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"I have studied with Maggie over the last ten years. I have worked with other teachers as well but I keep coming back to Maggie because of the clarity and precision she applies to the craft. Oh, yes, and her passion. Her love of acting is unparalleled. She is a true master."

"I have always found it absolutely invaluable that Maggie treats each and every one of us as serious artists who have committed ourselves to training in this craft. She demands that we take ourselves seriously as artists and to learn to respect our craft and our commitment. It has also always been remarkable to me that Maggie is able to get to know each student well enough that her teaching style adapts to fit their particular needs. She knows who needs to be pushed, who needs encouragement, who benefits from what type of teaching and then applies these subtle differences to working with us all as individual and unique artists."

"Maggie is a very passionate teacher with so much integrity and a fierce intelligence. Her grip on how people really tick in this world is unparalleled."

"Maggie brings humor, wit and unwavering commitment to her work. She believes in the importance of what she does, and inspires her students not to settle for theatrical competence, but to reach toward the level of the artist. Her own sense of truth seems pretty near inviolable -- she is generous when we make mistakes but also does not tolerate anything but the genuine best effort that each of her students is able to put forth."

	Sam Rockwell
	"Maggie Flanigan is uncompromising, her instincts as a teacher are razor sharp. She doesn't miss a beat. Her teaching style cuts straight to the bone. "
	KaDee Strickland
	"As an actor, the core of what you have to rely on is your sense of truth and humanity. Not only did Maggie allow me to discover and embrace mine, she also taught me that I was "enough". Trusting my sense of humanity and truth has given me the ability to take risks in my work and my career decisions. It has been and continues to be an honor to have Maggie Flanigan as my mentor."
	Andrea Anders
	"Maggie Flanigan taught me the true meaning of artistry, passion, and professionalism. I am certain that I continue to work as an actress because of my training with Maggie. At every audition and every performance, her guiding voice is with me. It is a gift beyond measure."
	Tim DeKay
	"Maggie's teaching is unmatched. She finds a great balance in having you commit to the work specifically while allowing your own essence to color the role. To this day, both in theatre and in film, her voice and teaching have continued to profoundly influence my work. "
	Chris Beetem
	"I have studied with Maggie over the last ten years. I have worked with other teachers as well but I keep coming back to Maggie because of the clarity and precision she applies to the craft. Oh, yes, and her passion. Her love of acting is unparalleled. She is a true master."
	Yul Vazquez
	"Maggie Flanigan has the unique ability to get an actor to the essence of what is true in a moment. She creates a safe and caring environment in which to work."
	Charlie Sandlan
	"Maggie has deeply and profoundly impacted my life, showing me how to open my heart and embrace the privilege and responsibility that come with living as an artist."
	Jeremy Davidson
	"Maggie Flanigan introduced me to my own spirit and my own sense of Truth. Her passion for teaching and ability to communicate are rare gifts to any actor looking for a technique to set his or her talent free. Maggie's voice has been the one constant guide in my career."
	Trevor Long
	"Maggie inspired me to love the craft of acting. She challenged me to find the truth in the moment and to bring to it the most simple, authentic part of myself. She never let up on me. She put guts into my acting. Maggie's ability to catch anything false or contrived in an actor is a real gift."
	Eddie Kehler
	"Twenty years ago, I was extremely fortunate to be trained in the fundamentals of acting by this wonderfully gifted teacher, Maggie Flanigan. The time I spent with her taught me how to be disciplined and specific in my craft. Her work showed me what is truthful acting, and that has been a bedrock foundation that has resonated throughout my career. Whether I'm on the stage, or in front of the camera, I'm very grateful for the technique that Maggie taught me."
	David Russek
	"The standard Maggie held us to was a level I had never experienced. I found it so consistantly high quality and passionate; a hot knife cutting through the butter of bullshit. There was no where to hide in the class. Her eye caught false, untruthful behavior. To this day in my circle of actors, her passion is legendary."
	Tara Westwood
	"Maggie inspired me to work (and live) from the inner most part of my heart and soul. She made me feel safe enough to do so. When I start to complicate things, I hear her asking me "What are you doing? What are you doing?', and that makes me keep it simple and just do the work. After giving me a foundation to work from, Maggie made me understand that if I really have done my homework, then I can let it all go and just listen. I am honored to studied with her and find it invaluable. "
Current Students Speak Out
Megan Hart	"I have always found it absolutely invaluable that Maggie treats each and every one of us as serious artists who have committed ourselves to training in this craft. She demands that we take ourselves seriously as artists and to learn to respect our craft and our commitment. It has also always been remarkable to me that Maggie is able to get to know each student well enough that her teaching style adapts to fit their particular needs. She knows who needs to be pushed, who needs encouragement, who benefits from what type of teaching and then applies these subtle differences to working with us all as individual and unique artists."
Jennifer Bowen	"Maggie is a very passionate teacher with so much integrity and a fierce intelligence. Her grip on how people really tick in this world is unparalleled."
Roya Shanks	"Maggie brings humor, wit and unwavering commitment to her work. She believes in the importance of what she does, and inspires her students not to settle for theatrical competence, but to reach toward the level of the artist. Her own sense of truth seems pretty near inviolable -- she is generous when we make mistakes but also does not tolerate anything but the genuine best effort that each of her students is able to put forth."