“This was more than just a directing actors workshop but an insight into the human condition.”
“I’ve never seen anyone go to the heart of a scene so quickly. You take every scene to a new level.”
“This class finally demystified communication with actors – it suddenly feels like a simple thing to tell them what I want.”
“I cannot tell you how helpful it was, when I directed a television episode recently, that I had studied with you and was able to allow what was happening in the moment, as opposed to clinging to ideas about how I thought things should unfold.”
“The thing I was worried about was working with actors, and now, after taking the class, it’s the thing I most look forward to.”
“Having taken this class over and over, I am amazed that it never feels repetitive – every week you explore new territory and fresh insights.”
“It’s a great pleasure to get to work with actors who are willing to work at this level, and do this exploring. I am learning techniques that I can use in professional situations.”
“So inspiring. I used to think you couldn’t get away with using these techniques on the set (directing sitcoms). But now I see times when I can slip them in, and I have the confidence to do it.”
“I’m so glad I didn’t get to direct my feature before taking that class. I’m sure you’ve heard this many times before, but working with you is a transforming experience - both personally and professionally. And it’s also a great pleasure.”
“You said one thing to me that triggered an open door in my mind to the missing piece of my current directing evolution. Simply put, you are a magical instructor.”
“What a valuable service you provide to the creative community.”
“Your love of the work and the process are really inspiring. I love the way your thoughts on the process really get me thinking about so many more possibilities.”
“It's so great to feel like more than a bystander when working with actors. The crew [on a recent shoot] seemed to have no awareness that acting isn't something to be turned on and off in the midst of raunchy jokes and pratfalls and whatnot. I feel that the way that the crew treated the acting process was probably exactly the way I used to think of it, before I learned and became sensitized in your classes. Thank you for that. It makes directing so much richer.”
“Thank you so much for an amazing and exciting and inspiring six weeks.”