Gilda Pianelli is Vice-President and co-owner of the University Center
for the Performing Arts. She has been involved in the entertainment
industry since 1977. Ms. Pianelli is an internationally renowned acting
coach and director of the University Center's theatre/film department.
She has trained actors, both children and adults, at the Center since
1984. Along with her teaching accomplishments, she maintains a high
profile as a successful director of theatre/film as well as lighting
designer for professional dance companies. Her lighting designs have
been seen all over the world while touring with the highly acclaimed
Body and Soul Dance Theatre (1982-1992). Currently she is the exclusive
lighting designer for the distinguished flamenco company Bailes Ferrer.
Ms. Pianelli's acting students have and continue to grace the
professional mediums of film, television and theatre from Los Angeles
to Broadway. She is a protégé of Mr. Eric Morris.