Creating characters and navigating adjustments.
On film and TV sets, actors frequently have little-to-no rehearsal time before filming a scene. Coaches are used by actors of all experience and skill levels. When you’re on location or scheduling does not allow on-set coaching, Maria is available for virtual character prep.
On-set, Maria is able to offer one-on-one guidance, working with actors on script analysis and character development so the actor can offer an informed perspective on the role. Maria seeks the connection between actors and their characters, ensuring that every choice is rooted in intention. Her strength lies in fostering curiosity in an environment where actors are safe to take creative risks.
Maria not only works closely with actors to refine their choices but also collaborates seamlessly with directors to bring their vision to life.
Selected Coaching Credits
| Moses the Black | Dir. Yelena Popovic | G-Unit Film & Television |
| The Body is Water | Dir. Vicky Wight | Dark Day Pictures |
| Lucky Lu | Dir. Lloyd Lee Choi | Hisako |
| The Last Frontier (S1) | Dir. Various | Apple TV |
| Wolf Like Me (S1) | Dir. Various | Peacock |
| Fear the Night | Dir. Neil LaBute | Bondit Media Capital |
| Sex Lives of College Girls (S1) | Dir. Various | HBO Max |
| Out of the Blue | Dir. Neil LaBute | The Squid Farm |
| Godmothered | Dir. Sharon Maguire | Disney+ |
| The Retaliators | Dir. Bridget Smith | Better Noise Films |
| Tales of the City (S1) | Dir. Various | Netflix |
| Manifest (S1) | Dir. Various | NBC |
| Jessica Jones (S1) | Dir. Various | Netflix |
| The Affair (S3) | Dir. Various | Showtime |