Tony LoprestiMasterclasses & Workshops
Movement Director & Mime Educator
An internationally renowned movement director and mime artist, Tony Lopresti offers transformative masterclasses and workshops that bridge the worlds of music, theater, and movement. With over four decades of experience spanning performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to directorial work across three continents, Tony brings unparalleled expertise to his educational programming.
A multilingual artist and educator, Tony’s shaped productions throughout North America, Europe, and Africa. He serves as Movement Director for New York City's Academy of Sacred Drama and has been the Mime Director for Italy's prestigious Festival Musica sull'Acqua since 2009. His extensive background includes serving as Executive Director of the New York Pantomime Theatre and Guest Teaching Artist at the National Theatre Institute / Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and Fordham University Lincoln Center Theatre Program.
Tony's unique approach to movement education is informed by his diverse background in psychology, theatre, and mime. Trained at the highest levels with Stella Adler, Lee Strasberg Institute, and HB Studio, as well as specialized mime techniques with Moni & Mina Yakim, he’s recognized as the world's leading classical mime practitioner.
Educational Offerings
Movement for Musicians
Drawing from his extensive work with Festival Musica sull'Acqua, Tony offers specialized workshops for instrumentalists and singers:
Physical awareness and emotional connection to music
Ensemble awareness and non-verbal communication
Body-instrument relationship enhancement
Performance presence and stage presence
Classical Mime Technique
Designed for actors, dancers, and performing artists of all levels, these workshops explore:
Foundation of classical mime technique
Physical storytelling and emotional expression
Body control and spatial awareness
Character development through movement
Sacred Drama Movement Integration
Based on his groundbreaking work with the Academy of Sacred Drama, Tony offers specialized workshops in:
Integration of movement with baroque music
Historical gesture and contemporary interpretation
Tableau composition and dramatic staging
Character relationship development through movement
Top Questions-
Tony has led transformative workshops at prestigious institutions worldwide, including:
Festival Musica sull'Acqua (Italy) - Annual MACH Masterclass
Avaloch Farm Music Institute - Movement Integration Residency
Academy of Sacred Drama - Ongoing Movement Direction
Fordham University Lincoln Center Theatre Program
National Theatre Institute at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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Tony's teaching methodology combines rigorous physical training with deep emotional exploration.
Masterclasses, workshops, or residencies typically include:Daily movement technique sessions
Intensive physical training
Character development exercises
Ensemble work and performance preparation
Individual coaching and feedback
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Tony offers flexible workshop formats ranging from single-day intensives to week-long residencies. Programs can be customized for:
Professional performing artists
Conservatory students
Music ensembles
Theatre companies
Educational institutions
Please inquire to receive a custom quote for your organization.
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Not at all! One of Tony’s special gifts is bringing his expertise to both professional and emerging artists. Whether working with kids and teens in Africa, young artists in Italy, or leading community workshops at a church in the Bronx, Tony's approach helps performers discover how to speak powerfully without words. While based in NYC, he is available for masterclasses and workshops worldwide.