STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Sofia Prada
Returning Student
"This was my second year at NYTSI' s online program and within these two years I have learned so much. Each teacher helps us develop our unique qualities in ourselves and in our acting. They have us dig deep into our emotions and help us bring what we feel to our characters. Even though this is challenging, they are supportive and encouraging and challenge you in the best way possible because they want and know that you can succeed. Lastly, I learned about the importance of mindset when acting, how to "fail gloriously" (which is actually pretty fun), and not being so hard on yourself (still a goal). If you are interested in this program, take the chance because you might find something you never thought you would."
Shannon O’Sullivan
"The things I learned at NYTSI will stick with me forever. What I learned spanned from concrete text work to important life lessons. I felt so supported and challenged by all my wonderful teachers. It’s a safe space where you not only can flop, you HAVE to flop, and I grew so much as an actor and person because of it. I am so grateful I got the opportunity to work with this fabulous, dedicated group of theatre-lovers."
Elena Thomson
Returning Student
"I am a returning student of New York Teen Shakespeare Intensive Online! Not only does NYTSI coach us on acting skills but we are also being prepared on skills for life. Every word from any of the lovely teachers & faculty is a golden token to boost our morales and motivate us to visualize a successful future. Through our lessons, we learn that it’s more than okay to be YOU & express this through our work. Each teacher brings Shakespeare to life in the most creative ways possible & I am so grateful to have experienced this for a second year!"
Daniel Strausman
CalARTS & RADA (London, UK)
"I’d been in lots of school plays, but Teen Shakespeare was my first exposure to the way a serious actor approaches their craft. I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t use something I learned there, and I apply the First Folio technique to every Shakespeare production I’m in. I attended for two summers and it was an excellent foundation for moving on to a full-summer university program, and eventually to competitive university auditions. Thanks Katie, Elke, and Janice for an inspiring start and your continuing friendship." www.danielstrausman.com
Jason Beckman
University of the Arts, Philadelphia
“Katie, Elke and Janice have been instrumental teachers for me, especially as a young artist. They brought life to Shakespeare and physical life on stage in a way I never experienced it before. Their dynamism in a classroom together is electrifying.Outside of the classroom, they have always kept me in their lives not only a student, but as a colleague and collaborator. I have known the three of them for 7 years now, and they are still actively in my artistic life. Only truly caring and inspirational teachers can achieve this effect in a student’s life.”
Colleen Munro
“It has been my dream since I was a kid to be an actor and an artist in NYC - and I am so excited to be where I am! I loved my time at AMS and I’m so grateful for everything I learned from you. I actually still have my notebooks from our summers! You and Elke and Janice taught me how to be authentic as an actor, how to work hard, how to connect to the character. And you all helped me believe in myself and encouraged me to go to conservatory, which really changed my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without your excellent teaching and I sincerely thank you!”
Lily Moret
Texas State University
"I first met Katie and Elke, when I was 15. Now, being 21, I still consider them to be the most important mentors I have had the opportunity to learn from. Both inside and outside the classroom Katie and Elke are always available for students’ needs. They want you to be you, and aren't interested in making a generic wash with their students' development. Engaging, generous, and rigorous - they will push you, and they will celebrate you. But more importantly, in the big - small world of theatre, they will never drop you as a student."
Jacob Ross
Ithaca College
"My experience working with Elke and Katie was one that fueled my continued passion for the exploration of body-mind acting. Following years of "inside-out" training, I left my workshop with them with a newfound sense of excitement. Elke and Katie work patiently and have a fine ability to pinpoint just what moments need to be broken down in the work in order for the energy of the piece to flow and stay buoyant. And they are two of the kindest teachers around!"