Marijane Vandivier is a seasoned professional Equity actress with an impressive track record spanning over four decades. Her remarkable television career, which spanned three decades, encompassed a diverse range of projects, including film, radio shows, and commercial work. For the past seventeen years, she has dedicated herself to teaching and coaching acting and speaking voices to aspiring performers.
Marijane's academic background is equally impressive, having studied at the prestigious America Theatre Wing in New York City, where she made her off-Broadway debut in the production of "Late Arrival". She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Theatre from the University of Houston, and is also a certified Lessac Voice/Body Trainer.
In addition to her acting career, Marijane has a rich musical background, having performed with her show band in various iconic locations such as Las Vegas, Reno, Tahoe, Los Angeles, and across the country for a period of seven years. Many Texans have fond memories of Marijane's appearances on the popular KPRC-TV live children's shows, "Happy Hollow" and "Marijane's MagiCastle".
Her long-running talk/news show, "Wake-up Houston", was a daily fixture on KUHT-TV, while she continued to hone her craft at esteemed institutions such as the Alley Theatre, Theatre Under The Stars, and Houston Music Theatre. Marijane relocated to Austin ten years ago to be closer to her family and has since been an adjunct instructor at St. Edwards University, teaching at The State Theatre School of Acting, and offering private coaching sessions to clients.
In Austin, Marijane has had the opportunity to feature in a wide range of roles at St. Edwards Mary Moody Northen, Zachary Scott, Austin Playhouse, and Tex-Arts Theatres.
