Communicating with actors on the film set is an art in itself. During this one day course, you will discover techniques for motivating actors to reach their best performances. Through scene study, improvisations, exercises and script analysis, the directors and writers in the class will gain insight into how actors work and develop a practical directorial toolset. Students perform in several scenes as actors and are given a chance to direct one another as well. The course can be very rewarding for those seeking to seriously understand and work with actors.

Reno Venturi is a Producer/Director, CEO Actors Gym & Acting Coach who has many professional credits to his name. Reno has directed many award-winning shows such as Gypsy, Cabaret, Nuts and Brighton Beach Memoirs, to name a few. His performances include productions of Man of La Mancha, The Fantasticks,"1940's Radio Show" and The Diaries of Adam and Eve shown in venues throughout California, Missouri, Boston, Maine, FL, CT and New York. In addition to Reno's stage credits, he has many acting & directing credits including national commercials, TV, films and Indie project films including the Sundance Film Festival. 

He has taught acting for Yale University, Sacred Heart University, New England Academy of Theatre (NEAT) and High Desert Talent Agency as well as for schools and colleges in California, Connecticut & New York. Reno has directed & Produced the "Short & NEAT One-Act Play Festival”, which is a staple of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, since 2000. Previously the Artistic Managing Director of the New England Academy of Theatre, he now owns and operates his own acting & producing company, the Actors Gym & Talent located at TripPeg Movie Studios. 


$175 (non-members)
$150 (SECTFilm members)

Price includes lunch and a light dinner.

Please visit his website at: http://www.actorsgym.net/

Please contact Robert Canelli at robertcanelli@sectfilm.net for availability and to secure your seat.

Seating is limited and not guaranteed until payment is received.

Checks should be made payable to SECTFilm and can be mailed to:

SECTFILM
P.O. Box 1508
New London, CT 06320

Payments are non-refundable.

You will receive an email confirming your payment and reserved seat as well as the details regarding your workshop.