Director

Acting Coach

Audition Coach & Teacher

MARY MCGINLEY

 
 
At the Actors Real World Studio Actors Real World Studio is dedicated to teaching technique that is usable for the real-world work situations that professional actors find themselves in, as opposed to the idealistic dream that acting schools and universities feed us. This means learning how to make the best choices fast, and consistently. It means learning how to be flexible, smart and effective. It also means having respect for yourself as a professional and organizing your art like a business. Working with all levels, beginner to advanced, Mary offers a variety of workshops and coaching opportunities to fit your needs. Classes MONOLOGUE MADNESS FALL WORKSHOPS As a way of saying thanks to all the great actors I’ve work with this year, I’m offering my Monologue Madness Workshop at a great price. Reawaken the actor within. Rejuvenate your stale audition pieces. Find, once again, the creativity that makes acting exciting. CLASS CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR SPRING SCHEDULE. Cost: Only $20! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Register here: SHAKESPEARE MORNING INTENSIVE This is a great workshop for both those who are new to Shakespeare and those who want a refresher. Through an intensive morning of play you will find meaning, joy and excitement in acting the most beautiful material an actor can sink his teeth into. Offered on December 4. Cost: Only $20! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Register here: The Actors Co-Op is a program created by actors for actors. It’s a program where actors get to choose what they work on: • Technique • Scene study • Audition sides • Monologues • Style work • On-camera work • Work is done in a supportive atmosphere where participants can get feedback from their peers if they want it, or from the director who facilitates the group. • The program will end with a spring scene showcase for an invited industry audience for those who wish to participate. • Each participant will receive 2 eCoaching sessions scheduled at the actor's convenience, a $60 value. Costs are kept low to make this the most reasonable and valuable workshop an actor can participate in: $20 per session. Focus is also placed on networking, career support and professional development. The co-op workshop is facilitated by acting teacher Mary McGinley, a director with 25 years of experience working with actors and in casting offices of regional theaters. Entrance into the Actor’s Co-Op are by interview/audition only. Please email us for an application. Coaching ECoaching offers the convenience of receiving coaching in your own home via the Internet. Scheduling can be flexible, setting up regularly scheduled session or last-minute appointments as needed through the use of Skype. In a 30-minute coaching session Mary will help you with monologues, scene work, work on your current productions, or work on sides for auditions. Requires a computer with a webcam, high-speed Internet connection and a Skype account. Cost, $30 for a 30-minute session, paid through Pay Pal Special Package: 4 ECoaching sessions for $90 paid in advance - a savings of $30 Group Coaching: these hour-long sessions, conducted in a Manhattan studio are limited to 4 members and focus on the individuals’ needs. The added advantage to these session are the group support with career development and a sense of accountability that gives structure to the actor’s business plans. Cost: $100 a month for 3 sessions a month, payable in advance. Group Coaching 1 Month: Special Package: 2 months for $150, a savings of $50 Group Coaching 2 Months: Private Coaching: one-on-one private, hour-long sessions tailored to your needs. Work will include the choice and crafting of monologues, script analysis and preparation for audition sides and production material, as well as career development strategies. Cost: $75 per session. Special Introductory Package: $240 for 4 sessions per month, paid in advance, includes the cost of studio rental – a savings of $80 or more. (Promotion is for first time students only, must be paid in advance, no refunds.) Introductory Private Coaching Package: COACHING POLICIES Zen & the Art of Auditioning is a free evening workshop based on techniques to ground the actor, to help you get past the anxiety of the audition situation and acquire “mind like water” – that is a sense of peace and assurance. Monologues and their preparation will be explored. Cost: Free, reservation required. Date: The fall session is over. Watch here for a spring date. Reserve here: auditionmd@gmail.com Audition Intensive in NC: A day-long intensive workshop in audition techniques exploring monologues, cold readings and songs for musicals, to be presented this spring in New Bern NC. Date & location TBA. Auditions Currently casting for the 2012 Carolinian Shakespeare Festival. Classically trained, experienced actors are encouraged to submit their photo resumes to the casting office at: carolinianshakes@gmail.com Policy.htmlmailto:auditionmd@gmail.commailto:carolinianshakes@gmail.comshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2

Events and Workshops

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EVENTS - CONTACT

"Mary saw beyond convention and right into the soul of the character.  She gave me the freedom to explore one of Shakespeare's most three dimensional women with graceful guidance: posing questions when they needed to be posed and giving me space when she knew my process needed it.  I was able to reach the level I knew Juliet needed to get to because of Mary's patience as well as the rehearsal environment she fostered which allowed me to take enormous risks."

  1. -Sarah K. Lippmann, actress

  2. -Mabou Mines, NADA, Gold Coast Shakespeare

Upcoming Directing Projects


“Much Ado About Nothing” at Carolinian Shakespeare Festival in New Bern, NC.  August 2012.  See www.csfest.net.


“Henry IV Pt 2” staged reading at Carolinian Shakespeare Festival in New Bern, NC.  August 2012.  See www.csfest.net.


Original Work TBA at Carolinian Shakespeare Festival in New Bern, NC.  August 2012.  See www.csfest.net.

“Mary is LMAO funny! Mary directs clearly and concisely, and she gets the most humor out of a situation on stage. She is also compassionate and understanding behind the scenes. She creates a safe environment that brings out the best in most performers (there are few losers even she can't save).”

Noemi de la Puente, actress

Delaware Theatre, Carolinian Shakespeare Festival