“My nine year-old son was utterly entranced by the performance, laughing and thinking deeply at the appropriate moments. Thank you for introducing my son to a new world that he will surely enjoy for the rest of his life.”            
–George, Associate Dean, Washington & Lee University

“Having been to many live performances… I would rank this production of The Turn of the Screw among the very best and most enjoyable theater experiences.  My students enjoyed the interpretations of a difficult text.  They appreciated the consolidation of many characters portrayed by one actor.”
–Ms. Robin Dyba, Teacher from Wall High School, Wall, NJ

“I think in exploring the themes verbally, visually, and viscerally our students were able not only to intellectually connect with the material but also to incorporate it into their body and emotions.”
–Jonathan, Drama Instructor, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham, AL

“I’m going to be honest.  I signed up to see your show to get out of a day of school.  I am so glad I did.  You guys did an amazing job making the story line clear and I couldn’t have fallen asleep if I wanted to.”
–Maria, Westbury, NY

“You created an atmosphere of acceptance that allowed me to take risks, to jump without being afraid where I would land.”
–High School Student, Wesson, MS

“I peeled away so many layers of me and journeyed with each of them.  All my life I have feared rejection and have been embarrassed by who I am – you helped me to be proud.”

From Students of Literacy Through Theater Program

"I will carry last week's Literacy Through Theater experience with me the rest of my life."
–Middle School Student, Brooklyn, NY

“Todd [Cerveris] opened a new door because I have never heard Shakespeare before.”
–Student, Platteville High School, Platteville, WI

“‘First best love’--it was interesting to see how something written over 400 years ago is still relevant in today’s world.  Lessons like compromise and following your heart were displayed.”   
–Student, Platteville High School, Platteville, WI

“Overall it was an excellent experience!  It gave me a newfound interest in Shakespeare and encouraged me to get involved in looking at his writings.  I was very impressed with the unit.”   
–Student, Platteville High School, Platteville, WI

“Christian Conn seemed to understand the work that each of us were working on and gave a lot of suggestions.  He never criticized one of us, but taught us how to make our work better.”
–Student, AW Dreyfoos School of the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, FL

“Christian Conn was very knowledgeable about his craft and he was committed and made me want to be engaged and give him more of my attention.” 
–Student, AW Dreyfoos School of the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, FL

“Mr. Conn really made me understand the Shakespeare unit a lot more.  He helped us understand how to break Shakespeare line by line…so we can understand. He was so energetic and I loved it!”
–Student, AW Dreyfoos School of the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, FL 

“Lois Walden was very intuitive and understanding.  Her teaching was incredible!”
–Student, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham, AL