amy marie mccleary


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What fellow artists say . . .

"Amy McCleary is an incredibly imaginative young
choreographer.  Her theatrical vision and unique style bring class and excitement to every production number, and her musical staging is always character/plot driven.  Collaborating with Amy is always an inspiration!"

- M. Seth Reines, 
Artistic Director, Little Theatre on the Square & Broadway Palm West
Director - Peter Pan, High School Musical, The Wedding Singer

"Amy and I have collaborated on two productions now, Forbidden Broadway at the Off Broadway Palm and Schoolhouse Rock Live for Florida Rep's Children's Theatre Series. From my point of view as a director, she is a dream to work with. Her ideas are always fresh, her choreography well thought-out, and expertly executed. I handed her the monumental task of choreographing Schoolhouse Rock Live with just 4 performers, and quite honestly, the final product defies logic and physics. Each of the eleven production numbers is unique, refreshing, inventive and engaging. I call our work together a collaboration because she brings a different kind of creative energy to the table than I do, and it would seem that our differing aesthetics are a perfect compliment. I will work with her again and again. I can't imagine directing a musical without her."

- Jason Parrish
Associate Director, Florida Repertory Theatre.

"It was so lovely to have the opportunity to work with you again! I love the energy, precision and totally awesome/amazing choreography you bring to the show! I also really appreciate your understanding of all of us as individuals, and how you work to make everything look and feel great on OUR bodies. That is a wonderful and rare quality in a choreographer. I really love dancing for you, and hope to work with you again soon!"

- Ashley Rubin
Dancer - Cabaret, Holly Jolly Christmas '09
                                 

"I have worked with Amy as both a choreographer and dance partner, and in both she is giving, smart, incredibly professional and always on her game.  Together we were the Geminae twins in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, where it was of the utmost importance that our movements be coordinated precisely.  With Amy this was no problem, I have never felt like I was on the same mental wavelength with a partner as much as I did when working with her on this dance.  We moved together effortlessly.  She's an intelligent dancer who listens with her eyes and moves with her heart.  Even while dancing Amy utilizes her skills as a choreographer, knowing what’s going to look good and how to make it happen.

Amy was also my choreographer and fellow dancer in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, which was one of the most enjoyable rehearsal processes I've ever had.  She was incredibly professional and approachable throughout.  Her choreography harkened back to the time period of the show, but was fresh and uniquely her own.  Each movement leant to the action in the scene and helped tell the story.  And in the nature of the show was plain-old sexy!  Every night I took great joy performing each dance and I know this was due to the thought and passion put into each phrase. 

Amy and her husband also helped me on my audition reel.  Amy acted as an impromptu director/choreographer putting together choreography at the drop of a hat.  She found the things that I can do best and brought them to light using her keen sense of aesthetics to make me, the dancer, shine.  Working with Amy is rewarding and just plain fun."   

- Rachel Lomax
Dancer & Fellow Performer - Best Little Whorehouse, Forum)



"I had the pleasure of working with Amy on a production of Godspell at the Allenberry Playhouse. Amy was the choreographer and also was in the cast. Her staging was totally original and beautifully helped tell the story. Somehow she was also able to transform a cast of actors who's movement backgrounds were widely varied into what appeared to be trained company of dancers. Amy comes to the rehearsal room with a plan but has an open mind so there is always the option of collaboration. As a performer she is incredibly versatile and has a fierce work ethic. Her delivery of "Turn Back O Man" was lusty, gutsy, and powerful. This is one to watch out for onstage and off!"

- Emily McNamara
Actress - Godspell

"Amy is a wonderful choreographer and a lot of fun to work with. She encourages you to play around with your character within a dance and isn't afraid to alter choreography if you and or her get a little inspiration."

- Mark Kelly
Actor - Elves & the Shoemaker, Peter Pan

 "In addition to the endless passion and creative freshness Amy puts into her work, Amy has the ability to choreograph to, and work with complete non- dancers such as myself. Amy doesn't choreograph around us as many Choreographers do. She makes us a vital part of the numbers by determing our level of ability and patiently working with us. The result is a superb asset to our self esteem as well as the production as a whole."

- Hal Yudof
Actor - The Pajama Game, Annie


 

 

"What a treat this has been! Thanks for being so understanding when I didn't understand what 'step, touch' meant. I should hate you for being equally talented both onstage and off. But I just can't. You're terrific. All good things to you and I hope we get to do it again."

- Michael Iannuchi 
Actor - I Love You, You're Perfect ...

 "You are such a talented young lady and a pleasure to work with. Your positive attitude made rehearsals this great playground for us to explore. I truly hope our paths cross again."

- Julie Cardia
Actor - I Love You, You're Perfect ...
                                                                         

"I had the privilege of working with Amy McCleary as a dancer in PEG's Holly Jolly Christmas. Amy's style is full of flare and energy. Not only is she an immensely talented performer, but she truly puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and makes her dancers look fabulous.  I would be honored to dance for her again."

- Kristel Jelinek
Dancer - Holly Jolly Christmas '06

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