Let's really cement the coach and NYC--get Mary a job on Broadway or a TV/film role that is shot in NYC.
How has she not been on Law and Order SVU yet. Get her a recurring role on that!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1706025/
Get her on Sesame Street. That's a lifetime gig.
Have you checked Mariska Hargitay recently? Apprarently SVU is TOO.