Testimonials

What are they saying???

"This play was a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, a woman's strength can rise. It gave voice to the unheard, hope to the hurting, and light to those still searching for a way out."-Jamaal Harvey

"This beautiful work of art was bold and fierce, vulnerable and brave. It opened up wounds and healed other wounds creating a space for me and my daughter to bond closer" - Dion Lowndes; ACES

“It has been a privilege and an inspiration to work together with Lanea. She is imaginative,experienced,well-organized and creative in her approaches to teaching, learning and administering arts programs. I would feel confident in handing her the leadership of any youth program.” - Dic Wheeler; Oddfellows Playhouse Theater

"Lanea has been a wonderful asset for to the kids in our after school programming and has been a reliable parent leader in the Middletown Community. She is responsible for managing and directing all administrative duties regarding The Teaching Artist Hub CT that includes building a website,email responses, community engagement, maintaining state-wide relationships with arts councils and arts organizations as well as providing professional development training for teaching artists statewide."-Liz Layor; Oddfellows Playhouse Theater

“Lanea is approachable, kind, empathetic, and a great listener. In addition, Lanea is great at motivating folks to stay on track and on task, and is fantastic at rallying a community together for a meaningful task or experience and common goal. Lanea is reliable and I thoroughly enjoy working with her in this professional capacity. Her approach to youth is one of compassion, empathy, true listening, and valuing the individual in front of her for who they are. Students are drawn to her, and in a short amount of time she is able to make meaningful connections.” - Alex Novak; Arts for Learning CT

Your production was incredible. From the moment it started you and your cast held us at rapt attention.Every aspect of the production was tremendous. The Writing , pacing, blocking, staging, lighting all was soooo right for the delivery of your work. The set was fabulous also, really well done, the transitions from early on to later. amazing. Your voice and stage presence is impeccable. You were tremendously strong in the midst of retelling your perilous journey. Your words were perfectly delivered, so heartfelt and brilliant. We were blown away. I adored the healing journey being displayed right before our eyes. To be a witness to the unfolding of you coming back to yourself, and back to life is so deeply moving. I think you have a world of

truth to tell, a world of experience to share. Thank God, you found your voice, your outlet your skill set, your theatre / art comrades.

YOU ARE DEEPLY GIFTED. - Victoria Christgau; Connecticut Center for Nonviolence