Christine McBurney
Actor | Director | Coach | Writer
SAG-AFTRA * EMC * SDC
NYC * CLE * MTL
Bluestocking Productions

Coach to theatre & film actors, directors, teachers, and writers.
TESTIMONIALS
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Coaching with Christine was the best decision I made. She has given me the knowledge and the confidence to pursue acting as a career. Under her guidance, I have signed with two agents, covering 5 states, and have the strategies to tackle whatever audition comes my way. Her notes are always thoughtful, articulate, and more important, she always pushes me forward.
~Mo Liu, Private Student
What I love most about working with Christine is that she helps me to find material that suits me as an individual. She creates such an encouraging environment while providing feedback that is both useful and intellectual. ~Calista Zajac, Private Student
Christine is one of the most thoughtful teachers I've ever had. Even after college, I return to her for coaching, monologue and play recommendations, and general questions about the business. I recommend her to any experience level or age of drama student.
~ Klara Hricik, Current University of London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama master's degree candidate, Former Great Lakes Theater Actor-Teacher
Christine is smart, motivating, and life-changing. She has a capacity for empathy that allows her to push you but also nurture you as an artist, as well as human being.
~Gus Mahoney, U of Minnesota/Guthrie Theatre BFA
Christine was my acting teacher throughout high school and provided the basis of my Shakespeare training that allowed me to approach the text in my higher education and feel comfortable.
~Lauryn Hobbs, Currently appearing in LIFE AFTER at The Goodman Theatre, Chicago; US Presidential Scholar; University of Michigan BFA
Christine is a phenomenal coach. All the lessons I have learned from her I have applied to my career as a professional dancer.
~Kevin Parker, Inlet Dance Theatre
Christine wants you to succeed and be the best human possible. She has a keen artistic eye and will help you get to where you want to be.
~Charles Mayhew Miller, Baldwin Wallace Musical Theatre BM
"I wish my school teachers would teach Shakespeare like you do. If they did, Shakespeare would be fun and engaging and kids would want to learn it - not just have it as a requirement."
~Gavin Ditz, Private Student
High school English made me hate Shakespeare but Christine changed that. Her fun and positive personality is the icing on the cake.
~Tatiana Boykin, Private student
I have been working professionally in theatre and film for several years now and I am still using techniques that Christine taught me.
~Zoe Davidson, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Christine is a dynamic coach who gets excited by every step and builds momentum, laughter, and passion in the room. Perhaps the the biggest impact she has on actors, though, is revealing to them qualities they never knew they had, and opening their repertoire to new character types.
~Erik Johnson, Former Ensemble Program Director, Shaker Theatre
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COACHING
* Acting
* Arts Management/Administration
* Audition Technique
* Business of Acting
* Directing
* Dialects: British/Irish/NYC
* Monologues
* Reels
* Scene Study
* Script Analysis
* Script Coverage
* Self-Tapes
* Shakespeare
* Writing: Essays, Criticism
* Writing: Film & Theatre Curriculum
* Writing: Resumes, CVs, Artist Statements, Applications, Grants
* Writing: 10-minute Screenwriting & Playwriting
* Voice Overs

Everything I've ever done has been about telling a good story.
Teaching, acting, directing, producing, writing, and co-founding and co-leading a classical theatre company, I have a lot to say and a lot of techniques to share. I have never been one to wait to create.
Bluestocking Productions is a place where storytelling & coaching converge. We all have a good story. How can I help you tell yours?
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About the Name: The Blue Stockings Society was a women's social and educational movement in England in the mid-18th century, emphasizing education and mutual cooperation.