Testimonials
"Collaborating with EMO is a gift…his approach not only champions your best performance on stage, but radiates within you as you venture off and into the world.”
“Collaborating with EMO is a gift. Every move he makes stems from the heart, as he unabashedly dives into and enhances each nook and cranny of the story you're telling. He seems to have absorbed most theatrical techniques over the years, allowing him to tailor a wonderful patchwork of notes for you as an actor. Leading with kindness, his approach not only champions your best performance on stage, but radiates within you as you venture off and into the world. It's a privilege to be wrapped up in his contagious positive energy and I cannot wait until next time.”
— Robert Peterpaul, SAG-AFTRA, EMC actor
"EMO completely changed how I approach acting.”
“EMO completely changed how I approach acting. He taught me how to be an honest and powerful actor who just lives in the moment. He also helped me grow as a person by changing my values and perspectives for the better."
— Meredith Heller, acting student
“EMO gives actors the chance to collaborate in an environment that will allow them to bring their best to the creative process.”
“EMO gives actors the chance to collaborate in an environment that will allow them to bring their best to the creative process. As a director / choreographer, he is always prepared and focused so no time is wasted, and he has a way of inspiring actors to want to work together in bringing the audience a show they won't forget.”
— Paul Thomas Ryan, AEA actor / singer
“He is one of the most trustworthy directors I have ever worked with.”
“As a writer, it has been both a dream and a bootcamp-esque workout experience to collaborate with EMO while he’s in the director’s chair. He was born to work with new scripts and with writers at all levels of their careers. He has a natural talent to tease out every thread of story and character in service of putting on the best representation of a piece, whether it’s for a table reading or a fully staged production. He is one of the most trustworthy directors I have ever worked with.”
— Leah Miles, playwright, lyricist, bookwriter
“With his guidance and coaching, he helped me access deeper, more connected levels within my character work, which I have been able to apply to other shows and projects.”
“Being directed by EMO was one of my favorite experiences with a director to this day. He has a clear focus and passion which comes through his direction, all the while creating a safe space for the actor to discover, explore and evolve. With his guidance and coaching, he helped me access deeper, more connected levels within my character work, which I have been able to apply to other shows and projects. His ability to get to know and build a fantastic rapport with his actors allows them to trust and fully feel free to open up without fear of judgment or criticism. Overall a wonderful actor’s director!!”
— Devon A. A. Norris, singer / actor