Being a student, I can honestly say that it is not so easy to get up in acting class and perform. It makes all the difference to have a coach who creates a comfortable environment to work in. Ron Piretti's class was not only comfortable but it was fun! I remember my class talking about the games we played and the confidence we had gained. For myself especially, the experience stuck. The relaxing warm up, the group games and the monologue work was full of the joy that comes with acting. I was especially excited to learn stage combat from Mr. Piretti because he has a gift for keeping balance between work and play. My friends and I had a great time beating the snot out of each other, while at the same time, we kept an awareness for each others safety with the guidance of Ron Piretti. All in all both classes were more than just comfortable and fun, they were classes that I learned from. Personally, the most valuable lesson I learned from Mr. Piretti was to have a "no-fear attitude" which has opened so many doors for me and all I can say is thank you!”

I was a student of Ron's for many years, and now we are colleagues! On both sides of the process, I can tell you firsthand, Ron is a fantastic coach who can really help you feel great about your work. His patient, caring bedside manner really creates a safe atmosphere where you can make discoveries. There's no mumbo-jumbo- he focuses on simplicity and what brings out your best qualities. I love Ron!”

About a month ago I attended an amazing musical theater intensive called Broadway Theater Project. Here is where I met Ron as one of the acting teachers. He also showed us the world of stage combat. Almost every week we would either have one of the two classes Ron was teaching. Even though the classes usually ran for about an hour, hour an half, they felt so much shorter than that; due to the useful and great knowledge Ron was giving us. Although I enjoyed his acting class, I really grew an interest for his Stage combat class. Seeing the many ways a stage fight is done and the choreography aspect of it that interested me and has made me want to pursue it outside the Broadway Theater Project. ”