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Emmy-Nominated Director to Teach Workshop for Young Actors
Emmy nominated director will impart professional advice and real tips to young budding actors during an immersive, hands-on workshop.

Is your son or daughter ready for his or her big break? Want the insider scoop on acting for film, television or commercials? The Stonington Community Center (COMO) welcomes back Michael T. Lombardi to lead an acting workshop that will prepare youth for acting on film.
Young actors ages 10-17 who want a career in television, film, or commercials will receive insider tips, experienced training, and work with professionals at the Acting for the Camera workshop! This hands-on, one day class will teach critical acting skills, such as how to differentiate between film, stage and television scripts, to effectively read from a teleprompter, to ace your auditions, either in person or online, and to banish on-set anxiety.
Workshop leader Michael Lombardi is an accomplished actor, writer, producer, and Emmy-nominated director. He created the hit family comedy television series, Welcome to Grandpaville, and the upcoming new comedy series The Misadventures of Brooke & Carly.
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Acting for the Camera will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the COMO, located at 28 Cutler Street, Stonington, CT. The cost for the day is $160 for members and $190 for nonmembers. For more information, or to register for the workshop, please visit thecomo.org/drama-programs. Call the COMO at 860-535-2476 with any questions.