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Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver's ACTORY THERAPY

Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver’s Actor Therapy

Sep 9 & Nov 22, 2026

ACTOR THERAPY is back at 54 Below! Brought to you by award-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver (35mm, Jasper in Deadland) and Tony Award® winning Broadway actress Lindsay Mendez (Merrily We Roll Along, Carousel, Significant Other, 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.

Hosted by Mat Armada with musical director Jason Wetzel at the piano.

The performance on Sep 9 will feature:

Sage Zayda Albert
Carly Ameling (Mean Girls national tour)
Maura Dempsey
Josie Dring
Emily Estep
Elena Reyes Farias
Nicole Fluegge
Abby Glass
Parker Godnai
Danielle Victoria Kaigler
Katie Kallay
Andy Kear
Azaria Imani McCants
Julie McConnell
Erin Mendez Stapleton
Jessica Orelus
Andres Pacheco
Rachel Colleen Robins
Emma Rogers
Daniel Stanley
Grace Suarez
Ari Sussman
Marian van Noppen
Ksenia Yumasheva

The performance on Nov 22 will feature:

Samara Ariel
Jaylyn Tranice Bentley
Oliver Callahan
Jianna Caro
Katie Dinsmore
Sam Evans
Tori Greenlaw
Joomin Hwang (& Juliet)
Samantha Levy
Emma List
Brielle Mae
Eva Marie Mastrangelo
Emerson McAlister
Delano Mendoza
Manny Milfort
Matiwonesa Munyaradzi
Anika Padwekar
Adrian Rivera
Allison Spann
Jeffrey Quintana Tapia
Jacquelyn vonAschwegue
Tessa Washburn
Katy Yeh
and more stars to be announced!

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 young woman with fair skin and strawberry blonde hair smiles widely, showing her teeth. She has blue eyes and is wearing a black top. Zayda Albert’s hair is parted slightly off-center and pulled back with a few loose strands framing her face. The background is a deep, sage-tinged dark blue.

Sage Zayda Albert

Sep 9 only
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A woman with long, wavy auburn hair and blue eyes looks at the camera, smiling slightly. She wears a rose-colored lace top and gold hoop earring. The background is dark and plain, making Carly Ameling stand out in the softly lit portrait.

Carly Ameling

Sep 9 only
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Patrick Higgins, a young person with short, reddish-brown hair, light skin, and blue eyes, faces the camera in hoop earrings, layered necklaces, a black top and leather jacket against a green background. They wear a calm, slight smile.

Maura Dempsey

Sep 9 only
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A young woman with long red hair, light skin, and blue eyes looks into the camera. She wears gold hoop and pearl earrings, a gold necklace, and a dark jacket. The background is plain gray. Her expression is calm and neutral.

Josie Dring

Sep 9 only
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A young woman with long, wavy brown hair smiles softly. She has light skin, brown eyes, and softly arched brows. The background is dark and blurred, drawing focus to her face. She is wearing a sleeveless top and natural makeup.

Emily Estep

Sep 9 only
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A woman with wavy black hair and fair skin wears a black turtleneck. She smiles gently, looking at the camera. Her makeup is natural with rosy cheeks and nude lips, capturing Elena Reyes Farias’s understated elegance. The background is a neutral light gray, and her hair fans out softly around her head.

Elena Reyes Farías

Sep 9 only
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Nicole Fluegge, a woman with long dark hair and fair skin, looks directly at the camera. She wears a sheer black top with horizontal stripes. The background is a deep maroon color. Her expression is neutral and her makeup is natural.

Nicole Fluegge

Sep 9 only
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Young woman with straight brown hair and a nose stud smiles softly at the camera. She wears a peach top and light makeup, with defined brows and pink blush. The background is a solid, vibrant yellow, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.

Abby Glass

Sep 9 only
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A woman with wavy blonde hair, reminiscent of Parker Godnai's photography style, looks over her shoulder, facing the camera. Her neutral expression complements the black spaghetti strap top against a dark gradient backdrop, enhancing the focus on her face.

Parker Godnai

Sep 9 only
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A woman with long curly hair, wearing glasses and a green top, smiles at the camera. She has a gold necklace with a large “D” pendant and small earrings. The background is dark, highlighting her face and features—capturing the warmth and confidence of Danielle Victoria Kaigler.

Danielle Victoria Kaigler

Sep 9 only
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A woman with wavy, shoulder-length blonde hair and blue eyes looks at the camera against a purple background. She wears a blue top, pearl earrings, and has a calm, neutral expression. Her makeup is natural, with pink lipstick and subtle eye makeup. This portrait features Katie Kallay.

Katie Kallay

Sep 9 only
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Andy Kear

Sep 9 only
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Azaria Imani McCants, a woman with voluminous curly hair and a big, bright smile, looks directly at the camera. She wears a sleeveless black top and a delicate necklace. The background is softly blurred, drawing focus to her cheerful expression.

Azaria Imani McCants

Sep 9 only
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Julie McConnell, a young woman with wavy brown hair, smiles at the camera. She wears a dark green top with a square neckline and small gold hoop earrings. The background is softly blurred, featuring subtle white and light gray tones.

Julie McConnell

Sep 9 only
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A woman with fair skin and long, wavy, light brown hair smiles confidently. Erin Stapleton wears a cream floral top with orange and yellow flowers. The background is a blurred brick wall. The lighting is natural, highlighting her face and hair.

Erin Mendez Stapleton

Sep 9 only
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Jessica Orelus

Sep 9 only
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A man with short dark hair and facial hair, identified as Andres Pacheco, wears a black leather jacket over a checkered shirt as he looks at the camera and smiles slightly. The background is plain and green.

Andres Pacheco

Sep 9 only
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A smiling person with a shaved head, bold eyebrows, hoop earrings, a nose ring, and dark lipstick. They wear a sheer green lace top, a black choker, and layered necklaces. The bold style and unique presence are reminiscent of Rachel Colleen Robbins. The background is solid yellow.

Rachel Colleen Robins

Sep 9 only
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A woman with long, wavy light brown hair and blue eyes looks at the camera. She wears a light pink, ruffled top and a delicate pearl necklace. The background is a soft, light blue. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting her features.

Emma Rogers

Sep 9 only
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A smiling person with short curly hair and rectangular glasses wears a black collared shirt. The background is a soft blue with lighter areas, creating a gentle, professional effect. Daniel Stanley is facing the camera with a friendly expression.

Daniel Stanley

Sep 9 only
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A young woman with long brown hair, clear fair skin, and brown eyes looks over her shoulder toward the camera. Grace Suarez has natural makeup, full lips, and is wearing a light blue sleeveless top. The background is a plain gray.

Grace Suarez

Sep 9 only
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A woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a black top, smiles softly at the camera. She has light skin, brown eyes, and natural makeup. The background is softly blurred, drawing focus to her face. Light shines on her hair, adding warmth.

Ari Sussman

Sep 9 only
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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

Sep 9 only
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A woman with fair skin and dark brown hair, parted in the middle and tucked behind her ears, smiles softly. Reminiscent of Kseniya Yumasheva’s understated elegance, she wears a sparkly, textured, rose-gold halter top with a matching neck detail. The background is a solid, warm beige color.

Ksenia Yumasheva

Sep 9 only
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A woman with long, straight brown hair and light skin looks at the camera with a soft smile. She has brown eyes, subtle makeup, and is wearing a light olive top. The background is plain and dark, making her face the focal point. Her calm presence captures the quiet confidence of Samara Ariel.

Samara Ariel

Nov 22 only
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Jaylyn Tranice Bentley, a woman with medium-dark skin and wavy dark hair, smiles gently at the camera. She wears a lilac lace top and subtle makeup. The background is a soft, neutral color, making her the focal point of the image.

Jaylyn Tranice Bentley

Nov 22 only
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A man with fair skin, short red hair, and a full red beard smiles slightly. He wears a black V-neck shirt and is posed against a plain olive-green background. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the subtle confidence of Oliver Callahan.

Oliver Callahan

Nov 22 only
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Young woman with long dark hair smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a magenta top with short sleeves and a silver heart-shaped necklace. The background is a solid light blue. Her pose is relaxed, and her makeup is natural.

Jianna Caro

Nov 22 only
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Young woman with long brown hair and fair skin, wearing a black sleeveless top, stands against a plain light gray background. Katie Dinsmore looks at the camera with a neutral expression and slightly parted lips. Her cheeks have a natural, rosy tint.

Katie Dinsmore

Nov 22 only
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Young woman with long brown hair and fair skin looks at the camera with a slight smile. She has blue eyes, well-groomed brows, a small hoop nose ring, and wears a black top. The background is mottled dark blue.

Sam Evans

Nov 22 only
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Tori Greenlaw, a young woman with wavy, shoulder-length light brown hair, smiles softly. She wears a black off-the-shoulder top and a silver necklace with a Hamsa hand charm. The background is plain white, and her expression is warm and friendly.

Tori Greenlaw

Nov 22 only
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Joomin Hwang

Nov 22 only
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Smiling person with light skin, curly brown hair, wearing a black jacket with white detailing. The background is plain grey. Their expression is friendly and joyful, and they are facing the camera—this cheerful portrait features Samantha Levy.

Samantha Levy

Nov 22 only
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A woman with long, wavy brown hair and light skin smiles softly. She wears a maroon, collared top and natural makeup. The background is a solid, medium brown color, and the lighting highlights her face evenly.

Emma List

Nov 22 only
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A woman with long brown hair, hazel eyes, and light skin smiles at the camera. She is wearing a mustard yellow top and a delicate necklace with a small pendant. The background is a soft, blurred mauve color.

Brielle Mae

Nov 22 only
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A woman with curly dark hair smiles softly at the camera. She wears a blue floral top and has natural makeup. The background is a solid, muted pink. Her expression is warm and approachable, perfectly capturing Eva Marie Mastrangelo’s inviting charm.

Eva Marie Mastrangelo

Nov 22 only
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Emerson McAlister, with wavy dark hair and a short beard, looks into the camera with a neutral expression. He wears a dark jacket over a maroon shirt against a solid, muted red background with soft lighting.

Emerson McAlister

Nov 22 only
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A person with short dark hair and a trimmed beard smiles gently, tilting their head slightly and touching their chin with one hand. Wearing a teal shirt, Delano Mendoza is posed against a plain olive green background.

Delano Mendoza

Nov 22 only
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A man with a shaved head and short goatee, identified as Manny Milfort, wears a dark blazer over a white collared shirt and looks directly at the camera with a serious expression against a neutral background.

Manny Milfort

Nov 22 only
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Smiling person with a dark curly afro hairstyle, wearing a dark shirt, faces the camera against a blurred gray background. With warm brown skin and expressive eyes, Matiwonesa Munyaradzi exudes warmth and friendliness through their natural look.

Matiwonesa Munyaradzi

Nov 22 only
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Anika Padwekar, with long, wavy dark hair and medium skin, smiles softly. She wears subtle makeup and a sleeveless navy top. The soft, solid light blue background adds a professional, polished feel to the photo.

Anika Padwekar

Nov 22 only
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A young person with short, curly dark hair and light skin looks directly at the camera, wearing a dark blue collared shirt. The background is plain and softly lit, highlighting Adrian Rivera’s calm and confident expression.

Adrian Rivera

Nov 22 only
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A young woman with wavy light brown hair, wearing hoop earrings and a black top, smiles softly at the camera. The background is blurred with earthy tones, highlighting Allison Spann’s face.

Allison Spann

Nov 22 only
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A man with short dark hair and brown eyes looks at the camera with a slight smile. He wears a yellow and blue plaid shirt over a black T-shirt. The background is plain and softly lit, creating a warm, professional portrait atmosphere—an image that could easily feature Jeffrey Quintana Tapia.

Jeffrey Quintana Tapia

Nov 22 only
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A young woman with long brown hair smiles brightly at the camera. Jacquelyn vonAschwegue wears a pink sleeveless top, gold earrings, and a delicate gold necklace. The background is solid light pink, creating a cheerful and warm atmosphere.

Jacquelyn vonAschwegue

Nov 22 only
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A young woman, Tessa Washburn, with wavy brown hair, wearing a black top and gold hoop earrings, looks at the camera with a neutral expression. She has a nose ring, subtle makeup, and glossy lips. The background is a soft, light purple color.

Tessa Washburn

Nov 22 only
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A young woman with long dark hair smiles gently, showing dimples. She has smooth skin, natural makeup, and wears a sleeveless white top. The background is soft pink, creating a cheerful and warm atmosphere.

Katy Yeh

Nov 22 only
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Actor Therapy NYC

Pricing

  • $19.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $41.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $47 (includes $7 in fees)
  • Premiums: $52.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • Additional $6 If Purchased At Venue
  • Order Fees: 10% of ticket price, plus $3 facility fee
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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