Maryann Ridini Spencer
Maryann Ridini Spencer is screenwriter, journalist, TV Host, TV & Film producer/director, author, and member of both the Writers Guild of America, West and the Producers Guild of America. Spencer graduated with a degree in communications from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where she served as co-program director of the college station and worked as a teaching apprentice in the university's TV Production studios. Work in Theatre Spencer began her career in the performing arts at 12, working in her local community theatre in Syosset, New York. At the age of 16 she secured a position as an acting apprentice with The Hampton Playhouse in Hampton, New Hampshire. She also performed and worked as an acting apprentice at The New London Barn Playhouse in New London, New Hampshire. She later won special commendations for her acting, placing in the top level of The New York City and Staten Island Dramatic Invitationals. Work in Public Relations & Marketing Spencer worked as Senior Vice President of Publicity, Advertising & Promotions at Stephen J. Cannell Productions, supervising publicity and marketing initiatives for The Cannell Studios' facilities in Los Angeles and Vancouver. While at the studio she worked on campaigns for such series