Vic Vallaro

Vic Vallaros's professional experience spanned 40 years in varied areas of the performing arts. Originally a dancer, Vic studied at the Metropolitan Opera School of Ballet in New York. Vic developed his craft as an actor appearing in 14 seasons of summer stock, 4 Broadway companies, 13 companies of "West Side Story", 3 national companies, and numerous other theatre groups. He performed, choreographed and instructed in all aspects of dance. Directing followed choreography. Vic segued from dance to acting. He worked with a number of acting teachers but the ones who had the most influence were John Cassavettes, Wyn Handman, Michael Gazzo and Cory Allen. Vic's producing background included owning his own company in New York, which concerned itself with bringing Off Broadway to the college and university circuit. Vic augmented this with the unique experience of being a managerial consultant to Groucho Marx. Vic's teaching background spanned 12 years with work done privately at various profe