On June 14, 2017 actor, writer, director, and producer Tony Lo Bianco gave the presentation “From Brooklyn to Broadway and Beyond” at JCU. The talk, part of the Institute for Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, covered a myriad of topics including dedication, inspiration, motivation, and overcoming fear.

Lo Bianco’s one-off appearance in Rome marked a break in the Italian-American actor’s tour of the United States giving this inspirational presentation. Brooklyn-born Lo Bianco, who has appeared in over 100 films, television programs, and stage performances, was characteristically direct with the audience: “My being here is not to make you comfortable! But in the end, if the shoe fits, I hope you wear it comfortably and completely. There’s nothing like the feeling of a new pair of shoes that you never expected to own.”