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Mary Hynes
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​​Where to see me
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What makes me Merry
My purpose as an artist is to alleviate, elevate and illuminate my audiences to joy.
I heal with laughter and believe that the communal transaction of live theatre is the salve that heals tears in our communities on micro and macro levels. The act of laughter itself is cleansing, creative and catching! It gives us fleeting moments to bask in bubbling joy and celebrate the lightness of being.
I feel that it is necessary to view the truths we accept as reality from multiple angles to reveal if it is still a truth that fuels our growth. It is important to me to leave audiences with a hearty ab workout from laughter, feelings to feel and subjects to discuss among friends.
My goal is to create socially relevent commentary and entertainment with artists who share my passion and enthusiasm.
I use my theatrical and improvisational training as a spokesperson and
brand representitive for enterprising organizations seeking to promote their brands in national and international markets.
Thank you for visiting my website!
I have brought the Merry Mary show to Chicago for 2018 and am performing with both The Second City as well as The Comedy Clubhouse.
Enjoy an inside slice of the Second City life in
this documentary, featuring yours truly, as the
actor's point of view on how sketches are set:
Laughing On The Inside: How Second City
Sketches are Made
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Steve Harvey and I talk "Sage" on his show
check out what happens when spirituality
and comedy collide:
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Catch me live at The Second City Thursdays and Fridays March 8th - 30th!
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Thursday nights I'll be improvising the always fun short form (think "Whose Line is it Anyway") with a handpicked Coached Ensemble at 10:30pm in Donny's Skybox Theater!
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Friday nights laugh with us about relationships in all forms in an original sketch revue called 'Til Death Do Us Party at 10:30pm in Donny's Skybox Theater!
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Its a wrap on The Steve Harvey Show!
On stage at Second City spreading light and laughter with a heaping side of goofy!
In action as Elsie Attaberry, the jovial nanny full of wit and whimsy.
Its a wrap on The Steve Harvey Show!
Let's Connect!
Send me an email
MerryMaryHynes@gmail.com.
Click on the resume image to the right to see some of what I've done!
Get up to the minute Mary
@MerryMaryHynes
Reviews
"Brilliant, reliable and wonderful to work with. Aside from her phenomenal talent Mary's greatest strength is her ability to learn.
I have, many times,assigned Mary tasks like,
"here Mary, learn how to do this, do it, and monitor its success."
I was never dissapointed. If you haven't worked with Mary you should do yourself a favor, and give yourself a treat... Work with Mary Hynes."
- Scotty Watson (Director, Improvisation News, Second City Toronto Alum)
"Mary Hynes is that student that is so present it makes you aware
of being alive. She is daring and courageous and smart and present.
I'd ask for a room full of Marys, but it would make my heart explode.
A great student actor, a great artist. Thank you, Mary Hynes!"
- David Razowsky (Actor, Educator, former Artistic Director of The 2nd City, LA)
"Joy shines off of Mary Hynes. To watch her on stage is a freeing experience that leaves you smiling from ear to ear."
- Julie Berndt (AEA actress)
"Mary Hynes brings a commitment and specificity to her characters, which in turn brings her characters to life. Throw in her natural brightness, moxie,
and just the right ammount of zany, and you have a very engaging performer."
- David Marx (Improvisor and Educator with Artistic New Directions)