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Mary Fishburne

Theatre Artist

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Update on "Boundless: The Musical"
(Link to website)

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Music Theatre Philly's Junior Company performed Boundless at the The Arts Bank (University of The Arts) in Philadelphia. Watch the highlight reel of the show below; click here to see photos from the event.
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21 VOICES
FROM "A NIGHT WITH MARY FISHBURNE" - ONE NIGHT. ONE GIRL. MANY VOICES. (Performed in Ardmore Music Hall - 2019)
HOLIDAY PHOTOSHOOT
Check out this short I wrote about creating the perfect holiday card.
Filmed by Holden Blanco, featuring Alex Bechtel.

Enjoy!
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PERFORMANCE

"My Fair Lady" montage - performed at the Woolfe Street Playhouse, Charleston, SC.
Sneak peek at my impersonation show, "Divas in Distress," which premiered at Midtown Productions, Charleston, SC.
"Lying There," from the show EDGES: A Song Cycle. I performed this song at the Valentine's Day Cabaret Benefit with the talented Laura Ball, Woolfe Street Playhouse, Charleston, SC.
"Suddenly Seymour," from the show Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Kyle Barnette, musical direction by Justin Wham.
"Honey Bun." From South Pacific, directed by Thomas Keating.
Montage from "Girl Singer" show, premiering at Woolfe Street Playhouse, Charleston, SC.

ACTING BIO

REVIEWS

Explorer’s Club (in Charleston City Paper):

"Mary Fishburne (also a woman) and Christian Persico (not a woman) — Charleston’s own Jean Arthur and Jimmy Stewart — have earned the right to tread any boards they choose."


My Fair Lady (in Charleston City Paper):

"This metamorphosis is made resplendent by the considerable charms and tremendous vocal talents of Fishburne, a deceptively slight leading lady who goes from gutter to glamour with equal parts grace and command."


Christians (in Charleston City Paper):

“In a tender, affecting portrayal of a single mother congregant who is torn by the controversy, Mary Fishburne gives poignant voice to the many individuals for whom such fissures of faith can be cataclysmic. “


Tell Me On A Sunday:

(in Charleston City Paper):

"Fishburne handles the daunting challenge of the one-woman-show (75 minute long, no intermission) with so much energy, charm, and style that she's a slam dunk for the category "Unforgettable." Place a big talent in a small space and chances are good you'll witness some genuine theatrical magic unfold."

(in Charleston Today):

"What Mary Fishburne does makes Tell Me On a Sunday a big triumph."


House of Yes (in Art Mag):

“Fishburne’s marvelously expressive face and excellent comedic timing keep you engaged. Somehow she automatically, undeniably wins your loyalty and love.”


Musical of Musicals (in Charleston Today)

"Mary Fishburne is an extraordinary triple-threat as the lead of the ensemble. Her acting is versatile, her comic-timing impeccable, her physicality Olympian, and her vocal abilities wicked!"


Robber Bridegroom (in Charleston City Paper):

"The two leads, Garrett Flood as Lockhart and Mary Fishburne as Rosamund, shine so brightly that it was hard to take our eyes off them."


South Pacific (in Charleston City Paper):

"A new star shined in the Charleston firmament this night. Her vocal, physical, and emotional performances are all top-notch."


Drawn to you (in Dave Rigano's Theatre Reviews):

"First of all, Ms. Fishburne is a delight. She brings an air of Southern charm combined with New York know-how, a stunning mix, to this performance."

AWARDS

  • Winner of Theatre Charleston 2013 “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical” for one-woman show, Tell Me on a Sunday
  • Winner of Theatre Charleston 2013 “Outstanding Choreography” for Oklahoma
  • Awarded “No. 1 Soprano” among 600 competitors in South Carolina’s All-State Competition
  • Soloist for the choir tour of Martin Luther King’s Church
  • Winner of the Young Musician’s Competition, & soloist for the Charlotte Civic Orchestra
  • Winner of state and regional NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) competition
  • Children's Attention Home, raised over $50,000 in music-related fund-raising events

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