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

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