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COACHING
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MarinaCShay@gmail.com

Marina coached me on a self-tape for a series regular for an NBC pilot and because of her - I got called back! She coached me through every beat of the scene, helped me find the truth, build up my pace, create peaks and valleys, and stand out from the obvious choices! Aside from being an incredible and heavily specific technical coach, Marina is filled with tough love. She did not let one thing slide and we kept working until my tape was perfect. She told me when we had the tape we needed, and sure enough, she was right. I would highly recommend working with Marina, she will change your approach towards auditioning and you'll have oodles of fun!
- Nikhaar Kishnani
                              
Marina was such a generous and helpful coach. I came to her needing help on my grad school audition prep, specifically my contemporary monologues. I brought her some choices for pieces which she helped me narrow down and gave me some new pieces to look at which was wonderful. She helped me find my voice in the pieces and helped me work through my fear of the "doing too much" or "not doing enough" dichotomy I found myself stuck in. Seriously if you are looking for a coach that brings nothing but energy and positivity, in a judgement free, playful way, Marina is your woman! 
- Jessica Sorji

"My coaching with Marina was invaluable. I came in with an intention for the session to explore the scene as much as possible.  We explored thoughtfully from all sides. Animal work,  verb. work, highlighting plot and text, all sides were explored. I left having enjoyed myself immensely, with a renewed sense of fun and confidence in the scene. Marina's feedback and ideas were specific and thoughtful. AND I GOT A CALLBACK. She's fiercely smart and wants nothing more than to. empower actors." 
-Mia Hutchinson-Shaw

"What I loved about working with Marina is that she’s a brilliant artist AND a working actor. That is to say she can help you with both the artistic and the business side of auditioning. She coached me through some
sides I was super nervous for which resulted in a great audition and a great callback."
-Grace Brewer

"Marina's. a great coach. The combination of her solid training and infections passion is awesome prep."
-Rachel Clausen