Melinda McGraw
Actor. Teacher. Coach
Valley Village,CA
Summary
Passionate about teaching technique, discipline, and ethics to a new generation of actors. Drama Teacher enthusiastic about teaching communication through physical behavior and performance. Distinct expertise gained in 37-year career as an actor on stage, television and in film. I believe in an individualized, student-centered approach.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Actor in “Untitled Jason Woliner Project”
Lionsgate/Peacock
City of Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 06.2022
Played Audrey and also appeared as myself in experimental limited series opposite Roseanne Arquette, Frank Grillo and more. Included
improvisation.
Acting Coach
Skills Hub
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied performance techniques.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
Actor
Please See Attached Imdb For Full Tv/film Resume
10.1990 - Current
IMDb.com/name/nm0569927/
Theatre Actor
Various
London, Los Angeles, UK, CA
03.1986 - Current
- Among many other Theatre credits -
- National Tour and the West End as Maria in Twelfth Night 1986-1987 with Cheek-by-Jowl
- The Foreigner by Larry Shue , The Albery Theatre, London 1989
- Appeared at h Manchester Royal Exchange in Don Carlos, directed by Nicholas Hytner 1988
- Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
Education
Uta Hagen Teacher Training
New York, NV 08.2019 - 08.2022
National Alliance of Acting Teachers Development P
City Of Los Angeles, CA 06.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Acting
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
London, UK 04.1984 - 07.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts ( Partial Degree)
Bennington College
Bennington, VT 03.1982 - 12.1983
Skills
Professional experience in multiple settings
undefinedCertification
Society of British Stage Combat
Timeline
Leading Actor in “Untitled Jason Woliner Project”
Lionsgate/Peacock
05.2022 - 06.2022
Acting Coach
Skills Hub
01.2022 - Current
Uta Hagen Teacher Training
08.2019 - 08.2022
National Alliance of Acting Teachers Development P
06.2017 - 06.2017
Actor
Please See Attached Imdb For Full Tv/film Resume
10.1990 - Current
Society of British Stage Combat
07-1986
Theatre Actor
Various
03.1986 - Current
Master of Arts - Acting
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
04.1984 - 07.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts ( Partial Degree)
Bennington College
03.1982 - 12.1983
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