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“Diving into Shakespeare’s world with Laris Macario felt like jumping on a rollercoaster with Shakespeare himself at the controls—and Laris knew every twist and turn by heart. As Viola in ‘Twelfth Night’, I was lost at sea until Laris, a maestro of the Bard’s beats and a wizard on the stage, handed me the map and compass. His electrifying teaching zapped the text to life, making iambic pentameter feel like my native tongue. Laris isn’t just a teacher; he’s a Shakespearean superhero, making sure you nail every word, wink, and sword fight. Learning from him? A blast. Watching him perform? A revelation. Thanks to Laris, I not only became Viola, but I also fell head over heels for Shakespeare.”

★★★★★

“ Laris is an excellent teacher and coach and working with him elevated me to the next level in my craft. His love of Shakespeare and his passion for sharing his knowledge is evident from the moment I started working with him.

After my studies with Laris, I not only experienced a growth spurt in craft as an actor and but also felt empowered in my ability to communicate from a place of confidence and authority in the rest of my life  Laris cares passionately for his students and when you hire him as your coach, he invests himself in your project as if it were his own. “

★★★★★

“Training with Laris has been a rebirth to tapping into my inner universe! I love that Laris takes time and care to really know his actors and become familiar with what their goals are to then make a unique plan specifically for them.

Having loved Shakespeare for a long time but dreadfully fearing performing it, Laris has really been able to break it down for me piece by piece to not only make it manageable, but instead of overwhelming, it’s been an absolute joy and gets me to keep coming back for more.”

★★★★★

Laris is easy going but specific in what he imparts to the materiel. He helps you to connect with the humanity behind the script and story.By helping to bring the reality and truth of the story and scene Laris helps an actor connect with their audience.

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Another great actor coaching session with Laris Macario

Been working on proper breathing techniques, keeping myself grounded, embracing the inner strength and voice projection, all while reciting a Shakespeare speech from King Henry V.

Always working toward self improvement…

★★★★★

“I had a fantastic Shakespearean coaching session with New York based acting coach, Laris Macario, this morning. I recommend his work supporting actors who are expanding their classical acting repertoire.”

★★★★★

“I recommend working with laris to actors who feel they are not at the top of their game right now. I saw real value in my sessions and feel like I still have so much I can learn from him in the future. What I liked most about working with Laris is that you can tell he really wants you to keep growing. Both Technique and mentality wise Laris puts the fire back into you and takes the work seriously. He’s awesome.

Working with him reminded me how much there really is to offer to your pieces, and also reminded me of the beauty of my instrument!”

★★★★★

“Laris takes his time to explain things to me and he is a good listener. Also, his directions are clear.

He helped me understand what I was doing wrong and what I was doing well. It is always easier when you understand the process.”

★★★★★

“Laris Macario seems to have Shakespeare coming out of his pores. And I am grateful I took him up on his invite to take his class.

His knowledge runs so deep in him that it is no way that you do not want to learn more. He has great teaching skills to bring the best out of you and before you know it your hour is up. And oh yeah he is an all round nice guy.” 

★★★★★

“Laris opened Shakespeare’s world like a treasure chest. I started to understand and enjoy the lines that had me confused earlier. This work is deeper than mere directing or coaching, he breaks the lines down to individual words and sounds, and assembles them again.

With Laris’s help, I planted the character’s thoughts into my mind and body (yes, there’s movement!) so they can blossom later.”

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Working with Laris:

“I enjoyed how he approached me in a unique way. Whatever could help me personally understand the Shakespeare text better and pull more out of me for the performance he did. Whatever tools he had at his disposal we tried. 

Working with Laris, my imagination came alive more during our session. He activated my senses and really put me in the situation that Romeo would’ve been in. We focused on my breathing and specifically breathing through each word and getting it into my body. I found that so valuable and I’ve taken that to other scripts in my work.

Finally, I like, admire and respect how passionate Laris is about Shakespeare as well as his depth of knowledge. Laris not only understands the form and structure of the writing, but can enlighten me about the nuances and meaning of the lines spoken by each character. When I work with Laris, I become more energized because I see how much Shakespeare work energizes him and it forces both of us to do improve throughout our session and end in a better, clearer, more skillful and artistic place than when we started. “

★★★★★

“Working with Laris Macario has been an invaluable experience in my journey as an actor. From the outset, Laris’s passion for the craft and dedication to his students’ growth is palpable. What I liked most about working with Laris was his ability to create a nurturing yet challenging environment where I felt both supported and pushed to excel.

Laris’s expertise in breath work, voice training, and script analysis truly transformed my approach to acting. Through his guidance, I learned to harness the power of my breath and voice, unlocking a new level of authenticity and depth in my performances. His keen insight into script analysis helped me uncover layers of meaning and nuance within the text, enabling me to fully inhabit my characters and tell their stories with clarity and conviction.

One of the highlights of our time together was delving into scenes from Shakespeare. Laris’s passion for classical theatre is contagious, and his guidance helped me navigate the intricacies of Shakespearean language with confidence and precision. With Laris’s support, I was able to approach these timeless works with reverence and fearlessness, discovering new depths of emotion and expression along the way.

Overall, working with Laris Macario has been a transformative experience that has not only elevated my skills as an actor but has also deepened my appreciation for the craft. I am incredibly grateful for Laris’s mentorship and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any actor seeking to unlock their full potential.”