I can safely say that I have never met anyone quite like Michael Luggio. His approach to acting and teaching is incredibly invigorating. He breaks all the barriers down, so you are left with the simplest and most honest performance possible. His classes are built around making the safest environment for his actors, in order for them to discover, learn and rid themselves of fear. It becomes a platform where anything is possible. Michael has helped me more than anyone I have ever met. He continues to bring it back to the craft and makes you feel safe and confident as you make your way out into the industry. Michael continues to guide me through the process on each project I'm on and reminds me of being in the moment.

-Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Apple TV’s ‘Surface’, Netflix’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House’,’The Lost Daughter’, ‘The Invisible Man’, ‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’, ‘Emily’

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I came to Michael crippled by fear. Trapped within myself and unable to move forward, I was petrified of upsetting the precarious status quo of success I had stumbled into. Michael encouraged me to take that first critical step into the unknown, which freed me to tap into my potential. Michael makes you look at your work with fresh eyes – each encounter is new, each moment drips with possibility. You won't know what hit you, and your acting will never be the same. Because of Michael's inherent skill as a teacher, I now know that what I bring to the table is enough. I have found my confidence. I trust myself. And that, as an actor, is invaluable. Michael truly cares about the actor and their craft.

- Abigail Hawk- Blue Bloods

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It is always such a pleasure to see the wonderful work he is doing with his actors. Michael understands what it takes to succeed in this business, not only does he train the actors within their craft, he really cares for his students and teaches them about the professional aspects of working. His students truly have a step above the rest.

- Judy Henderson - Casting Director, ‘City On A Hill’, ‘Homeland’, ‘Mapplethorpe’

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I've sat in on a lot of different acting classes in my day and have witnessed teachers talk about pretending. Not for me! I was so pleased to sit in on Michael's coaching sessions and watch him guide his actors to a place of reality. It was fascinating to watch a veteran Coach, Teacher, and Director of acting bring his actors to a place where they can explore real human behavior. And to know Michael is putting actors out there, trained from a real place, excites me as a fellow Actor/ Director. It was a pleasure to see you doing your work, Michael. Thank you for letting me join in, I can't wait to see what's to come! I continuously call upon Michael for his guidance and inspiration while acting or directing.

Brian Goodman, Director: ‘Last Seen Alive’ with Gerard Butler, ‘Black Butterfly’ with Antonio Banderas, Actor: ‘Dirty John’, ‘Aquarius’, ‘Blow’, ‘The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift’, ‘Rizzoli & Isles’

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