COACH
TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH YOUR VERY VOICE ™️
Alongside working as an actor, Mary Claire is a professional Acting and Speech Coach.
MC began studying Bel Canto technique as a singer at a young age, then learned the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies.
She went on to earn her MFA from California Institute of the Arts; mentored there by Denise Woods, Fran Bennett, Dwight Bacquie, Cynthia DeCure, Deborah Ross-Sullivan, Mary Lou Rosato, Marissa Chibas, and Rafael Lopez-Barrantes. She taught as co-professor for Voice and Speech for the Non-Actor and Institute Acting to both MFA and BFA students at CalArts.
Mary Claire is currently teaching Accents, Dialects & Phonetics Speech courses at CalArts.
Paired with a keen ear, Mary Claire is a VASTA member with an extensive background in Linklater, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, Alexander Technique, Edith Skinner's Speak With Distinction, Roy Hart Technique, Barrantes Voice System, and Fitzmaurice. Currently, she’s working toward certification in Knight-Thompson Speechwork.
Mary Claire’s students span from all over the globe—including many regionalisms within the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Kazakhstan, Venezuela, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Italy, Spain, France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, China, Philippines, South Korea, Japan, India, and South Africa.
MC’s considered a one-stop-shop coach for working actors, comedians, public speakers, political figures, broadcasters, professional athletes, medical and corporate professionals alike.
She also specializes in working with ESL speakers that are proficient in understanding the English language but seeking to gain further acquisition in speaking Contemporary and / or Standard American English dialects.
She approaches her work from a place of inclusion—challenging established norms within the speech world, acting arena and beyond—aiming to build each student’s ability in tandem with their confidence.
For the actor, she currently coaches privately in acting, audition prep, self-taping, and accent acquisition for numerous English-speaking accents.
Need further dexterity in your speaking? Desire to expand your resume’s "special skills" section with integrated and nuanced dialects? Need help marrying technique with in-the-moment presence?
RATES + SCHEDULING
INDIVIDUAL: MaryClaireSpeaks@gmail.com
PRODUCTION: For TV/Film, Commercial, Video Game, and other media content Coaching + Consulting, please contact Agent:
Aurora Lizardi, BrickHouse Talent
aurora@brickhouse-talent.com
323-810-7847
