Directing & Teaching
The Hive Theatre Company's Inaugural Season
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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"Excellent pacing by Director Margaret McFadden"
The Poplar Review
"Director, choreographer, and artistic director Margaret McFadden imbues her production with whimsy, spectacle, and even more meta-theatricality than the script requires. Her ability to beautifully weave character-driven moments together with dynamic stage pictures is on full display during the first act, with “Magic Foot”, “Pandemonium”, and “I Speak Six Languages” standout numbers. What could be a very limiting show has turned into a fourth-wall-breaking spectacular. While some elements in the show are clearly already written in, a lot of them feel created by McFadden’s directing prowess."
New England Theater Mirror
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"Smoothly directed and choreographed by Margaret McFadden...A clever and original musical production."
The Sleepless Critic
"McFadden’s most inspired staging appears in “Magic Foot” and “I Speak Six Languages,” ... McFadden’s Act 2 Love Ballet receives special mention for adding unexpected sweetness to a vulnerable moment between Barfeé and Ostrovsky."
New England Theatre Geek
The Wolves
"The Ensemble work by the cast is some of the best we've seen this season"
New England Theatre Geek
"Director Margaret McFadden magnifies Delappe's examination of the teen girl psyche with preternatural wisdom...McFadden makes it look easy too"
New England Theatre Geek
Press & Media
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Actor Testimonials
"If someone were to ask me what has been my favorite experience of my acting career thus far, I would immediately tell them it was my time at The Hive. In less than one year of operation, Margaret McFadden and the entire staff have fostered an environment of extreme professionalism, camaraderie, genuine care and high quality work. Margaret has a spectacular knack for leading her cast with tact, grace, and clear vision for both the big picture and the nuances of a given piece, all while allowing performers the space to grow and find things on their own. On top of all this, the rehearsal room was one I looked forward to going to every day – a perfect balance of focus, dedication and joy. I am beyond grateful for my time with the Hive. I cherish the memories it gave me, and feel I grew as an artist in the few weeks I spent working with this incredible company."​
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~Emma DeWitt, Hartt School BFA Acting
"Rehearsals for a show can be overwhelming and stressful, but thanks to Margaret’s grounding energy and fierce leadership, this rehearsal process was efficient, smooth (as can be), but above all; fun. Margaret always invited us to come into the room and play, experiment, and make big choices. Having a director who created a space where all of these things felt not only okay but encouraged really made the difference during this rehearsal process. Additionally, if I could pick Margaret’s brain about our show for hours on end I would. She is absolutely brilliant in all senses of the word. Her ideas and visions are so inspiring, making her truly fantastic to work with. My overall experience at The Hive was nothing short of wonderful, and my time there will always hold a special place in my heart. The shows being put up at The Hive Theatre Company are filled with so much love and dedication from hard work from the cast, Margaret, and everybody on the creative team. I cannot wait to see what else The Hive has in store! If one thing is true; I will always be a massive fan of Margaret, and The Hive Theatre Company."
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~Mary Surrette, Boston Conservatory BFA Musical Theatre
"Working with the Hive for my first professional theatre production was an unforgettable experience. As a young performer new to the city, booking a role with this company was a wonderful way to put my acting skills and knowledge to use in a setting that was rigorous but by no means overwhelming. The experience was truly magical! Margaret's dedication to directing is evident in the way she fosters a warm and welcoming creative space, which starts in the rehearsal room and travels all the way to the stage and beyond. Getting the chance to perform alongside other talented emerging theatre artists was deeply enriching and utterly inspiring. The genuine connections I made with the cast and crew enhanced the authenticity of the connections I built with my character and the play as a whole, making it one of the most gratifying and uplifting collaborative experiences an actor can ask for. I'm so proud and fortunate to have been a part of their production of The Wolves, and I'm looking forward to seeing The Hive continue to blossom as a new member of the Boston theatre scene."
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~Angelina Russo, Boston University BFA Acting
I absolutely adored my time working on The Wolves. They are memories I truly cherish. It is hard nowadays to find a group of people, a community, that aligns together as perfectly as we did during The Wolves, and that was all thanks to the amazing leadership at The Hive. Margaret McFadden, epic director and woman she is, gave us a new challenge every rehearsal. We found depths to our characters because of the questions she asked, and she eventually led us to have one of the most rewarding runs I've been in. I even got my very first shout out in a theatre review! She truly knows what she's doing and does so with care. I also will give a shout out to the amazing group of people she surrounds herself with. Every person on the project was a joy to work with and put their best foot forward. I give The Hive Theatre Company a 10/10, would recommend.
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~Lily Ayotte, Suffolk University BA Theatre
Educational Theater
Clue at Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Mean Girls The Musical at The Rivers School
Seussical Jr. at The Fay School
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown at The Schechter Day School
