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Page 1: 1 Mary McDonald-Lewis, dialect coach / brochure

To book MaryMac:323.251.1944

dialect coachmarymac.com

Page 2: 1 Mary McDonald-Lewis, dialect coach / brochure

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always with a sensitivity to the circumstances, was remarkable.

– PATRICK STEWART

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MaryMac has an amazing ear for accent nuance and can transform an accent performance into perfect naturalism with just one piece of on-set advice. I would never work on an accent without her guidance.

– GINA BELLMAN

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To book MaryMac:323.251.1944