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Luke Stursma

Hair: Dirty Blond     Eyes: Brown    Height: 6’2     Age: 24 


Film & Theater

ProductionRoleTheatre / Director
UrinetownOfficer LockstockNebraska Repertory Theatre / Ann Marie Pollard
The FlickSamNebraska Repertory Theatre / Jamie Bullins
Jane Eyre: The MusicalEdward RochesterUNL School of Music / Amy Johnson
The Magic FluteLead EnsembleUNL School of Music / Bill Shomos
The Way to the WayHorse, Fish (VO, Puppeteer)Nebraska Repertory Theatre / Andy Park
ShakesFEARMacbeth, VO ActorNebraska Repertory Theatre / Andy Park

 


Training & Education

BFA in Acting
Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Vocal Performance Minor
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Key Instructors & Focus Areas

  • David Michael Long: Suzuki (3rd Generation), Movement, Acting, Film Acting
  • Ann Marie Pollard: Voice & Speech, Accents and Dialects, Voice-Over Acting
  • Rafael Untalan: Acting, Shakespeare, Auditions, Professional Practice
  • Ian Borden: Stage Combat, Directing, Story Analysis

Study Abroad — Shakespeare’s Globe, London

  • Kevin Bennett: Acting, Ensemble Work
  • Salvatore Sorce: Voice Training
  • Yarit Dor: Stage Movement
  • Simon Scardfield: Text Analysis
  • Huw Prall: Historical Dance

Additional Training

  • Frantic Assembly Movement Masterclass — with Steve Kirkham
  • Meisner Acting & Singing Study — UNL School of Music, with Amy Johnson & Ann Marie Pollard

Skills

  • Vocal: 10+ years of singing, 7 years of professional voice lessons
    • Trained in classical, musical theatre, and contemporary styles
  • Movement & Dance: Ballroom Dance, Musical Theatre, Historical Dance
  • Voice Accents: MLE, RP, Scottish (general), Irish (general), New York (general)
  • Stage Combat: SAFD Certified — Unarmed, Single Sword, Knife
  • Language Tools: IPA Proficient
  • Other: U.S. Driver’s License, Valid Passport