About Maura Soden
ACTOR
My love of theater came from my first visit to Broadway as a child. Love of television and film came next with absorbing whatever programs I could around the clock until my parents made me go to bed. Today I am a proud member of AFTRA/SAG & ACTOR'S EQUITY. I began my theater career on the road performing in plays around the country for 5 years gaining experience in dramas, comedies, musicals and children's theater productions. Once in LA I transitioned into television where I have been lucky enought to play roles from the sublime to the ridiculous in national commercials, primetime television and hidden camera shows.
CASTING DIRECTOR & ACTING COACH
I have had the privilege of casting over 500 commercials, infomercials, real people testimonials, fitness program participants and indie movies for the past 30 years. From traditional roles to out of the box casting I love nothing more than to find that special talent that will shine and give an unforgettable performance!
As a coach, I find exploring the character and material with an actor like uncovering a treasure. Collaborating together with talent to find the nuances on the page and bringing them to life is uniquely satisfying.
PRODUCER & PRODUCTION MANAGER
Since I was a kid I liked to plan events from neighborhood haunted houses to the prom; and as an adult that same spirit and joy fills me on set. Analyzing what's on the page to completing the vision of the client to 100% satisfaction is my goal. Producing is the ultimate team building creative exercise. Gathering a great crew, problem solving and supporting the creative is an exhilarating feeling despite the hard work and long hours. There is nothing more fulfilling than completing the job on time
and under budget!
WRITER
I have always loved the written word, I marvel that print on paper can make one feel every emotion from A - Z. I have written screenplays that were optioned, I have also scribed skits for the Groundlings stage, wrote commercial copy, wraparounds for dramatic reality shows, infomercials, and ghostwritten books. I find writing to be a mental discipline that opens
the heart and the brain.
PROFESSIONAL READER & VO ARTIST
It is a privilege to read commencement exercises. I honor each student by reading their name correctly and with care. I am always inspired by the dedication of the students and I leave every ceremony
with hope for the future.
I love the challenge of making 30 second copy come alive with vocal shading and color. Reading a book on tape flexes the voice to give tone and understanding to each character. And up above I know my dad has my
back, as he was a talented broadcaster.
RESUME & WORK EXPERIENCE
PRODUCER/PRODUCTION MANAGER
WORK EXPERIENCE Commercials, Direct Response Short & Long Form, Reality, Theater & Live Events
DUTIES: Supervise all areas of production: Budgets, crewing, locations, casting, wardrobe, writing, editing, pre & post production
EDUCATION & SKILLS
B.A. Spanish & Theater Arts; Univ. of Richmond, Spanish (some fluency) Teleprompter, USC Digital Filmmaking Instructor for Crystal Cruise Lines, Certified Nursing Assistant,
CLIENTS
Clients: George Hamilton Productions, Dreamworks Entertainment/Awesomeness TV, G & G Films, Thane, Creative Vision Group, NASH Entertainment, BME, Brandstar, Cannella Media, Rubicon Results, Warnick & Associates, Six Stories Productions, Envision Media, JADI, Lipstick, Inc., Launch DRTV, Time/Warner, adVerb, Innovate Media, Thane, It Really Works TV, McNamara & Associates, James Lowe Prod, Guthy-Renker, MSN Microsoft, Cole Media, RED, Wild West Media, FOX, GRAB, Animal Planet/KAOS Entertainment, Kovel-Fuller, InFinnIty, Greenberg Direct, Raymond Entertainment, Better TV, HGTV, Witt-Thomas-Harris, MAGIC & BIG 5 Runway shows, Charity events i.e. Farrah Fawcett Foundation, Children of Haiti
REFERRALS
Patrick Fitch Innovate Media 818-802-5327
Pat Finn Finn Family Enterprises, LLC 310-710-9860
COMMERCIALS & DRTV SHORT & LONG FORM
PRODUCER/ PRODUCTION MANAGER
Anna’s Linens ACC & Hesser Colleges
Mimi’s Café Food Lion
Cash Call (68 spots) Medicap
Greenlight Financial (121 spots) Shot for Slim
Total Flex Profemin
Flavor Wave Express Sassy Shaper
Tobi Steamer Fruitable Creations
StressRoller Soups for Slim
Tony Little’s Rock ‘n Roll Stepper Miami Life Fitness
Steam Styler (version 6) Credit Sesame.com
MSN Search Ninja 180
Treasury of World’s Greatest Health Secrets (Pt. 1) AP Memorial Care Hospital
Grand Del Mar WCU College
Zicam Triactiv
Sizzler Z Stream Box
Lip Ink Herb Kay Money Management
Land Auction.com Delchamps Stores
AbTech Abdoer Plus
Turbo Abs Generac
Jiffy Lube Lady Law
Greta Rubens Facial Care System Shots for Slim
COPS Seniorcare.com
DISH TV Stealth Core Trainer
The Principal Secret Z Box
ProActiv (Testimonials only) Secret Agent Challenge (TV Series)
Froth au Lait Focus Factor
National Media: Home Decorating Kit Spectrim Weight Loss
BET: Colorcode II Teletrim
Advantage Crash Bandicoot
McClintock Cologne Toyota
The Smart Chopper 3M Room Decorating Kit
Solo Cups So. California Chevrolet
Perfect Plus Hair The Landers’ Hotline
Orbitrek Pro The Good Feet Store
Norelco: Dentiflex, Air Machine, &Satinelle Excellerate 35 Hair Growth
Golo Genetech
Belvedere Vodka Wearever Briefs (Spanish & English)
Brain Gum SuperGreens
Jack Nicklaus’ “Golden Bear Putter” (NIMA Award) With SuperPeople/Sue Nelson
Psychic Network Hartford Insurance
Commonwealth Catholic Charities PSA Ninja Bullet
Beverly Sassoon’s Earthpowders Serovital
ProAlpha Skin Care Regeneres Hair
PSA L.A. Mission “Got Soul?” Renewal by Anderson Windows
Classic Moods CD Collection Fixodent
Relief3
THEATRICAL
TELEVISION (Partial LIst)
NEW GIRL Co-Star Trent O'Donnell
PARKS AND RECREATION . Guest Star Michael Schur
RAKE Recurring Sam Raimi
1600 PENN Co-Star Jason Winer
CASTLE Guest Star Jeff Bleckner
SCANDAL Co-Star Tom Verica
GREY’S ANATOMY Co-Star Allison Liddi Brown
PARENTHOOD Co-Star Jason Katims
JUSTIFIED Co-Star Michael Watkins
AWAKE Co-Star Adam Davidson
NCIS Co-Star Dennis Smith
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT Co-Star Norman Buckley
UNITED STATES OF TARA Co-Star Craig Zisk
BROTHERS & SISTERS Recurring M.Morris/K.Olin
MAD MEN Co-Star Matthew Weiner
UGLY BETTY Co-Star Wendey Stanzler
LAS VEGAS Recurring Glaser/Cheylov
ER Co-Star Richard Thorpe
HEARTLAND Guest Star Steve Gomez
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Co-Star David Grossman
CRIMINAL MINDS Guest Star Charlie Haid
THE MEDIUM Co-Star Bill Norton
MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE Guest Star David Grossman
THE PRACTICE Guest Star Michael Strinberg
BOSTON PUBLIC Co-Star Steve Robman/Mark Listo
PASSIONS Recurring NBCDirecting Staff
THE X FILES Guest Star Tony Wharmby
THREE SISTERS Co-Star Gail Mancuso
THE GEENA DAVIS SHOW Co-Star Andy Cadiff
FREAKS & GEEKS Co-Star Bryan Gordon
PROVIDENCE Co-Star Mike Fresco
THE BOLD & BEAUTIFUL . Recurring Michael Stich
L.A. DOCTORS Co-Star David Carson
KEENAN IVORY WAYANS. Lead Tom Kramer
BEVERLY HILLS 90210 Co-Star Harvey Frost
NIGHTSTAND Guest Star Dennis Rosenblatt
SWEET JUSTICE Featured Arlene Sanford
MATLOCK Co-Star Leo Penn
MURPHY BROWN Co-Star Peter Bonerz
MAJOR DAD Recurring Michael Lembeck
DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN Featured John Patterson
CANDID CAMERA Series Regular Directing Staff
TOTALLY HIDDEN VIDEO Series Regular Directing Staff
FRANKENSTEIN: COLLEGE Co-Star Tom Shadyack
THIRTYSOMETHING Recurring Ed Zwick/Marshall Herskovitz
IT’S A LIVING Guest Star J.D. LoBue
THE NUTCRACKER (MOW) Featured Paul Bogart
PILOTS
TRUTH IN ADVERTISING Co-Star Greer Shephard
KEEP ‘EM UP Lead Vinni Curto
AMERICAN PIE (NBC Pilot) Featured Jamie Widdoes
THEATER/HOSTING/COMMERCIALS: Separate resume upon request
SPECIAL SKILLS: Voice Mezzo Soprano/Alto Belt Piano, Dance, Most U.S. & European Dialects, Spanish Fencing, Stage Fighting , Horseback Riding, Scuba Diving, Certified Nurses Assistant, Pyrotechnician, Stick Shift
EDUCATION & TRAINING; Improv w/ Avery Schreiber, PAG’s, Master Classes in Acting, Scene Study & Cold Readings; B.A. in Theatre Arts & Spanish; University of Richmond Actor’s Center , V/O Sue Blue
STATS: HAIR: Auburn EYES: Brown HT: 5’8” WT 141lbs
SMITH/HERVEY/GRIMES Talent Agency 310-475-2010