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Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver’s Actor Therapy

October 17, 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 Jason Wetzel (he/him).

Featuring:

Sehri Alese
Michie Aranguren
Peyton Chance
Emma Claye
Katelynn Fahrer
Hannah E. Feldstein
Alexander Fernandez
Fernando Flores
Blake Gioviti
Jade Hebling
Isa Hernandez
Jenavieve Hinton
MJ Hughes
Caitlyn Kops
Abby Lerma
Sasha Lippis
Emma List
Taylor Parker
Haiden Pederson
Alissa Rojas
Mae Roth
Christina Russo
Marian van Noppen

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

Featuring

Mat Armada

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Jason Wetzel

Music Director/Piano
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A woman with long, braided hair looks directly at the camera with a confident expression. She wears subtle makeup and a reddish-brown top. The background is a soft, neutral gray, and warm lighting highlights her smooth skin and features.

Sehri Alese

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Michie Aranguren, a woman with medium-toned skin and dark red, curly hair, poses confidently in a light blue sleeveless top. She gazes calmly at the camera, her expression neutral and soft against a dark, blurred gray backdrop.

Michie Aranguren

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Peyton Chance, a young man with short brown hair and a full beard, gazes thoughtfully at the camera. He wears round glasses and a white collared shirt, his hand resting on his chin against a plain light purple background.

Peyton Chance

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A young Black woman with natural hair in a curly puff looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a pink top and small earring. The background is plain and light, keeping the focus on her face.

Emma Claye

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Katelynn Fahrer, a young woman with fair skin and brown, shoulder-length hair, smiles softly. She has green eyes, neatly groomed brows, natural makeup with pink lipstick, and wears a sleeveless dark top against a muted green background.

Katelynn Fahrer

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Hannah E. Feldstein, with wavy dark brown hair, wears a light blue and white striped shirt and a gold star pendant necklace, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a plain light background.

Hannah E. Feldstein

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Alexander Fernandez, a young man with short, curly brown hair and light skin, smiles gently at the camera. Wearing a navy blue collared shirt, he sits in front of a solid green background with a friendly and approachable expression.

Alexander Fernandez

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A young man with short, curly dark hair looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Fernando Flores is wearing a blue denim jacket over a green shirt. The background is dark blue, and the lighting highlights his face evenly.

Fernando Flores

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A young person with short brown hair and light skin gazes directly at the camera. With green eyes and groomed eyebrows, Blake Gioviti wears a black shirt with an open collar against a softly blurred, warm brown background.

Blake Gioviti

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A person with straight, chin-length dark hair poses against an olive green background. They wear a light gray sleeveless top, with a neutral, slightly open-mouthed expression—reminiscent of Jade Hebling’s effortless style.

Jade Hebling

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Isa Hernandez, a young woman with straight brown hair and light skin, smiles softly at the camera. She wears a sleeveless red top with buttons and small gold hoop earrings, standing out against the plain dark background.

Isa Hernandez

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Jenavieve Hinton, a woman with medium-length dark hair, looks upward outdoors. She wears a sleeveless green top, a silver chain necklace, and wavy silver earrings. Blurred greenery suggests a garden or park on a sunny day.

Jenavieve Hinton

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A woman with straight, light brown hair and bangs smiles at the camera. She has fair skin, blue eyes, a small nose ring, and is wearing a sleeveless white top. The background is a soft teal color. The lighting is soft and even.

MJ Hughes

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Caitlyn Kops, a young woman with long, wavy light brown hair and fair skin, smiles gently. She wears a red top and small hoop earrings. Her natural makeup and the softly lit background highlight her face.

Caitlyn Kops

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A woman with long, straight black hair smiles warmly at the camera. She wears an orange ribbed top with buttons at the neckline. The background is a soft, peachy color, creating a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere.

Abby Lerma

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Sasha Lippis, a young woman with curly dark brown hair, poses against a dark background. She wears a gray spaghetti strap top with a jean jacket draped off her shoulder, gazing over her shoulder at the camera with gentle confidence.

Sasha Lippis

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A woman with long, dark, curly hair and fair skin smiles softly. She is wearing a coral pink top and natural makeup, with a deep blue background behind her. Her expression is warm and friendly.

Emma List

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Taylor Parker, a young woman with wavy brown hair, smiles softly at the camera. She is wearing a denim jacket over a light top. The plain, light gray background keeps the focus on her face and natural expression.

Taylor Parker

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Haiden Pederson, a young woman with fair skin, blue eyes, and wavy dark brown hair, poses against a plain background. She wears red lipstick, a nose ring, and an off-shoulder dark sweater. Her expression is serious as she looks slightly to the side.

Haiden Pederson

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Alissa Rojas, with long, curly black hair and softly arched eyebrows, gazes calmly at the camera. She wears a burgundy sleeveless top and a gold necklace against a muted lavender background, creating a gentle and warm portrait effect.

Alissa Rojas

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A young person with long, wavy red hair and fair skin smiles gently at the camera. They have light freckles, brown eyes, and natural makeup. The background is plain olive green, and the lighting is soft, giving a warm and friendly appearance.

Mae Roth

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Christina Russo, a woman with long brown hair and light skin, looks at the camera with a neutral expression. She wears a sleeveless floral dress with black mesh at the top, set against a solid muted pink background.

Christina Russo

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Marian van Noppen, a woman with fair skin and wavy, light brown hair, smiles softly. She has blue eyes, subtle makeup, and wears a black top. The muted, blurry gray-brown background keeps focus on her face.

Marian van Noppen

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