THOMAS PRADO
Actor • Director • Musician • Creative Storyteller
From New York / Based in Atlanta.
Email: thomaspradocollege@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (773) 896-8106
Website: www.thomas-prado.com
PERFORMING ARTS • ACTING • FILMING
Peter and the Star Catcher: One-Act Competition — Secondary Antagonist — 2025
Won Regionals and placed 3rd in State among 64 schools.
Slightly Crazy: Short Film — Lead Actor — 2025
Protagonist wrongly sent to an insane asylum after forgetting to pay for a bagel.
SKIN: Short Film — Voice Actor — 2025
Narration as a podcaster explaining the lore of the boo hag.
Spamalot: Musical Theatre (In progress) — Alpharetta High School — 2025–2026
Silence of the Lambs: Scene Recreation — Dr. Chilton — 2024
Portrayed Dr. Chilton boasting superiority over Hannibal Lecter.
Project HB: Short Film — Actor — 2024
Played the Briefcase Defender in an ACTVF student film.
Timbuctoo Institute: Promotional Film — Director — 2024
Directed a film promoting social justice, climate justice, and scientific awareness.
The Pretender: Drum Cover Music Video — Director/Musician/Editor — 2024
Cinematic multi-angle music video filmed on a NYC pier.
TRAINING • CLASSES
Catapult Acting Studios: On-Camera Acting — 2025–2026
Scene study, character development, and hands-on performance.
Academy for Careers in Television & Film (ACTVF): 2023–2025
Directing, Post-production, Sound, Scriptwriting, G&E, Production Design, Camera, Acting.
Instructors: Jeff Crook, Grace Giardina.
Founder: Film Analysis Club (ACTVF) — 2023–2025
Led weekly film dissections and discussions on directing and storytelling.
ACTVF Acting College Course: Stage Acting — 2024
Training in blocking, diction, projection, and on-stage presence.
Advanced Theatre: Stage Acting — Alpharetta High School — 2025
Advanced movement, character work, and live performance.
ACTVF Critical Thinking College Course: 2023
Training in analytical communication for directing and writing.
BLMusic School (Brazil): Drumming — 2021–2022
School of Rock (Chicago): Drumming — 2022–2023
PERSONAL CREATIVE PROJECTS
HOPE (Hispanic Organization Promoting Education): Magician/Presenter — 2025
Performed a magic show and delivered a motivational talk about making the impossible possible.
Timbuctoo Promotional Video: Director/Writer — 2024
Short film promoting social and climate justice awareness.
The Pretender Drum Cover: Director/Musician/Editor — 2024
Cinematic music video filmed on a NYC pier.
Instagram Drumming Content: Creator — 2022–2025 — @thomasp_drummer
Self-produced drum covers demonstrating creativity and consistent production.
DnD Game Master: Acting, Improv & Creative Writing — Ongoing
Creates original characters and narratives through improvisation, performance, and storytelling.
MUSIC • DRUMMING & PERCUSSION
BLMusic Showcase: Brazil — Drummer — 2021
Rock and Rio School Festival: Drummer — 2022
School of Rock: Chicago — Drummer — 2022–2023
ACTVF Talent Shows: Drummer — 2023–2024
Pep Rally: Drummer — 2024
Wind Symphony Orchestra (Niles West High School): — Percussionist — 2022–2023
Kansas City Wind Ensemble Showcase: Percussionist — 2023
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Languages: English, Portuguese
Accents: American, British
Acting Skills: Stage combat, improv, voice acting, on-camera performance
Music: Drum set & percussion (4+ years)
Creative Tools: Unreal Engine 5 & Blender (VFX/3D)
Magic: Close-up magic
Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2 years)
Character Creation: Creature/monster design (performance-driven)
Storytelling: World building & improvised narrative (DnD)
AWARDS & HONORS
One Act Regional Champion — 2025
Won Regionals and placed 3rd in State with Peter and the Starcatcher ensemble.
Principal’s Honor Roll — 2024 (twice), 2025
Recognized multiple times for academic excellence.
Invited Peer Leader — ACTVF — 2025
Selected for leadership and mentorship qualities in the school’s freshman program.