THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE INSTITUTE ADDS ACTING COACH TO ESTEEMED FACULTY

(Jupiter, FL.) August 8, 2007 - The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is pleased to announce that Marc Durso is joining the faculty of the Theatre Institute. Working with Education Director, Judy Gelman, Durso will teach advanced acting to both students and adults.

Durso, a member of Actors Equity, SAG/AFTRA and the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers has been teaching in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Orlando as well as in Europe.  He has been Assistant Director to such stars as Alan Arkin, Tony Stevens, Ann Reinking and Charles Nelson Reilly.  A devotee of the Uta Hagen Method of Acting, Marc has designed a course of study for children, teens and adults based on this technique.  His students have performed extensively in TV and film as well as on Broadway, in regional Equity theatres and in national tours. 

His classes will take place at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Institute beginning September 17^th, 2007.  These classes are for the serious student of the theatre and require an audition for acceptance.  Interested persons should call the theatre at 561-743-2666 ext. 123 to register for an audition time.  Auditions will be held on Monday, August 27^th from 4 - 8 p.m.  A three minute monologue is required.  Adults interested in taking Marc's adult acting workshop may also call the theatre for information and registration. 

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Institute opened in September 2006 as a local conservatory founded to bring quality education in the performing arts to children, teens and adults of all abilities. The Institute is located inside the Maltz Jupiter Theatre at 1001 E. Indiantown Road and State Road A1A in Jupiter.  For more information visit http://www.jupitertheatre.org/ or call 561-575-2223 or 800-445-1666.