Mary Candler is an accomplished singer, teacher, actor, and producer. She works with singers from varied backgrounds from recording artists to musical theatre performers to karaoke experts. She loves building voices of complete beginners and polishing veteran singers.

She started her studio in 2017 in the rich artistic landscape of NYC and has now transitioned to Washington DC. Her studio flourished as Mary helped her clients book national tours, get accepted into prestigious schools like LaGuardia Performing Arts HS, and feel more confident singing in the shower.

Mary is the founder and former Artistic Director of Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre, a classical company dedicated to a joyful and dynamic theatrical process while fighting for gender equity in the classics. She is especially proud of her work advocating for diversity in the classics through www.expandthecanon.com.

She holds a BA in Music from Duke University, an MFA in Classical Acting from George Washington University's Academy for Classical Acting, a shiny certificate from New York Vocal Coaching Teacher Training, and certification from Maddie Tarbox Studios.

Mary has performed across the country in roles such as Maria in West Side Story, Amalia in She Loves Me, Rapunzel in Into the Woods, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank, and Emily in Our Town.