PHILOSOPHY

“I view theater as a change agent, an interactive experience between artists and audiences that teaches us to laugh, heal, and grow. In its greatest form, theater leaves a lasting impact and breeds a culture of empaths. My process is rooted in cultivating empathy through confidence building and communication. Through the Actor’s Toolbox we use our bodies, voices, and imaginations to tell a story.

 
 
 

Queens Theatre Senior Ensemble on CBS Mornings

featuring Anna Borzoni, Sandi Leibowitz, and Sandra Iglesias

 
 
 

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Mara’s work as a NYTW Teaching Artist includes:

  • writing lesson plans

  • facilitating pre-show & post-show workshops in public schools

  • acting in Mind The Gap at the Brooklyn Public Library

  • moderating ShopTalks at NYTW

High School Telecommunications Arts Technology

SPRING 2025

DREAMYARD PREP

FALL 2024

Lower Manhattan Arts Academy

Spring 2024

Renaissance High School for Musical Theatre and the Arts

Winter 2023