“Where movement, breath, sound and speech unite in the integrated expression of thought and feeling.”

The Expressive Actor Technique

It is an innovative guide to training your body, mind, and spirit to deliver top-notch dramatic performances. Master teacher Michael Lugering’s pioneering approach and smart exercises synthesize the traditionally disparate disciplines of acting, voice, and movement into one unified method by placing you in direct contact with the physical sensations that are responsible for expressing your body’s deepest, richest thoughts and feelings.

  • "The Expressive Actor technique has been life changing for me. It helped me discover my body as an instrument and learn to own my space. I've learned to create dynamic characters with my body and voice."

    —Christian Cooper (Teacher Trainee)

  • "Expressive Actor technique and the tools explored in the technique prove to be a successful path to integrated action. Every workshop shared has been met with enthusiastic response and students excited about the discoveries made and a new shared vocabulary with the Expressive Continuum!"

    —Kristi Shamburger (Instructor)

  • "The Expressive Continuum has become an essential (and efficient) part of my work with actors of all experience levels in workshops, classes, and the full production development process. I find the introduction of Expressive Actions and the associated filtering exercises quickly empower actors to trust their instincts and lead to richer performances and a strong sense of ensemble."

    —Lynn Perkins (Instructor)

  • "Michael Lugering's Expressive Actor work provided techniques and processes for an external-to-internal approach. His sensing-first philosophy has been the most significant influence on my work as a theater artist."

    —Burton Tedesco (Instructor)

  • "Working with The Expressive Actor changed the trajectory of my vision and approach to performance and my own teaching. It is work which connects you to yourself in a way which serves you beyond the stage and into real life."

    —Laura James (Instructor)

  • "The Expressive Actor is essential to contemporary actor training in both stage and screen. Artists cultivate a deep understanding and connection to their physical & vocal instrument, develop an accessible vocabulary in their work as a theatre artist, and have a practical guide to creating dynamic character when approaching any script. It is the most valuable tool and pedagogy I have as a practicing professional artist and educator. "

    —Lisa Fischel (Instructor)