Fostering creativity, teamwork and communication
through the art of acting and improv
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"It's an INSANELY fun time! it's the best kind of school I've ever been in...
"Mary's improv class has become an essential break from the madness of adulting...
"I started taking classes with Mary in 4th grade and continued through high school. I still use those skills even in college!...
"My kids come home energized and happy...
MARY WARD
Founder/Director/Lead Instructor
Mary is an accomplished actress whose career has included leading roles in TV, Film, and Theatre. She received her training from the prestigious London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art before launching her acting career in NYC. She continued honing her craft by studying with the legendary Wynn Handman of The American Place Theatre NY, The Groundlings, and with Leslie Kahn in Los Angeles. She's lived/worked in NYC, Los Angeles, and London and has called the Hudson Valley her home for 15 years. Mary received the Golden FIPA award for Best Actress in SURVIVING DESIRE, directed by Hal Hartley, and was the Independent Spirit Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in HANGIN' WITH THE HOMEBOYS, directed by Joseph Vasquez. Her TV and film credits can be found on IMDB. Her stage credits include Broadway, Off Broadway, and Regional Theatre. Mary has run acting and improv classes and camps for children, youth, and adults since 2010. She is a member of Actor’s Equity and Screen Actors Guild/AFTRA.