About

Erika Lupo is the founder of Acting-A-Part®, a dynamic acting school that’s been offering fun, interactive acting classes for kids and adults (ages 4 and up) for over 24 years. At Acting-A-Part®, students gain real-world experience in both stage and film acting, learning key skills that build confidence, creativity, and communication.

The classes are designed to be fun, engaging and hands-on! Whether it is a stage production, film or acting class each workshop is engaging and fun!! Erika brings in industry professionals, including casting directors and talent managers, to give students a firsthand look at the business and provide valuable feedback.

Before founding Acting-A-Part®, Erika taught English and developed the theater programs at Maplewood and Ramsey schools—programs that continue to thrive today. She also earned the Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Sussex County, NJ, in 2019, and hosts Women in the Loop, a podcast, where she talks with inspiring women in business and the arts.

Growing up on movie sets with her father, film producer Otto Salamon, Erika’s love for storytelling led her to recently direct the award-winning short film Hiding Bodies and the documentary Dodging Death, about her father’s experience as a Holocaust survivor and author.

Through Acting-A-Part®, Erika continues to offer students of all ages the chance to learn acting techniques, gain hands-on experience, and have fun while building their confidence and communication skills.

Testimonials

My son is so into acting now, that instead of using his 'wifi allowance time' on the ipad for looking-up how to excel in his DS games, he has been using his time researching roles & how to sing songs from 'Frozen' - which he has chosen to perform in this Fall at Acting-A-Part. He makes us so proud in so many ways...

We really enjoy Mrs. Lupo and the staff at Acting-A-Part. My daughter has experienced classes in and around NYC and always wants to come back to Acting-A-Part. She credits them in providing an atmosphere that makes learning fun and comfortable. Everyone there is so kind, and they make the experience something truly wonderful. The kids leave with some great memories, ones not only of acting, but of cast camaraderie. Congrats on a great place.

My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed participating in many Acting-a-Part theater classes over the past two years! The young actors develop their theatrical skills in a relaxed environment. The talented directors, music directors, and choreographers make sure the kids are having fun as they develop their confidence on stage. Owner and director Erica Lupo cares greatly about her students and ensures each has a fantastic experience.

I think ActChat is a great idea that helps me progress toward the goals I have for improving my skills and abilities as I work on my goal to become a voice-over talent. Each week I look forward to our virtual time together as your cheerful attitude, encouraging words, and constructive criticism help me express myself in ways I've not done before. I'm pleased with how this unique opportunity has helped me grow. At the start of each session, you ask me how I feel. With ActChat, I feel great!