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Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver's ACTORY THERAPY

Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver’s Actor Therapy

July 9, 2025

ACTOR THERAPY is back at 54 Below! Brought to you by Kleban Prize-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver (35mm, Mrs. Sharp, Party of the Century) and Tony Award®-winning Broadway actress Lindsay Mendez (Merrily We Roll Along, Carousel, Wicked), ACTOR THERAPY is a series of masterclasses for performers looking to improve their auditions, build a better book, and expand their understanding of what it means to be an actor and song interpreter in New York today.

Featuring an incredible cast of talented performers and a wide range of musical styles, from pop to Golden Age Broadway to contemporary musical theatre (and everything in between,) this memorable evening will be hosted by Actor Therapy‘s Managing Director Mathieu Whitman (he/him), with music direction/piano by Matthew Lowy (he/him).

Featuring:

Alison Allwine
Maddie Jayne Austin
Erica Simone Barnett (Matilda, Mean Girls national tour)
Caroline Digan
Lauren Dodds
Amelia Firestone
Melanie Gertzman
Kyle Holcomb
Tyler Humphrey
Molly Kavanaugh
Tommy Kelly
Elizah Knight
Kylie Lavrenchik
Kelsey Lepesko
Matthew McCoy
Linda Neel
Stefan Nicholas
Isa Rodriguez
Lillian Salazar
Michael Lee Salinas
Natalie Swanner
Maddie Wenig
Jaclyn B. Wood

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

Mat Armada

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Matthew Lowy, a person with dark hair and a short beard, is smiling at the camera. He is wearing a white shirt with a black polka dot pattern. The background is a blurred outdoor setting with green foliage and hints of sunlight.

Matthew Lowy

Music Director/Piano
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Alison Allwine, a woman with wavy brown hair, smiles softly. She wears an orange turtleneck with black and white stripes and a light blue denim jacket. The background is plain gray. Her makeup is natural as she faces the camera directly.

Alison Allwine

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Maddie Jayne Austin, a young woman with long, wavy auburn hair and blue eyes, smiles softly at the camera. She wears a blue top and is posed against a plain, light blue background, her hair parted in the middle and styled in loose waves.

Maddie Jayne Austin

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Erica Simone Barnett, a woman with medium brown skin and curly dark hair, looks at the camera, smiling softly. She wears a green ribbed top and a delicate gold necklace. Her background is light gray and her makeup is natural with subtle eye and lip color.

Erica Simone Barnett

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Caroline Digan, a smiling person with long red hair, gold hoop earrings, a pink t-shirt, and denim overalls, poses against a light yellow background. Their head is tilted slightly and they appear happy and approachable.

Caroline Digan

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A young woman with fair skin and straight, shoulder-length reddish-brown hair. Lauren Dodds has brown eyes, natural makeup, and a slight smile. She is wearing a blue top and is looking directly at the camera against a plain brown background.

Lauren Dodds

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Amelia Firestone, with wavy, shoulder-length red hair and fair skin, smiles softly at the camera. She wears a light blue velvet top with a square neckline, standing confidently against a plain gray backdrop.

Amelia Firestone

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Melanie Gertzman, with curly brown hair and blue eyes, smiles softly against a solid blue background. She wears a tan leather jacket over a black top and a pendant necklace with a blue stone, her makeup natural as she faces the camera directly.

Melanie Gertzman

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A young man with fair skin and light brown, wavy hair smiles at the camera. Kyle Holcomb is wearing a light blue, button-up shirt and is posed against a neutral, mottled gray-blue background. The soft lighting highlights his friendly expression.

Kyle Holcomb

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A smiling man, Tyler Humphrey, with short, light brown hair and blue eyes stands in front of a plain dark background. He wears a green jacket over a dark shirt, has some facial stubble, light skin, and faces the camera directly.

Tyler Humphrey

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A woman with long dark hair and bangs, reminiscent of Molly Kavanaugh's style, smiles softly against a neutral brown background. She is wearing an off-shoulder, blue velvet top. Her fair skin glows with minimal, natural-looking makeup in this focused portrait of face and shoulders.

Molly Kavanaugh

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A young man with medium-length brown hair smiles broadly while sitting against a pink background. He is wearing a light grey T-shirt with a small black logo on the chest and a simple necklace. His posture is relaxed and friendly.

Tommy Kelly

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Elizah Knight, a young woman with short brown hair and blue eyes, poses against a soft green background. She wears a sleeveless black top with white stripes and smiles naturally, gazing calmly and confidently at the camera.

Elizah Knight

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A young woman with long dark brown hair and fair skin poses against a dark background. With blue eyes, light freckles, and a subtle smile, Kylie Lavrenchik wears a sleeveless black top and looks confidently toward the camera.

Kylie Lavrenchik

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A young woman with short, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes smiles gently. Kelsey Lepesko wears a spaghetti strap top and small hoop earrings. The soft pink background gives the portrait a warm, cheerful feel.

Kelsey Lepesko

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A young man with short brown hair smiles at the camera. He is wearing a white t-shirt and a green jacket, reminiscent of Matthew McCoy's casual style. The background is softly blurred, with light and dark tones suggesting an indoor setting.

Matthew McCoy

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A woman with fair skin and long, dark curly hair smiles softly. She is wearing a sleeveless orange turtleneck top and is posed against a plain beige background. Her expression is warm and friendly.

Linda Neel

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Stefan Nicholas, a young man with short brown hair and light stubble, wears a blue button-up denim shirt. He looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a blurred, light-colored background.

Stefan Nicholas

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Isa Rodriguez, a young woman with long, light brown hair and blue eyes, looks directly at the camera. She wears a gray sleeveless knit top and natural makeup. The deep blue background gives the portrait a polished, professional feel.

Isa Rodriguez

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Lillian Salazar, a young person with straight, dark hair and bangs, looks at the camera with a gentle smile. They have light makeup, a nose ring, and wear an olive green textured shirt against a soft pink gradient background.

Lillian Salazar

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Michael Lee Salinas, with short dark hair, smiles warmly at the camera. They have medium skin, dark eyes, and wear a black collared shirt with brown and white vertical stripes. The softly lit dark background highlights Michael’s features.

Michael Lee Salinas

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Natalie Swanner, with wavy red hair and light skin, smiles softly at the camera. She wears a green top and gray knit cardigan. The dark background highlights her expressive eyes and friendly demeanor, while bright, even lighting enhances the scene.

Natalie Swanner

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A woman with wavy, shoulder-length blonde hair and light eyes looks directly at the camera. She has a fair complexion, subtle makeup, and a slight smile. The background is plain and softly lit, highlighting her facial features.

Maddy Wenig

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Jaclyn B. Wood

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