“Gai
teaches with great enthusiasm and compassion for her students, whether she's teaching high school students or other theatre educators.” Nancy Brown, Director of Education Educational Theatre Association |
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“With her relaxed, warm, positive approach to directing,
Gai Jones creates a safe space for actors to explore and expand the boundaries
of their craft. I would work with her any time.” "Gai Jones is an astonishingly creative theatre
director, leading her students of all ages to new heights in creativity.” “Gai Jones is the renaissance woman of educational
theatre - from molding children's lives to legislative action! I want
to be just like her when I grow up...” “With sensitivity, grace and wit, Gai Jones created
a space for our seniors' voices to be heard, and our community is
so much richer for it.” “Gai Jones is a remarkable artist whose first love
is theatre education. She skillfully brings her enthusiasm and talent
to everyone, from children to seniors. I am continually inspired by her
teaching." “Gai teaches with great enthusiasm and compassion
for her students, whether she's teaching high school students or other
theatre educators.” "I have never known a more conscientious, industrious
and organized theatre educator. Gai Jones is the most reliable
person I have ever known." “We know of no other individual whose commitment,
passion and respect focuses more intently on what it takes to be a young
theatre artist.” “In her capacity as my high school theatre teacher,
my mentor, my colleague, and my friend, Gai Jones has taught me the true
value and importance of arts education, and has instilled in me a passion
for theatre that I hope to pass on to my students and my own children.” “Gai Jones has been a mentor and an inspiration
for me and countless theatre educators throughout the country. She
coined the phrase by which many of us have come to live, "'I
am a professional who has chosen to teach'." “As a member of the Ventura County Senior Readers'
Theatre organization, I would like to credit Gai Jones for her outstanding
contributions to our group since she joined us. Her constructive
criticism has been positive, gentle and welcome. Her creativity
as a director has been well received and has put new life into
our readings.” "Gai Jones is the quintessential theatre instructor.
I've gained so much from her wisdom and used so many tools from her workshops
- she has given me practical advice that I utilize almost daily with
my students."- |
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