Maria  Olon Tsaroucha  
Actress
Director
Performer
Educator
Writer
Prolific Thinker


Hair color: light brown Height: 161 cm
Eye color: brown Weight: 62 kg

Languages
English    fluent
Spanish    fair
German    little
Greek    native speaker

Prolific writer, educator, thinker, and actor, centered on providing guidance through original Perceptual Acting and Directing (PAD) theory and methodology. Highly experienced and passionately trained, dedicated to helping students focus on the compositional harmonization of body, soul, and spirit, while using self-actualization and human development to learn dynamic acting skills. Utilizing 17 years of research on the alignment of acting, neuroscience, and theories of Western & Eastern thought to thrive as a pioneer in acting education. Distinctly recognized by scientists, medical doctors, UN representatives, CEOs, and artists for innovative subconscious work and connections to artistic and theatrical education opportunities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Instructional Expertise  Designed theatrical studies for Institute IEK AKMI; trained professional artists for The Tango Acropolis Festival; developed actors through 92 Arts Acting School; trained scientists and teachers in PAD methodology at Hellenic Physics Society; Greek television acting coach; provide one-on-one acting mentorships; present Method Acting on Theatrical Stages seminars; train educators at Reggio Thessaloniki and School of Nature schools.

Writing Portfolio 

Amazon Best Seller, Supraconscious, the Genius Within You, 2020
The Universal Actor: Infinite Characters, Infinite Lives, Infinite Frames, 2018
Translucent Vacant Head, 2011
First Steps, First Thoughts, 1983
Various columns for Greek newspapers and physics scientific magazines.
TED X AUEB presenter, “Knowing thyself, the eternal process”
Studied Creative Writing and Philosophy of Literature, Center of Creative Writing and Conflict Resolution

Affiliations & Recognitions 

Founding Member, Golden Membership of the Actor’s Society of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Honorary Member & Cultural Representative, Hellenic Physicist Association
Honorary Member, NAMA ART TEAM at EPI KOLONO Theater
Member, International Society of Female Professional Women
Board Member, Green Eyes Production
Advisory Member, Futurist Media & Arts Board of Lifeboat Foundation
Founding Member, Mentoria Greece Education Union
Youngest Greek Writer Award, Antonis Samarakis & Kostas Tahtsis, internationally renowned authors

SELECTED PROJECTS

Directing Experience

“Fenomena,” through Greek Union of Physicists; “Abandonment Days,” Elena Ferante’s novel adaptation; “Iraq 9 Parts of Desire,” through Iraq Embassy; “A eis tin n, when the soul meets the universe,” through Greek Union of Physicists; “Dorian Gray Frames,” with Anthimos Ananiadis; “Acropolis of Athens File,” at Acropolis Museum; charity galas and events through Consulat De Cote D’ Ivoire and Tango Acropolis Festival; “Dinner with Mary,” Player’s House, NYC.  Theater Acting Experience
“Lunchbrake,” “Trainspotting,” “Sakura the musical,” “Summer Bet,” “Mala, the Music of the Wind,” “Adam and Eve,” “Bug,” “The Night Porter,” “La Nonna,” “The Missing One, an Indifferent Life,” “Andromache,” “Coriolanus,” “Desire Under the Elms,” “Cat Among the Pigeons,” “The Courageous One,” “Gingerbread Lady,” “The House of Bernarda Alba,” “Saturday, Sunday, Monday,” “Return Engagements,” “Cinders,” “Richard III,” “Rape Among the Belt,” “Twelve Angry Women.” 

Film & Television Experience

Full-length films: “Easy Lia,” dir. V. Seitanidis; “Roco vs Cleopatra,” dir. A. Spinoulas; “Koroido en Taxi,” dir. G. Paraskevopoulous; “Delivery,” dir. N. Panagiotopoulous. Television Series: “Stolen Dreams,” ANT; “Medical Confidentiality,” ANT; “Stockbrokers,” ANT; “Wedding Dress Fitting,” MEGA.  Creative Experience
Created Magic Room Theater artistic team; directed and produced six projects through MRT; recorded CD, “Kind Songs,” under direction of Greek composer, Lakis Papadopoulous; recorded CD, “Sakura;” performed jazz, soul, swing, and rock on various live music stages; studied dramatherapy in Greece. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Institute IEK AKMI, Athens, Greece 2012 – 2014
Founder, Instructor, & Artistic Consultant
Design all instructional elements of Theatrical Education Department for one of Europe’s best educational institutions. Provide strategic consultation for artistic direction of department and institute. Collaborate with administration to align department objectives to organizational goals. (Reference letter available upon request.)
Contracted Acting Coach, Various Locations 2009 – present

Provide mentoring opportunities for amateur actors and performers through refined PAD methodologies. Educate high school teachers and scientists in PAD theory to be used in experiences or for classroom use. Create and deliver presentations on method acting and PAD methods. (Reference letters available upon request.)
Guide professional artists through organizers of the World Argentinian Tango festival in Greece.
Educating youngsters aged 10 to 15 in Mentoria Educational program. 

EDUCATION

Associate of Occupational Studies
American Academy of Dramatic Arts ▪ New York ▪ 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
The American College of Greece, Deree School ▪ Greece ▪ 1994
Coursework
Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts ▪ London ▪ 1991

Coursework

Center of Creative Writing and Conflict Resolution ▪ Greece ▪ 2014




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Personal site: Supraconscious You
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