MARION BIRDSALL
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Country Singer Monologue – Small Town Heartbreak, Big Dreams (Performance Video) Quicktime
A grounded and emotionally rich monologue from a Southern country singer navigating heartbreak, ambition, and self-worth. Great for small-town dramas, Americana roles, and layered, salt-of-the-earth characters.
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Erin Brockovich – Grounded Dramatic Monologue (Tough Legal Type) (Performance Video) Quicktime
A grounded-yet-commanding performance of Erin Brockovich’s iconic fight-for-justice monologue. Sharply delivered with unwavering conviction — perfect for serious, blue-collar, strong-willed characters.
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“Valerie” Cover – Acoustic Vocals & Guitar (Indie Musician) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Warm, soulful rendition of Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie,” showcasing natural musicality, emotive vocals, and personal artistry—great for singer-songwriter or musical roles.
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Ritorno Mio – Dreamlike Italian Short (International / Art-House Lead) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Haunting, visually rich performance in Italian, navigating blurred lines of memory—ideal for international, art-house, or emotionally complex roles.
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Fuga Italiana – Emotional Drama (Lead, On-the-Verge of Change) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Intense, emotionally driven portrayal of a woman on the brink—layered with vulnerability and sudden emotional shift. Perfect for dramatic lead roles.
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LaRoy, Texas – Darkly Comic Crime Scene (Offbeat Supporting Role) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Offbeat and smart scene opposite Dylan Baker—sharp comedic timing in a crime context. Ideal for quirky suburbia, character-driven ensemble roles.
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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner – Theatrical Monologue (Classic Drama) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Stage-honed dramatic delivery of a transformative scene from Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Highlights nuanced character work and strong dramatic presence.
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Comedy-Drama Clip – Questioned by Wannabe Detective (Southern Accent) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Playful yet grounded scene, questioning a quirky “detective.” Shows comedic timing with subtle emotional depth—great for indie dramedy roles.
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Reel_MarionBirdsall (Performance Video) Quicktime
This is my reel which includes scenes from All You Ever Wished For starring Darren Criss and James Remar.
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Résumé Print Résumé
Film | ||
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LaRoy |
Supporting |
Shane Atkinson |
Ritorna-me |
Lead |
Dayva Weiss |
Fuga Italiana |
Lead |
Vitoria Vasconcellos |
Day Dreaming |
Lead |
Nina Gabriela |
Featured |
Supporting |
Nina Gabriela |
All You Ever Wished For |
Supporting |
Barry Morrow |
Visionaries Short |
Lead |
David Flores |
Knife Hands Short |
Lead |
William Simmons |
Theatre | ||
King Phycus |
Sardonicus |
Jonathan Hopkins |
Richard III |
Queen Elizabeth |
Angela Vitale |
Three Sisters |
Irina |
Paul Takacs |
Hamlet |
Ophelia |
Jimmy Tripp |
Beauty and the Beast |
The Wardrobe |
Lisa Bodden |
Mash |
Margaret Houlihan |
Lisa Bodden |
Twelfth Night |
Curia |
Lisa Bodden |
Antigone |
Antigone |
Richard Greene |
Commercials | ||
Conflicts Available Upon Request |
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Training | ||
Scene Study |
Lyle Kessler |
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Larry Moss Master Class |
Scene Study |
Larry Moss |
Lesly Kahn Ongoing |
Lesly Kahn |
Lesly Kahn |
Audition Technique |
Amber Horn |
Amber Horn |
Alexander Technique for Acting |
Alexander Techworks |
Jean-Louis Rodrigue Kristof K |
Scene Study |
The Last Acting Studio |
Desean Terry |
Self Tape Clinic |
The Last Acting Studio |
Desean Terry |
Lesly Kahn Acting Clinic |
Lesly Kahn |
Lesly Kahn Faculty |
Lesly Kahn Comedy Intensive |
Lesly Kahn |
Lesly Kahn |
Audition Technique |
Michael Testa |
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UCB 201 |
Los Angeles |
Josh Simpson |
UCB 101 |
New York City |
Ben Rameaka |
NYU Tisch School of the Arts |
BFA in Drama |
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Stella Adler |
NYU |
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Shakespeare |
Stella Adler NYU |
Jimmy Tripp |
Character Work |
Stella Adler NYU |
Betsy Parrish |
Stonestreet Studios |
NYU |
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OC Auditions |
Stonestreet NYU |
Ellen Parks |
VO Technique |
Stonestreet NYU |
Andy Roth |
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'8" |
Weight: 145 lbs |
Equestrian - Western, Figure Skating, Ice Skating, Running - Long Distance, Snow Skiing - General, Swimming - ability - general, Yoga, Guitar, Improvisation, Modeling, Piano, Singer, Ukulele, Vocal Range: Alto, Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano, Vocal Range: Soprano, Voiceover, American - Boston Accent, American - New England Accent, American - New York Accent, American - Southern Accent, American - Standard/General Accent, American - Texan Accent, Australian Accent, British - BBC English Accent, French Accent
Girl next door with a secret. NYU Tisch grad with a grounded edge and offbeat spark. Tribeca alum (LaRoy), trained with Larry Moss, Lesly Kahn, and Lyle Kessler. Ideal for period dramas, quirky indie heroines, and smart scene-stealers.