Tom Lanno - Acting Coach, Makeup Artist & Theatre Specialist

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269 Brown Mountain Ridge Rd., Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605 PHONE ; (828) 268-0556 FAX: (828) 268-0058
EMAIL: tplanno@bellsouth.net

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Teaching Teachers
Today, I taught a 4 hour class in makeup to cosmetology teachers of western North Carolina. They were a fun and interesting group, and we covered the basics of stage makeup, planning, and some special effects. I made some bruises, burns, scars, and showed the basics of shadow and highlight. I sure enjoyed working with them and sharing my ideas and skills in makeup.
2:30 pm est

"Judgement House" Rehearsal
Tonight, I volunteered to help my friend, David Coffey, with a role he was playing in his church's production of Judgement House. He played a murderer sent to burn in Hell, and I helped with suggestions for both David and the scene. I was happy to be of service, and hope I made Hell a little better.
1:14 pm est

Friday, October 12, 2007

Videotaped Acting
I am experimenting with filming student work, then immediately offering suggestions and critique as we watch the monologue on my computer. My student, Bobbby, seemed to get a clearer idea of his performance and ways to change and strengthen his work. Interesting way to teach!
7:24 am est

Face Painting In Ashe Co.
Last evening I painted Halloween faces, clowns, pumpkins and ghosts for Mountain View Elementary School's Fall Festival (my wife, Pat, is the music teacher there.) Three hours of non-stop painting (pro bono) all for the school to raise funds for a field trip. Great fun!
7:18 am est

Friday, October 5, 2007

New Website

Welcome!Today, October 5, 2007, I have started my own website to announce my services in quality theatre instruction. Please explore my site. I am happy to receive your reactions and suggestions. Thank you! - TL

6:07 pm est


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Since moving to Blowing Rock and the western North Carolina High Country in 2005, I have offered my services in theatre as an acting coach, teacher, and makeup artist to area residents. My teaching ranges from kindergarten-aged children to adults, both privately and in public schools. I offer a wide range of learning experiences in a variety of theatre venues, from the novice to the advanced. Please feel free to contact me personally, for more information.

My services include:

  • Acting lessons
  • Coaching in Monologue & Scenework 
  • College Auditions in Theatre
  • Play Direction
  • Improvisation Instruction
  • Makeup & Makeup Instruction (Beauty, Stage & FX)
  • Face Painting & Instruction
  • Public Speaking
  • Tutoring in English & Literature
  • Workshops, Demonstrations & Consultations
  • A residency in theatre through the Mountain Arts Program of Western North Carolina

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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Site  Southwark, England
Star in the spotlight

"Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss, you'll still be one of the stars!" - TL

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I am a proud member of the following organizations:

Watauga Arts Council
Watauga Arts Summer Camp
Make a Difference Summer Camp
Watauga County Public Schools (Substitute Teacher)
Mountain Arts Program of Western North Carolina
Appalachian State University - Senior Scholars
The Speech & Theatre Association of New Jersey

Tom Lanno is a certified teacher of Theatre & Speech
 in North Carolina and New Jersey.

Who's Who Among America's Teachers - 1992, 2004, & 2005
NJ Governor's Award For Outstanding Teacher of Speech & Theatre 1990 

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This Dustin Hoffman interview says it all.

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