Former Students

“I fell in love with Shakespeare in her class because she made it accessible across cultural and class boundaries.” Olisa Enrico-Johnson, MFA VCU

“In working with Janet for the past three years, I have witnessed and coveted her ability to accept and encourage people, even through disciplinary action, with a grace and kindness that encourages fearlessness and change…..She has a magic way of allowing the student actor to be who they are and, without overt challenge, fostering growth…

“She is a pioneer in her field…” John DeBoer, Associate Professoar of Acting/Directing, University of Montana

“With passion, discipline, and enthusiasm for her craft, Janet makes every class an adventure and an imaginative exploration through the world of voice and speech. Janet expects great things from her students, and will not accept I can’t or won’t. All she asks is that you work with courage, take risks, and not be afraid…

….Janet was seminal in my development as an actor and a teacher of theatre at the post-secondary level.” “Janet’s enthusiasm was instrumental in her ability to bring students to the table and engendering their own enthusiasm for the work…..What I learned in Janet’s classes gave me tools to develop character, discover vocal tempo/rhythm, and to…