Artistic Director

It was very exciting to have the opportunity to design and execute the senior capstone elements for North Carolina A&T State Universities National Award-Winning Theatre Arts Program. Being an alumni made this experience even more important and rewarding. Cultivating new talent is at the heart of my work and it is my hope that you will see the unique voice they each have to contribute to the world of entertainment, performance, and the arts.

If you are interested in learning more about these talented artists and Lelund Durond Studios please email me at lelunddurondstudios@gmail.com or visit my website www.lelunddurond.com

Lelund Durond Thompson

Lelund Durond Thompson

Lelund Durond Thompson is the founder of Lelund Durond Studios. He enjoys using his skills as an actor, acting coach, photographer, writer and director to tell stories that heal and capture people in their best light. After studying acting at North Carolina A&T State University (BFA) and Case/Cleveland Play House (MFA), Lelund started my career as a professional actor in New York while also working regional, off-Broadway and international shows in theaters and venues like Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Actors Theatre of Louisville and the Sons d’Hiver Festival in Paris (with iconic American artist Melvin van Peebles). In 2010, he discovered his passion for photography. Since then, Lelund’s photos have been featured in publications like The New York Times, LA Times, People Magazine, GQ and Playbill. I’ve enjoyed capturing artists from Ricky Martin to Sting, Daniel Radcliff to Danielle Brooks, Cynthia Erivo, Corey Hawkins, and many of New York’s and Hollywood’s most talented artists. Lelund has attracted and secured clients/projects like Diane Guerrero and Joivan Wade (“Doom Patrol”, HBO Max), Radha Blank (Sundance 2019 Directing Award Winner for “The Forty Year Old Version”, coming to Netflix) and “Respect”, the upcoming MGM feature film about the life of Aretha Franklin (featuring clients Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans).