Todd Bruno
Acting Instructor / Coach
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Passionate Teacher experience in helping adult learners and minor students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of Acting and The Meisner Technique through acting exercises and scene study. Emphasizes The Reality of Doing, Reading Behavior and Reacting Honestly with exercises like The Repetition Game, Independent Activities and The Knock at the Door. Guides students on using the elements of a good Doing, with the goal of empowering them to fully prepare themselves to perform a scene. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Acting Instructor
L.A. Actors Institute
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted the performance section of the Institute's Television Episodic class in an On-Camera scene study format.
- Conducted the performance section of the Institute's Booking Commercials class, including instruction in Improv and On-Camera performance.
Acting Instructor
Rising Starz Music & Performance Academy
Davie, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Organized & conducted the academy's Acting for Pros Teens class, introducing students to The Meisner Technique through Meisner exercises and scene study.
- Organized & conducted the academy's Acting for Pros JR class, introducing students to The Meisner Technique through Meisner exercises and scene study.
Acting Instructor
The Studio Orlando
Orlando, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted the performance section of the Studio's Adult Episodic class in an On-Camera scene study format.
- Conducted the performance section of the Studio's Youth Episodic class in an On-Camera scene study format.
- Conducted the performance section of the Studio's Working the Commercial Market class, including Improv instruction and On-Camera performance.
- Conducted the performance section of the Studio's Adult Advanced Episodic class in an On-Camera scene study format.
Private Acting Coach
Individual Clients
Various, Various
06.2010 - Current
- Provided individualized coaching for actors preparing for specific Film & Episodic projects.
- Provided scene study sessions for students in a concentrated individualized setting.
Acting Instructor
Sol Children Theatre
Boca Raton, FL
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Organized & conducted Improv classes for Teens & Pre-Teens.
- Instructed students on the basics of Improv, including accepting every offer and setting up the platform for a scene.
- Emphasized the importance of Meisner's Reality of Doing in creating a good improv scene.
Acting Instructor
The Acting School Of South Florida
Hollywood, FL
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Created the curriculum for the school's Improv for Actors class.
- Created the curriculum for the school's The Film Actor class.
- Conducted the school's Improv for Actors class, emphasizing the basics of creating a good Improv scene.
- Conducted the school's The Film Actor class in a Hot-Set format utilizing a camera, lights, boom mic, set pieces and props.
- Instructed and drilled students in set etiquette, the technical challenges of performing on a film set, and preparing to perform using The Meisner Technique.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 09.1987 - 06.1991
Professional Acting Certificate - Acting
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of The Theater
New York, NY 08.1992 - 05.1994
Skills
Classroom management
Curriculum Development
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Professional Actor for 27 years
- 40+ Film and Episodic credits (imdb.me/toddbruno)
- 3 Nominations and 2 Best Actor awards
- Producer of 8 films, including 1 Best Film award
Timeline
Acting Instructor
L.A. Actors Institute
01.2022 - Current
Acting Instructor
Rising Starz Music & Performance Academy
01.2022 - Current
Acting Instructor
The Studio Orlando
05.2021 - Current
Acting Instructor
Sol Children Theatre
05.2015 - 07.2017
Private Acting Coach
Individual Clients
06.2010 - Current
Acting Instructor
The Acting School Of South Florida
08.2009 - 06.2014
Professional Acting Certificate - Acting
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of The Theater
08.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Vanderbilt University
09.1987 - 06.1991