BENO URENA
Hey there!
I'm Beno, an actress and dancer based in Trumbull, Connecticut. Theatre-trained, a little goofy, and always ready to work.
Born in the Dominican Republic
I grew up with my mom, my dad and my older brother, and we moved around a lot: Florida, California, then Connecticut. I got really good at being the new kid.
Learning from people who work in the business
I trained in theatre, film and TV with directors, coaches and professors who are working professionals. This is who taught me:
Cady HuffmanTony Award winner for The Producers and WCSU instructor who directed me in Season's Greetings.- Sal TrapaniProfessor of Theatre Arts at WCSU and a working director, writer and composer with an MFA from USC and membership in SAG-AFTRA.
- Matt NewtonActor, acting coach and film director with television credits including Criminal Minds, who teaches acting for the camera.
Chris BolanFilm and theatre director who teaches acting and voice and diction at WCSU, and co-director of the documentary Satisfied.- Pamela McDanielProfessor at WCSU and coordinator of its BFA Acting program.
- John Hickok and Tim HowardWCSU faculty: John teaches Meisner technique, and Tim coordinates the musical theatre program.
- Jonathan YukichAward-winning playwright and director, and Coordinator of Theater Arts at the University of New Haven.
- Margaret SavilonisAssociate professor and theater coordinator at the University of New Haven, with a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin.
Dancing since 2004
I've trained in musical theatre, jazz, ballet, contemporary and modern, with performers and choreographers who've worked at the top level:
- Jennifer TurreyFormer Radio City Rockette who toured nationally and internationally in 42nd Street.
- Mary Ann LambChoreographer and assistant choreographer on FX's Fosse/Verdon, with performance credits in City Center's Encores! series.
- Diana Dart HarrisChoreographer with more than 30 years in musical theatre and 19 years with New Haven Ballet, and author of the textbook Beginning Musical Theatre Dance.
- Claire AltamuraCo-founder of the Bethel Conservatory of the Arts.
- Lisa Norona and Julie McDonaldMaster classes in musical theatre dance and tap.
Trumbull, Connecticut
Currently exploring opportunities in film, television and directing.
Offstage, I'm into gaming, photography and watching Dancing with the Stars with friends.
P.S. Still available to play Black Cat. Just saying.
The work
Pick an issue. Each one opens its own reel, credits and photos.
Say hi.
Seeking representation.
Let's make something.
Use this email for business inquiries. We can stay up late and chat. I have to be up early in the morning though.
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