Truth in Fiction
Acting Studio
Ned Liebl, Acting Coach
Ned helps actors connect with their authentic truth and express that sincerity within the imaginary world of film, television, and theater--guiding students to magical moments where sincerity meets imagination and great acting can occur.
With over 25 years of professional acting experience in stage, film, and television, Ned brings a wealth of knowledge to his coaching. Ned's extensive acting training includes improvisational techniques from Second City, Meisner Technique from Jeff Goldblum and Playhouse West, personalization-based techniques from Susan Batson, Eric Morris, and John Markland, imagination-based techniques from Harry Mastrogeorge and Diana Castle, and moment-to-moment techniques from Richard Seyd, including Seyd's Trigger Approach to learning text which Ned teaches.
What you ultimately have in Ned as your acting coach is a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated mentor committed to your growth and the the art of acting.
Whether you're pursuing a professional career in acting, exploring the craft, or simply aiming to be the best actor you can be, Ned can help you get there.
Contact info@madisonactingclasses.com for a free introductory class!
2010 - present
"Ned brings great sensitivity to the process. He gently guides the student to greater self-discovery, and in the process leads them to places previously unknown to them. I
definitely recommend Ned as an acting coach!" - Edward Y.
"I had an amazing experience working with Ned. He made me feel very comfortable (which as a beginning actor, I needed). He has a very positive energy and helped me
IMMENSELY with my technique. I would highly recommend working with him." - Kelsey M.
Born and raised in Madison, Ned 's first stage performance was at age nine in a children's theater production of "Bye Bye Birdie". In college, Ned joined the Dennis Kern's improv-based Ark Repertory Theatre and went on to perform with Chris Farley and his brothers in the improvisational troupe "Mixed Nuts". He was then cast in his first professional play, "Without Pity". Shortly after, he moved to New York to further his dramatic studies and then onto Los Angeles.
Ned made his television debut in the starring role of Grady Gibson in the drama "Guilty or Innocent?". After several acclaimed theater and independent film productions, he made his studio feature film debut as Saint, a vigilante priest, in Sony Pictures' film "Cross", with Michael Clarke Duncan, and Danny Trejo. Later film roles include the imprisoned psychopath Yaxley in "The Evil Gene", the role of Saint in the "Cross" sequel "Cross Wars", and alien-abduction survivor Bernie Stanton in "Case 347".
Ned's latest professional stage credits include: Mechanic in "Middletown", Robert in "The Little Prince", Leonard in "Seminar" (Chance Theater), Lou D’Marco in Moth Theatre’s "Light Sensitive", and Le Bret in Ruskin Group Theatre’s "Cyrano de Bergerac".
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