Actors Gym

“There are as many acting methods out there as there are actors. Each one of us – each one of my students – is unique. The thrill for me, as a teacher, is to tap into that uniqueness and watch my actors grow. How is that done? By first accepting that there is no one technique that fits all. Stanislavski, Meisner, and others have their place – which is why I’ve spent the past 35 years studying their work. That said, my immediate goal when I coach people is to discover exactly how each one learns, and then to hone in on what is specifically needed. Individual students have invested more time than others in certain areas: auditioning skills, cold reading, dropping regional accents, projecting, improving movement – the list is endless. The common thread through all of it is that I believe you can only build on a solid foundation. Which means that an actor’s fundamental tool – his confidence in himself and his work – is reinforced even as he works on what needs to be developed. It is work. But, as I’ve said, it’s thrilling. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the process.”

Reno Venturi

Brief Bio

Reno Venturi is a Director, Actor, Vocalist and Acting Coach who has many stage credits to his name. Award-winning shows Reno has directed include 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 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 at the Sundance Film Festival. He has taught acting for the High Desert Talent Agency, Sacred Heart University, New England Academy of Theatre (NEAT), 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 located at Trippeg Movie Studios. Most recently Reno has been responsible for finding acting jobs for aspiring new talent and has a very successful show he directed on tour now, "Nipples To The Wind." Reno currently has several actors working on and off Broadway.