About Mao G.
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Teacher
Jan, 2017 - PresentAsahi Gakuen
Teaching Japanese to Japanese-American youth aimed at helping them navigate how to live in both cultures. Guide them to find the bridge between two cultures by using Theatre games Consulting with parents if I am asked
Character Performer Trainer
Jan, 2016 - PresentUniversal Studio Hollywood
Training new employees as animated characters in the Entertainment Department. Coaching on voice and movement approaches to help actors perform characters within the Universal Studio theme park. Leading discussion on character development and working with ease to avoid injury.
Teaching Assistant/Teaching Intern
Jan, 2016 - PresentSanta Monica College/Lessac Institute
Assistant teaching for multiple sections of Voice Development courses in the Santa Monica College Theatre Dept. Leading exercising and warm-ups Working with students of varying levels, ages and of diverse backgrounds Coaching students privately for auditions Giving student feedback and assessments of student progress, including written and oral evaluation.
Character Performer
Sep, 2014 - PresentUniversal Studio Hollywood
Positivi interactions with guest as a character.
Personal/Business Assistant
Apr, 2014 - Aug, 2014Yuka Enterprise LLC
Personal/Business Assistant and bilingual translator between English and Japanese for the business negotiation/meeting. Taking care of customer service at the reception desk and being responsible for the payment/refund.
Assistant Professor
Aug, 2010 - May, 2011University of Central Oklahoma
Interned in Voice and Movement 1, 2, and 3 by using Lessac Work under Daisy Nystul (Lessac Certified Trainer) and assisted in Beginning Acting, Intermediate Acting, Business for Acting(*classes for the theater majors), and Introduction to Theatre for non-majors and gave private tutoring if I was asked by students. Directed for The Second Stages at University of Central Oklahoma. Accent Reduction Tutor, Edmond, Oklahoma 2008-2011 • Taught international students Standard American English by using Lessac Work and gave international students acting coaching to follow up the acting class.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Acting
Sep, 2011 - Mar, 2013New York Film Academy Universal Studio Campus
Certifications
Certified Practitioner
Jul, 2010Lessac Voice and Movement Training Institute
Affiliations
American Guild for Variety Actors
Sep, 2014The American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) is an AFL-CIO-affiliated labor union founded in 1939 to represent performing artists and stage managers for live performances in the variety field. The variety area of performance includes singers & dancers in touring shows and in theatrical revues (non-book shows...book revues may be under Actors’ Equity jurisdiction), theme park performers, skaters, circus performers, comedians & stand-up comics, cabaret & club artists,lecturers/poets/monologists/spokespersons, and variety performers working at private parties & special events.
Voice and Speech Trainers Association
Sep, 2017VASTA is an international organization whose mission is to advance the art, research, and visibility of the voice and speech profession. Goals: SERVE the needs of voice and speech specialists, teachers, and students in training and in practice. ADVOCATE for those who work and study in the field. PROMOTE the vital role of voice and speech specialists for all professional voice users. BROADEN public understanding of the nature and importance of voice and speech use and training. CREATE opportunities for ongoing education, and the exchange of knowledge and information among professionals in the field. CULTIVATE diversity within our membership, and encourage a liveliness of thought and opinion. UPHOLD and advance excellence in voice and speech.
Languages
English
Professional Proficiency
Japanese
Native Proficiency
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