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I’ll be making an appearance at The Peoples Improv Theater tomorrow for a live comedy event.
The event will also feature Todd Barry, improv group “The Scene Players”, sketch group “Murderfist” recently featured in the NY Times, and more. Rock and Roll!

As audition season picks up and I’m hitting the pavement in New York during these epic snow storms, I booked a commercial this week. That’s all I’m at liberty to say for now.

This should be a fun one. Stay tuned!

Asabiyyah: A New Social Cohesion, a feature length indie film in which I played the lead has been accepted into the Bare Bones Film Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma  www.asabiyyahmovie.org

View or print my recent newsletter with reviews from Chemistry of Love and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow here  –  Matt Baxter Luceno, one sheet Nov ’13

I will once again be appearing as “Ichabod Crane” in James Rana’s highly acclaimed adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.  If you missed the show in Cape May we have a 1 week run at Ocean Professional Theatre Company in Manahawkin, NJ.  Performances are Oct. 23 – 27

Now that I’m back in NY I had new headshots done at the beginning of October.  Thanks to Davis Llloyd Studio (Ken Davis & Robert Lloyd Weisman).  I’ll be updating the site soon with the new shots.  I have most of the new ones online here  – resumes.actorsaccess.com/mattbaxterluceno

This lively show is a hit.  We’ve had good houses and great reviews. Only 6 more performances of this world premiere in Cape May.  Wednesday – Saturdays through August 31   www.eastlynnetheater.org/

Check out the interview I did which is now online on broadwayworld   nj.broadwayworld.com/article/Meet-Matt-Baxter-Luceno-ELTCs-Ichabod-Crane-in-THE-LEGEND-OF-SLEEPY-HOLLOW

” Matt Baxter Luceno is a great Ichabod Crane and is even likeable when he allows ambition to lead him astray. He is also too good looking for his own good and exhibits a fine baritone voice. It’s no wonder that Katrina Van Tassel played by the delectable Elisa Pupko falls for him hook, line, and sinker.. “

” Stahlhuth has assembled a fine cast of professionals who never flinch for a minute and are very fast on their feet. ” – Ed Wismer, Cape May Star and Wave

” Matt Baxter Luceno, appealingly elegant and courtly as Ichabod Crane (on his good behavior), arouses our sympathy as the harassed and terrified outsider. In addition, Mr. Luceno possesses a wonderful singing voice. This is well displayed in scenes in which — as a pretext for wooing her — he teaches Katrina to sing. “

” This fine production of The Legend of Sleepy Holly is child-friendly (and certainly adult-friendly as well). It reminds me of the teleplays of early television (which can be viewed on YouTube and at the Museum of Broadcasting): A time when, with good scripts, fine actors and direction, and with only basic scenery and props, delightful and enduring works were created. ” – Jay Reisberg, Culture Catch        culturecatch.com/theater/sleepy-hollow 

” Matt Baxter Luceno’s performance as Ichabod Crane was endearing, yet a bit creepy – very true to the character in the book. “

” The most remarkable features of the production are an outstanding adaptation, astounding cast, and precise direction.”  ” This play was engaging and it moved. ” – Tom Sims, Arts Editor, Exit Zero

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow opened successfully last week.  We run Wednesday – Saturday nights through August 31 in Cape May, NJ.  More info at www.eastlynnetheater.org/   Cast pictured below