September 21-23rd, 2023
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January 5th-7th 2023.
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Kenneth Andrew is a New York City-based actor and writer living in Brooklyn, and he's honored to be taking on the role of Adam Badeau in Ad & Ned. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Kenneth trained at the Atlantic Acting School and Stonestreet Studios. Recent credits include Marc in M Butterfly (Woodstock Playhouse), and Jim O'Connor in The Glass Menagerie (ETNY), as well as the feature film Scars to Remember (produced by Monstar Productions), and appearances on the History Channel and ID Network. www.kennethandrew.me
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Recent credits include Conrad Birdie (Bye Bye Birdie, St Jeans Players), Dr. Pangloss (Candide, Muhlenberg College Opera), Otto (Notes from the Basement, The Center at Park West), and the S.T.A.R program (The Directors Company). Eric attended Muhlenberg College (Theatre and Political Science, 2018). In 2016 he studied Commedia dell'arte in Arezzo, Italy. He currently studies with Michael Luggio. When not acting, he can be found playing guitar, cooking and watching epic historical dramas. He sends his love to his family and partner Olivia for their incredible support.
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Samantha is thrilled to be returning to the New York stage with this incredible new work. After graduating with her degree in Musical Theatre in 2020, she recently appeared in the concert presentation of Atlantis: The Musical at Green Room 42 and has performed in venues such as 54 Below, Lincoln Center, the Minskoff Theater, and more. Endless gratitude to Michael, Lindsay, and Charlotte for the opportunity to be a part of something so special. Instagram: @samanthagorjanc.
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Rushi Birudala was first seen in Lionsgate's feature film I STILL BELIEVE. Through every project, Rushi strives to channel his uniqueness into his work. Along with acting, Rushi is an avid writer of short stories and practices Bollywood dance.
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Michael Zeniuch is thrilled to be a part of Ad & Ned and Michael Luggio’s coaching. A big “THANK YOU” to the cast and crew who made each day so freakin’ enjoyable.
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is an acting teacher, private coach, and director. He began his teaching career in 1999 at the Third Street Theatre in Los Angeles. Since that time, he has directed and taught at various theaters and schools in both Los Angeles and New York, including The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute and the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. He established the New York Theatre Academy and began teaching privately in 2008, and currently teaches scene study and on-camera acting classes to intermediate and advanced actors in NYC. Recent directing credits: Orphans, True West, Brilliant Traces, and the U.S. premiere of A Hard Rain. (Theatre for the New City) michaelluggio.com
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Charlotte Smart is a New York City based multihyphenate theater artist, specializing in playwriting. After growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Charlotte fled the desert and earned a Masters in Early Modern Drama from the University of Chicago, but then also fled the world of academia in exchange for the New York theater world. She makes good use of this degree by continuously referencing Shakespeare in most of her works. Charlotte concentrates most on under-explored narratives: historical, adapted, and original. She is always looking for a new topic to fanatically research for her next project, finding inspiration truly everywhere and anywhere. When not writing, Charlotte can be found all across the city either petting dogs or giving history tours.
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Scene Study
with Michael Luggio
In the classroom, the focus is placed on teaching you how to become as authentic and genuine as possible in your work, and how to translate that work to performances in various mediums.
Actors will work on scenes from contemporary plays with a scene partner. It is imperative that you are able to commit to attending class for yourselves and your scene partners.
This class is ideal for intermediate to advanced actors who have completed basic acting training elsewhere. Class placement is based on experience and training.
$300
Monday Evenings : 6:30-9:00pm
Thursday Evenings : 6:30-9:00pm * Waitlist Only *
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On-Camera Audition
with Lindsay Van Norman
This class will teach you how to use the script to guide your choices but not control them, improving your self-tape auditions and your work on camera. Using current film and television scripts, you will learn to make character choices that work for you, and how to become a more skilled and efficient actor. We will record and review your work each week in class.
This class is ideal for intermediate to advanced actors who have completed basic acting training elsewhere.
$300
Tuesday Evenings: 6:30 - 9:00pm
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On-Camera Scene Study
with Lindsay Van Norman
This class is for actors who want to improve their character work on camera in an 'on-set’ environment. This class will challenge you to maintain your character work on camera while matching action, hitting your marks, and adapting to direction on set. Throughout this class we will film your scenes with a partner from multiple angles to better prepare you for your work on set and to analyze your work in a way that will not only help you become a better actor, but a better professional.
This is an intermediate/advanced class, ideal for actors actively working and auditioning in film and TV. Class placement is based on experience and training. Limited to 8 students.
$300
Wednesday Evenings : 6:30-9:00pm
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Intro to On-Camera Acting
with Lindsay Van Norman
This class is ideal for those who are at the early stages of their career and learning the fundamentals of on-camera acting or transitioning from Theater into Film and TV.
In this class, we will use current television and film scripts to improve your auditions, learn how to create the best self-tapes, and improve your character work and choices on-camera. You will learn how to navigate the industry while improving your skills and identify the next steps for you in your career. We will record and review your work each week in class. Click here to learn more.
$300 $250 for October
Wednesday Evenings : 6:30 - 9:00pm
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Advanced Scene Study
with Michael Luggio
This is an advanced character development class meant to help you make strong, effective choices and develop those choices into a fully realized character in performance. Working with a scene partner, you will dive deeper into your scripts, focusing on analyzing your character and carrying your choices throughout your script over the course of 4 weeks. You will grow more confident making strong choices and be better prepared to take on the work of a professional actor.
This class requires a serious commitment to yourself and your scene partner to be prepared, focused, and present.To learn more and see a weekly class breakdown, click here .
Must be able to commit to full attendance. Online with Zoom.
$260
Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-9:30pm
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Script Analysis
with Michael Luggio
Each month we will analyze a complete film script as a group to analyze and explore new ways to approach a script when auditioning and after you’ve booked the job. Together we will dissect the storyline, dialogue, circumstances, and discover new approaches to building a backstory.
Through our discussion, research, and trial and error, you will learn to develop your characters at a more advanced level. This workshop will help you to navigate through the script and ask yourself the right questions so you are better able to adapt to direction and be prepared and confident on set.
This is not a performance class.
$125*
Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
*Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in another class
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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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I still can't thank you enough in terms of what you have taught me and will continue to. So I thank you and will continue to appreciate it in my career.
Lance Daniels, ‘Blacklist’, ‘Power Book II: Ghost’, ‘Bridge and Tunnel’
Thankful to be in your class, Michael, and to find something so challenging and rewarding. Thank you!
Hannah Choi
I just wanted to thank you for everything and for all of your support over the past couple of years because without your classes I don’t think I would be where I am both talent wise and emotionally. It’s really crazy to think that I could really do this for a living, and that I’ll get to be on set.
Samantha Kudler