On Tuesday February 20th, Michael will be teaching a free introductory scene study class for New York actors. If you have been looking for a class that will challenge you as an actor, but want to try it out before committing to a new teacher, this is a great way to get a feel for what our classes are like and if it could be a good fit for you. Click here to learn more.
Read MoreHeadshots are your introduction to agents, managers and casting directors. This is your first impression and the right headshot will help you get in the door. It is your opportunity to show who you are and where you want to go. Lindsay Van Norman is a skilled photographer who puts you first and uses your goals to guide your session, giving you great headshots that get results.
Read MoreSelf tapes are nothing new, but it is more important than ever that your self tapes are the absolute best they can be. Obviously the most important element of your audition is your work, but if a casting director can’t see you, hear you, or pay attention to you, then you’ve let yourself down. You don’t need to have the best camera or a 5 light set up to deliver a high quality tape. Here are some tools that I recommend for your self tape setup to deliver the best audition possible.
Read MoreAfter a long lockdown, I am happy to announce that in-person classes will begin again in July. There will be 2 new in-person class offerings next month and I am really looking forward to working with you in the studio again. To learn more about these classes and to sign up, click here!
Read MoreCheck out this article in Variety featuring Oliver Jackson-Cohen…
Read MoreI would like to congratulate Lance and Hannah on becoming members of the Screen Actors Guild for their recent work in television and commercials…
Read MoreI would like to congratulate Hannah for signing with C.E.S.D. Talent Agency for on-camera commercials and print.
Read MoreI am so happy to announce that my student, Lance, has booked his first TV role on SVU this upcoming season. Lance has been a student of mine for over a year, and it's great to see his hard work pay off. He used the skills we work on in class every week to make sure he was on top of his game for this audition. Lance…
Read MoreCongratulations to Oliver Jackson-Cohen for his new role as Luke in The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix. Looking forward to watching him work on a new role. Read more about the show and it's cast in this article from deadline.com.
Read MoreOn May 17th, 2018, Michael Luggio will be directing a production of Orphans by Lyle Kessler at the Theater for the New City. This moving drama will feature students Dennis Michael Hall, Lance Reneker, and Sean Connelly.
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