Testimonials

“It was an honor to take a class taught by Mary Parker. She holds such wisdom and grace, and it was lovely to watch how she worked with the class. And how she facilitated discussions dealing with sensitive or awkward moments in improv. She created a space where we felt safe and heard. This built a trusting environment where we could all play and share at the best of our intelligence while being supportive of each other. This is such a gift in this art form. And any improv community will only benefit from doing work like this with Mary.”

— VANESSA ANTON, IMPROV INSTRUCTOR

“Mary is amazing and led the audition workshop with clarity, empathy, and genuine insight and knowledge. There was never a time I felt confused or lost in what we were doing, and more importantly, the why behind it. I felt supported and empowered to carry the work beyond the workshop. I witnessed two other individuals who took the workshop, applying what we learned and carrying the confidence the very next day. I can openly state that I will sign up enthusiastically for any event in the future where Mary is the lead”

— Jhordan Blumenberg, Improv and Sketch performer

“Mary was a great instructor! Her intentionality was always apparent in every class. She is also a teacher who really watches and listens, and then adapts her teaching to match what the students are going through and what they need. I really appreciated her notes; they were super sharp and actionable.”

— AJ Park, Improv Student