a performance."
Morayo Orija: "I’ve had the pleasure to watch Maurizio’s work for over 3 years now. In fact, upon moving to Los Angeles, he was in the first stage production I saw. That performance, in Small Days, is still one of my favorite to this day. While working with him during the 2010 production of The Laramie Project, I saw first-hand how seriously he takes and applies his craft. Maurizio has such a deep understanding of character and storytelling. He knows how to work with a cast to communicate truth and the playwright’s intention to an audience. Thankfully, he’s also a consummate professional. When you find those qualities all in one actor, you’ve found a true gem."