Responses from participants in Persephone Wow! How exciting. The MECCA and The Myron Galloway Awards. Congrats. On a personal note, I so wish that I could've been a part of The Greenfields production. But mix-ups happen. C'est la vie. I do enjoy working with you. You are truly a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to all young actors. Just a quick and belated note about your recent awards. What a pleasure it is to see you and Persephone so honored by our theatrical community. I have, of course—as you well know—been a Soskin fan for many years, full of admiration for your directorial talent and your persevering spirit, and I think it’s terrific what you have done since retiring from John Abbott. Under your guidance, Persephone has grown into one of Montreal’s most vital theatre companies. We thoroughly enjoyed the play and the acting was excellent!( Unity (1918), 2007) What a wonderful theatre evening it was last Friday! The script, the staging and the acting were all first rate. Bravo to you.( Unity (1918), 2007) Congrats! It was wonderful. So you can relax now, the birth was delivered successfully.( Unity (1918), 2007) I really enjoyed the show last night; it was quite a beautiful production. I realize the sparse set was due to budget restrictions, but it actually worked quite nicely and allowed the show's focus to be on the text. Strong performances all around, especially the young woman who played Beatrice. Anyway, you should be very proud of the show, it's a great production.( Unity (1918), 2007) I've just had a quick look at your website and it looks great. You have my admiration for having the nerve to dedicate yourself to such a company- which is such an essential resource for so many artists.(Playwright) Félicitations pour une très belle soirée. You were magnificent Gabrielle. Elisabeth and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening.(The Loves of Shakespeare's Women, re-mount 2008) You were fabulous last night - quite the 'tour de force'. Well done. I hope the rest of the performances are as good. It almost makes me want to read Shakespeare's plays again! And the costume was brilliant - so clever. I thought you used it very well, taking the time to change, and adapt the mood from one role to another. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Bravo! (The Loves of Shakespeare's Women, 2007) I loved all the speeches. I particularly enjoyed Viola, Emilia, Lady M and the barmaid's exchange. Really well done! Also one of the best costumes I've seen in a long time. Beautiful to say the least, but also very well used. (The Loves of Shakespeare's Women, 2007) We loved, loved, loved the show. (The Loves of Shakespeare's Women, 2007) We thoroughly enjoyed your "Love of Shakespeare's Women" last night. I was touched by the range of emotion in each of the acts and the intense and concise production. I was completely engaged. Thank you! (The Loves of Shakespeare's Women, 2007) I saw your show last night. Well Done. Loved the production. (The Loves of Shakespeare's Women, 2007) You gave a riveting performance to capture the sense of character, emotion and all placed in wonderful context. (The Loves of Shakespeare's Women, 2007) Thankyou for your patience and open-mind. Thank you for leading us on the journey. Thank you for understanding what it is to be an actor. Thank you for being you. (Prodigy 2006) "the public is like a piano. You have to know what keys to poke." Al Capp. Thank you for this very delicious opportunity! What a compelling story-with wonderful female characters. It has been a pleasure working with you again. Hopefully we can take it to Broadway! (Prodigy 2006) I've learned so much about myself-as an actor and as a human being. I felt confident, fearless, liberated. My experience with Persephone has inspired me to dream and convinced me that-with enough hard work-I can realise those dreams. (Prodigy 2006) feedback from the author Nick Whitby during the rehearsals of To the Green Fields Beyond (2006): On the youth of your cast, that's great - young is good, very good. The original crews might have had one or two in their mid-twenties or older but most would have been very young indeed. I hope you have a terrific week - Nick HOW interesting, the stylization business - I'll come to that, but first the 'ice' - it does just mean 'calm', the fact that he's able to sleep appears very cool to K, who doesn't know about the morphine - the tiny looks or ghosts of smiles of the others tell us the reality. ... it is the audience who must supply the drama/meaning/pain etc - the observer creates the reality and this reality must never be fed to them or the play contradicts its own heart. The fact that this moment is so painfully under-played is what makes it so painful - they're gone before we are quite ready for it (like in life, and death)... this is what emotionally then necessitates the concluding scene of the play. I love the fact that you are having them exit upstage - this is crucial and exactly as I always envisaged it. Please, please try it under-played - in a private circle is great, less is so much more here, it makes the audience like privileged watching spirits. That's wonderful because it entrusts them with meaning, makes it theirs. Nick Merci pour cette fabuleuse expérience. Merci de m'avoir fait confiance et la liberté d'explorer. (To the Green Fields Beyond, 2006) You have given us a great play. Thank you for bringing Green Fields to Montreal! (To the Green Fields Beyond, 2006) Thank you for your efforts to 'raise the bar' in Montreal's Theatre community. (To the Green Fields Beyond, 2006) The play itself is very thought-provoking and relevant and captured the horrible situation the soldiers were in, while highlighting the team work of the group. It was also very well acted and staged. I definitely want to be on the list for future productions.(To the Green Fields Beyond, 2006) I have learnt so much about acting and myself as an actor this month (Spring Awakening 2005) I’m always proud to be part of your team (Spring Awakening 2005) My favorite moments were those when you spoke about the grandness of the theatre (SubUrbia 2004) This was the best role I’ve ever played, and the best play I’ve ever played in. My gratitude is immeasurable (SubUrbia 2004) Thank you for helping me grow as an actor and a more confident woman (SubUrbia 2004) I really have the utmost respect for you and everything Persephone stands for. Many young artists have you to thank for getting their work out there (Jane Eyre 2004) I finally got the opportunity to work with you, and it was all I hoped it would be. Thank you (Jane Eyre 2004) I am deeply grateful to you for your generous and free direction (SubUrbia 2004) You are doing something wonderful with Persephone. I hope I have the pleasure of working with you again in the future (SubUrbia 2004) Thank you for believing in me. I have learnt so much over the past two months (SubUrbia 2004) back to top |