Born and raised in Adelaide, Maryann is a diverse talent with an Advanced Diploma of Drama from Adelaide College of the Arts. She has starred in many independent features and stage shows, both in SA and across Australia.
Maryann’s talents include:
Acting for Stage, Film, TV & Hosting.
Singing in the styles of Pop, Rock, Musical Theater, Classical & Jazz
Musician playing the Violin,Viola & Keyboard.
Dancing in various styles including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary & Tap
Modelling experience in Photographic, Runway & Promotional Modelling.
Below is a condensed resume. A full resume can be supplied upon request.
Training
2017 - Royal Academy of Dance : 5 Day Summer Intensive (Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap & Musical Theater)
2016 - Royal Academy of Dance Summer School : One Day Immersive - Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop & Repertoire
2013 - Commedia dell'Arta Workshop : By Antonio Fava & Corinna Di Niro
2011 - Adelaide Artist Agency Professional Development : Professional Musical Theatre Master Class & Workshop
2010 - Adelaide College of the Arts : Advanced Diploma of Drama (Acting)
2020 - Prides Models : 2-Day Intensive Course
Actress
Theater, Film, Commercial, Radio Shows, Film Clip, Musical, Host, Cabaret and Suit Work!
2012 to Present - (Various) - Humphrey B Bear Company (Imagination/OZPIX)
2020 - (Corporate) Call it Out - Lead: Multiple - Diversity Inclusion
2018/19 - (Musical Theater/Adelaide Fringe 2018/Melbourne Fringe 2018/Adelaide Fringe 2019) Buffy Kills Edward - Support: Willow/Dark Willow/Rosalie - Emma Knights Productions
2017 - (Corporate) Inclusive Leadership - Lead: Multiple - Diversity Inclusion
2016 - (Corporate) Call it Out - Lead: Multiple - Diversity Inclusion
2016 - (Music Video) Addicted to Thrash by Hidden Intent - Support: Girlfriend - HookhamTV
2015 - (Cabaret) An Intimate Evening with a Couple of Reds - Lead: Maryann
2015/16 - (Season 1/Adelaide Fringe 2015/Royal Adelaide Show/Adelaide Fringe 2016 & Performances) Kids Just Wanna Have Fun - Lead: Roxy - Creativation
2014 - (Web Series) FANDOM - Host - K9 Media
2014 - (Music Video) I Don't Mind - Lead: Actress - Plan B
2014 - (Film) Kaleidoscope - Lead: Meg - Warren Jarrett Productions
2014 - (Adelaide Fringe) Humphrey B Bear Show - AJZ Productions
2013 - (Adelaide Fringe/Children's Theatre) Honey Doesn't Grow On Trees - Lead: Pre-Show & Support: Show Assistant - Humphrey B Bear & Imagination
2013 - (Adelaide Fringe/Dance) KnickKnack - Lead: Actress/Dancer - Etched Dance Productions
2012 - (Film) The Colour of Kerosene - Support: Annabel - Ripraw Films, MRC & Raw Nerve
2012 - (Interactive Video/Commercial) Jule's Story - Lead: Ashley - DASSA Project
2012 - (Film) The Lost Souls - Support: Vanessa - Dir. Heather Waters
2012 - (Film Clip) Call Me Remix - Lead: Girlfriend - Dir. Patrick Stapleton
Singer
2014 - Debut Single "Broken Love" - Lead Singer & Songwriter - Produced by Music Entourage
Vocal Training:
- 10 years Vocal Training with Charmaine Aralumpalum, Miriam Crellin & Louise Messenger
- 5 years training in the Estill Method with Helen Tiller & Aree
2017 - (Musical Theater/Adelaide Fringe) Buffy Killed Edward - Support: Willow/Dark Willow/Rosalie - Emma Knights Productions
2016 - (Adelaide Fringe) Marilyn Cabaret Show
2013 - Vaudeville Vibes - Regular Solo: Singer
2012 -> Overload Adelaide Cover Band - Lead Singer
2012 – (Tour & Adelaide Fringe) Lead- Singer - Shimmer Entertainment
2011 – (10 Week Melbourne Season & Melbourne Fringe) Scenes - Actress / Singer / Violinist - Danbold Productions
Vocally Performed in:
Solo Performances, Competitions, Musicals, Theater Productions, Choirs & Bands.
Musician
Training:
Violin - 14 years Experience & Training (7th Grade)
Viola – 9 years Experience & Training (6th Grade)
Piano – 3 years Experience & Training (Basic Skills)
2007 - Yr 12 Musicianship (Music Theory, Composition & Arranging)
Performed in: Theater Productions (Violin), Orchestras (Violin & Viola), Jazz Bands (Violin & Piano), Rock Bands (Violin), String Ensembles (Violin & Viola), String Quartets (Violin & Viola) and Solo Performances (Violin & Viola).
Dancer
Ballet Teacher:
2017 to 2020 for Tiny Tutus (2 SA Studios)
Dance Training:
- 15 years Classical Ballet Training with Joanna Priest Studios and Dancecraft Studios
- 10 years Jazz Dance Training (including Funk, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Broadway & Bob Fossy) with Studio Arts Centre, Dancecraft Studios, ACPA and Essential Talent
- 8 years Contemporary/Lyrical Dance Training with Joanna Priest Studios and Dancecraft Studios
- 5 years Tap Training with Brenton Tiver
Basic - Ballroom Dancing (Latin, Waltz, Salsa & Rumba) with Glitz Ballroom Studio
Intermediate - Belly Dance with Nayima Hassan Belly Dancing Academy
2017 - Dances for a Small Stage - Adelaide Fringe 2017 - Belly Dance Fusion
2014 - Current - (Suit Work) - Dancing as Childrens Characters - OZPIX, Imagination & Kreate
2012 - 2017 - Dance Teacher for Parties - Adelaide
2013 - (Adelaide Fringe) KnickKnack - Lead: Actress/Dancer - Etched Dance Productions
2011 - James and The Giant Peach – Lead: Miss Spider = Pointe Work - OPUS
Performed in: Competitions, Workshops, Theater Productions, Musicals, Dance Productions, Solo Performances and Song & Dance Items.
Model
2010-2017 - Promotional Model for Test Drive, Kreate, Marc Edwards, Quickstrike, Divine Image, Amique and AVcon.
Brands/Types of Campaigns: Farmers Union (Food), Commonwealth Bank, Village Roadshow Movies, Suit Work, Adelaide Metro, Samsung (Technology), Cosmetics, Fragrance, Skin Care, Wine Tasting, Vanish Oxiaction (Supermarket) AVcon and Ford (Automotive).
Duties Included: Supervisor, Memorising Product Information, Sharing Information with Consumers, Reporting to the Client, Taking Photos, Filling in Feedback Forms, Handing out Flyers or Products, Getting Signatures, Suit Work, Minding, Using Technology (tablets & iPads etc), Sampling and Selling.
2009 - 2017 Photographic Model - Worked With: Celestial Light, JKM, Million Memories, Daivd, Angelite, Wendy Haighs, Eliza Jane, Wilson, Peter Evans, Nick Hayes, Timothy.
2013 - Ms KK Competion Top 10 Finalist - Kustom Kulture Weekend
2011 – Runway Model – Unley Fashion Gala