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| Cliff Osmond |
Cliff
Osmond's Actor's Studio Los Angeles, CA. |
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| Mari Ferguson was a student of
mine for many years, and is one of the most talented
actors and teachers I have had the good fortune
to instruct in my twenty-five year teaching career.
She is knowledgeable, insightful, clever and
positive. Her grasp of the basics of acting matches
her understanding of human nature, which is really
what acting is all about. She is patient, responsible,
enthusiastic and supporting. And, above all,
she is honest.
If you are going to start a career, you could
start with no better person. If you already have
a career and seeking to take it to the next level,
I unequivocally recommend you study with her. |
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| Jenny Bosby George |
Pastorini-Bosby
Talent |
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| Mari Ferguson is one of the top
teachers in the Houston area. We have referred
hundreds of clients to her for instruction and
guidance over the years and have been thrilled
with the results! |
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| Dolores
Jackson |
Casting Director |
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| I have known Mari Ferguson for several years now, as both an actor and an instructor.
Mari has always been the consummate professional…talented, hard working
and dependable on every level. I have had the pleasure of visiting several
of Mari’s children’s classes. I am always astounded at the performance
she is able to get from her kids, at all levels of experience. She not only
gives them the skills they need to work on camera, but she provides them a
safe and caring environment where they can hone their craft and feel confident
about their work. She also teaches her children and their parents how to maintain
a level of professionalism that is required of the business. |
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| Beryt Nisenson - Mother to Joshua Rush |
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| I'm telling you, Mari-Josh's career
is all of a sudden sky-rocketing, and I feel
like that is, in part, due to his working with
you-what a gift you have been to him, and to
us. |
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| Melissa Rogers - Mother to Kylie Rogers |
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| Thank you Mari for believing in Kylie, recognizing her natural talent and
encouraging her in ways that have made her reach for the stars! Kylie is now a
professional working actress in LA. Acting in feature films and on all major
networks CBS, NBC, ABC and also kids network Nickelodeon. She is living her
dream! |
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| Debbie Prokop |
Mother to Matt Prokop |
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| Mari Ferguson has been Matt's coach
for the last ten months. Matt had never
been coached before and after working with her,
he went to Los Angeles and was able to acquire
an agent and a manager, which rarely happens
on your first trip out and even rarer with less
than a year's worth of training. In the
last month, he has auditioned for pilots, commercials
and print jobs. We have Mari to thank for
getting us ready for the L.A. market and for
being such a great friend! We love you,
Mari! |
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| Lily Calaway |
Student |
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| I look forward to her classes every
week! Her positive attitude and nurturing environment
continues to make me a better actor. She is a
working actor and knows the steps to breaking
into the business. I would have never guessed
that I would be moving to L.A. with confidence
in my training before I started working with
Mari. She is dedicated to her students and pushes
them to their full potential. |
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| Frank Eakin - Writer/Producer |
Bracelet
of Bordeaux |
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| When Amanda discovered her passion
for film acting and we began researching possible
coaches in Houston, there was one acting coach
who came recommended by industry professionals
above all others—Mari Ferguson. Within
a period of months, Mari transformed our 12-year
old from a theatrical actor to a film/TV actor
who became competitive enough to receive representation
by a prestigious agency and win commercial auditions.
Mari takes a very personal interest in her students
and goes the extra mile to see that they have
the tools to succeed. I have also worked with
a number of Mari’s young students in my
role as a movie producer, and they stand out
in the crowd due to their polished auditioning
and performance skills, and their confidence
in their craft. Parents often ask me to recommend
an acting coach for their children, and without
hesitation, I provide them with Mari’s
name because of her talent, dedication, and terrific
results. |
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| Pat Skiles, A+ Actors of Texas |
A+
Actors of Texas |
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| Mari is one of the top acting coaches in Houston that we refer all of our young actors to. She gives them all the self confidence they need to land an audition. She also inspires them to get to the next level. Thanks for being there for our kids. |
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| Jennifer Harris |
Parent of Student Piper
Harris |
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| My daughter, Piper, loves working
with Mari. Weekly private instruction has helped
Piper build confidence and improve her acting
and auditioning skills. Mari has that special
touch that truly brings out the best in young
actors. She cares about my child and her continued
success and her perseverance and patience with
her has resulted in some great bookings. We are
LA bound, but will always consider Mari her coach.
Thanks Mari. |
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| Felicidi Scott - former Executive
Director of the Houston School of Film and
Theatre |
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| Mari Ferguson is a truly wonderful
actress, as well as a fantastic acting coach.
I had the pleasure to work with Mari at the Houston
School of Film and Theatre (formerly Mercury
Studio). Mari has a real knack for getting results
from actors. Children and adults respond to Mari
in a positive manner. Mari is caring and nurturing
and really takes the time with her actors so
that they may succeed and show their true talent
in auditions and performance. I adore Mari and
would recommend her coaching 100%. |
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| Ron Jackson |
Project
Greenroom |
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| The highest compliment any teacher
can have, is for a student to become a Shaman
as well. Mari didn't just rely on her talents,
she honed them, she did the work, she took control
of her
career.
You can be certain you'll get her best, always. |
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| Jim Conlan, Voice-over Director and Coach |
provomaster.com |
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| Mari always gives you everything she's got. As a voice talent, her fresh, cheerful, confident sound works well for both acting and announcing. Plus, she's a pleasure to work with: she's smart, fast, and fun to be with. If Mari were in baseball. she's be a five-tool player. |
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| JB Cason |
Parent of Student Cooper Cason |
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| When we first met Mari, our son
Cooper had auditioned for five commercials and
had not gotten any. One casting director told
us that he would not get cast until he had some
training. We began once a week private lessons
with Mari. After three lessons, he had an audition
for a commercial and was cast. Since then, he
has done seven commercials and one film. Without
Mari’s help, I do not believe he could
have done this. Cooper is still studying with
Mari after 1 1/2 years. Thanks, Mari. |
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| Karen Ricketts |
Parent of Student Chelsea Ricketts |
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| Mari Ferguson has been working with my daughter, Chelsea for several years. She provides a safe and nurturing environment for Chelsea to grow as an actress. She has taught Chelsea to take risks and to trust her own instincts. Mari is positive in her approach with the kids she teaches but is able to push them to always improve. She cares about Chelsea as a person and has become a true friend to both of us! |
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| Luis and Denise Ruiz |
Parents of student Matthew David |
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| We consider ourselves very fortunate to have found Mari Ferguson as an acting coach for our son, Matthew. Her knowledge, expertise and teaching techniques are what truly sets Mari apart from the others. She continually encourages her students to use their imagination and expand their acting skills in a safe learning environment. She focused on Matthew’s specific needs and helped give him the confidence to be successful in any audition. Mari is an amazing asset to any young actor who wants to take their career to the next level. |
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| Brie Kummer - Mother of Shannon Kummer |
ShannonKummer.com |
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Mari is indubitably a wonderful coach. From the beginning, she has been totally committed to Shannon. Mari is very professional and organized. Her ability to quickly access an actor’s needs is one of the many attributes that makes her great. Her crucial talent for drawing the best from her actors and making them feel comfortable, while getting them prepared for the real world of auditions is Mari’s forte.
Along the way, Mari has provided guidance and answered many of our questions about the business. I’d like to mention how Mari took the time to discuss concerns we have had as parents. Mari has been very supportive of Shannon, which now means we are moving forward and on to L.A. Finally I have to express my gratitude to a coach who has always had faith in Shannon's abilities and worked hard to get Shannon where she is today. Our time with Mari has made all the difference in Shannon’s career. |
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| Linda Giuffre - Mother of Camille Giuffre |
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| Mari's razor sharp focus in bringing out the best in her students has been instrumental in advancing Camille's acting skills. Mari has taped several auditions for Camille, including the audition that was submitted for consideration to the Los Angeles agent now representing Camille. In addition to being a supportive acting coach, Mari is very responsive to questions about the industry. We feel very fortunate that Camille has had the opportunity to work with her. |
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| Michelle Ferrell - Mother of Brooke J. Ferrell and Brayden Ferrell |
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Mari is an amazing acting teacher. She really connects with her young students and brings out the best in them. Her knowledge of the business and of young children is top notch. Both of my children have coached with Mari and we absolute love her! |
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| Jill Pierce |
Parent of Student Hallie Pierce |
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| Mari Ferguson has been a tremendous
help to my daughter, Hallie Pierce. Two years
ago, Hallie was able to sign with a local agent
after working with Mari on audition techniques
and monologues. Mari's continued support and
encouragement has been instrumental in Hallie's
growth as an actor. Besides private acting classes,
Mari has provided Hallie with advice and coaching
for auditions, giving her insight into the characters
and scenes. Mari gives so much of herself during
her classes. She has a knack for teaching actors
how to stay 'real' and natural, which has resulted
in several roles for Hallie, including a lead
in a feature film. Mari Ferguson's name is the
first I mention when someone is looking for an
acting teacher. www.halliepierce.com |
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| Melissa Malouf - Mother of Morgan, Landon and Madison |
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| My husband, Joey and I started taking class from Mari after seeing how much fun it was for our children. Now it has become a family affair. A short time after we started working with Mari, we all started booking jobs. She gave me a 911coaching session on the phone the night before my first job. Mari gives love and support to all of her students. My family improves with every lesson. Thank you, Mari, for everything. |
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