Archive for January 2015
Lisa Wilson,U. of Tulsa
Re: Professional Workshops: “Her presentations at the VASTA conferences have been clear, thoughtful, mature explorations of the teaching pedagogy for voice. Her sessions are always well attended because her work is highly respected.” Lisa Wilson,U. of Tulsa
Read MoreDijana Milosovic, Co-founder and Artistic Director of DAH Teatar, Belgrade, Serbia
“She has Deep respect for individuals with whom she works; The highest level of integrity and conscience; Abiding belief in the possibility of a transformational power of theatre in relation to society; Diligence and highest attention to details. Dijana Milosovic, Co-founder and Artistic Director of DAH Teatar, Belgrade, Serbia
Read MoreDijana Milosovic, DAH Teatar, Belgrade, Serbia
“She always transmits what is the most important in our work to her students: the ability to determine priorities in every segment of the work, punctuality and precision in realization of tasks and also flexibility in the realization of tasks that are not included in the work description.” Dijana Milosovic, DAH Teatar, Belgrade, Serbia
Read MoreErica Tobolski
“Janet effortlessly reaches each [workshop] participant in a manner that is at once engaging and inspiring.” Erica Tobolski
Read MorePatricia Tedford
“Observations upon teaching the Archetype work: “Students who appeared trapped inside of their perception of themselves, their identity limiting their range of choice, were able to break out of these self imposed cages and explore freely- finding energies, ways of being, and experiencing story beyond their current understanding of their worlds.” “This work turns non-speakers-…
Read MoreVicki Shaghoian, Professor, Yale School of Drama
“This kind of improvisational work gives the actor permission to play—there are no wrongs or rights attached to the work. Technique is not part of the exercise.“… “ I was excited to return to the studio/classroom to encourage the actors to tap into, discover, and revel in their individual imaginations, finding room to play with…
Read MoreMegan Persinger, Instructor, North Carolina School of the Arts University
“Her consistent professionalism, her ability to treat all students with equal respect, her dedication to students in and outside of the classroom, her dedication to developing rigorous and relevant coursework, her high level of expectations – all of these frame who she is as a teacher.” Chris Shannon, former graduate student.(our fight instructor) asked me…
Read MoreJacquelyn Prater
“Janet shows students that it is ok to be different, to find your own voice, and to cultivate it in a manner that enhances your personal process. She teaches her students to access not only their physical voice, but to find their inner voice and gives them the courage to follow it.” “Even now, I…
Read MoreCate Brewer
“I had many voice teachers before and since my 3 years with Ms. Rodgers, and I can honestly say that she is the best all around Voice Teacher I have ever had the good fortune of working with.” Stefan Sittig “Janet is one of the few artists and teachers who are in a constant state…
Read MoreJosh Chenard
“She delights in process; the work, the explorations, the discoveries, the frustrations, and the victories we face day to day as actors and artists. What makes Janet such a unique and amazing teacher is her ability to inspire that same delight and joy in her students. Her passion becomes our passion, and her love for…
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