Learn How to Audition with Maryanne Arena at GO ART!

GCC Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Maryanne Arena is hosting an Saturdays in April from 11am – 1pm.   Classes will include: Picking appropriate material, contrasting monologues, cold readings, improv). Nail that next audition by working with Maryanne and learning the essentials!  The class will cost $180 for the 4 week session but the knowledge you will come away with will serve participants for years to come. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited.  This workshop is for Highschoolers to adults only.  To register and reserve your spot visit www.goart.org/programming/exlporeart/exploreart-adult/

Professor Bio: Maryanne Arena is a professional entertainer who has taught acting and other theatre subjects for over 30 years. She has been the Director of Fine and Performing Arts at Genesee Community College for twenty years. Maryanne holds an M.F.A from Brooklyn College where she was mentored by Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, and has studied with some of the world’s greatest professionals. Maryanne has won the prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Award twice. She is a published author and has won awards for her acting and directing. She is a judge for the KCACTF

organization and has participated in and conducted workshops for The Theatre Association of NYS. She is a voting member of the Screen Actors Guild, and before embarking on a teaching career, she was a professional actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and director. Maryanne was a resident member of the LORT Company P.A Stage and performed many leads in professional summer stock. Her students are currently performing on Broadway, nightclubs, children’s theatre touring, cruise ships, television and movies. She knows what it takes to successfully nail that audition for any

venue (conservatory auditions, Broadway, touring, improv, and community theatre).