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"Martin & Shaw mixes beautifully acted slice-of-life drama with their own imaginative and surreal take on life to present stellar improvisational theatre. Thoughtful & hilarious at the same time they are reminiscent of the early days of The Second City, or the very best of Saturday Night Live."
-Scotty Watson
Master Improv Teacher and Coach, New York City, 2nd City Toronto
-Scotty Watson
Master Improv Teacher and Coach, New York City, 2nd City Toronto
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"Julie feels that her skills as a performer have increased tenfold during these few short months of rehearsal. Prior to her work under director Natasha Lee Martin, Julie ascribed to the high school musical theater method of acting: flailing one’s arms about with each word and injecting grandeur and dramatic pauses into. Every. Single. …Line. Now, Julie is pleased with her progression into a more professional actor."
-Julie Cleek
Student of Theatre
William Jewell College, MO
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“I really like her. She has a fun personality and you can tell that she cares about [her students’] well-being. I’m looking forward to working more with her—I’ve actually switched my major to Theatre and because of the experience I’ve had with her,”
-Amany Santino
Student of Theatre
William Jewell College, MO
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"I can attest to Natasha Martin's outstanding talent and professionalism under extremely trying circumstances. Natasha kept the spirit of the play alive with the strong character she created; the audience - packed to capacity for all performances - was convulsed by her manic portrayal of the nightmarish situation"
-Steve Lippe
Writer/Comedian
Philadelphia, PA
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"Julie feels that her skills as a performer have increased tenfold during these few short months of rehearsal. Prior to her work under director Natasha Lee Martin, Julie ascribed to the high school musical theater method of acting: flailing one’s arms about with each word and injecting grandeur and dramatic pauses into. Every. Single. …Line. Now, Julie is pleased with her progression into a more professional actor."
-Julie Cleek
Student of Theatre
William Jewell College, MO
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“I really like her. She has a fun personality and you can tell that she cares about [her students’] well-being. I’m looking forward to working more with her—I’ve actually switched my major to Theatre and because of the experience I’ve had with her,”
-Amany Santino
Student of Theatre
William Jewell College, MO
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"I can attest to Natasha Martin's outstanding talent and professionalism under extremely trying circumstances. Natasha kept the spirit of the play alive with the strong character she created; the audience - packed to capacity for all performances - was convulsed by her manic portrayal of the nightmarish situation"
-Steve Lippe
Writer/Comedian
Philadelphia, PA
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"Natasha Lee Martin’s fierce comedy attack is matched with a believability that made her a joy to watch."
-NY Theatre.com
-NY Theatre.com
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"Stunning"
(On directing A Murder of Crows)
-Mac Wellman
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"Actresses Eliza and Mason both loved working with you last Saturday! They said it was a great class and have been inspired to implement things you gave them in their work on our Short Story Project. I hope you are able to schedule more visits to do workshops in the future. We would happily welcome you at the studio."
-Cinda Jackson
Artistic Director
The Lost Studio (Theater)
Los Angeles
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"The production of Nickled and Dimed at Sycamore Rouge is a highlight of my resume. Working with Natasha a a director has helped me grow not only as an artist but as a person. With Natasha's guidance I still search to find the truth within the art. She is highly professional, fantastically talented, and an all around great human being. Anyone who works with her will truly be blessed!"
-Adanma Onyedike, M.F.A.
Asst Prof Theatre
Berea College, KY
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"Natasha Lee Martin is one of the finest acting teachers with whom I have had the pleasure of working. In a recent graduate course regarding creativity and play, the instructor wanted to bring in an improvisation expert to guide the class with various activities. Ms. Martin’s techniques, her skill, and patience all were exemplary as she guided our class through improvisation exercises. Her diligence in presenting and explaining the concepts she is teaching is only part of her strength, the other part coming from her varied and lengthy experience in the theatrical world from which she draws her wisdom"
-Karl Babij
Instructor/Rider University
Rutgers University/NJ
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"Natasha's writing for the stage is a joy to produce, direct, and act. Her three contributions to Loose Women of Low Character were challenging to the actors onstage, and great fun to me as a director. Her voice is provocative and a little dangerous, but it often surprises you with its vulnerability and humor."
-Laira Morgan
Producer/Director
SOl Arts/ABQ, NM
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"After this experience with Nickel and Dimed, I have a lot more faith in my own abilities as a actress. I’ve been able to take from the classes and seminars the knowledge of my weaknesses and what to do to combat them. I’ve also been able to pinpoint my strengths. Natasha Lee Martin is a gifted director who exudes energy and positive vibes almost always. Very adventurous and straightforward."
-H. Lynn Smith
Actress, Director, VA
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"Stunning"
(On directing A Murder of Crows)
-Mac Wellman
___________________________
"Actresses Eliza and Mason both loved working with you last Saturday! They said it was a great class and have been inspired to implement things you gave them in their work on our Short Story Project. I hope you are able to schedule more visits to do workshops in the future. We would happily welcome you at the studio."
-Cinda Jackson
Artistic Director
The Lost Studio (Theater)
Los Angeles
______________________________________
"The production of Nickled and Dimed at Sycamore Rouge is a highlight of my resume. Working with Natasha a a director has helped me grow not only as an artist but as a person. With Natasha's guidance I still search to find the truth within the art. She is highly professional, fantastically talented, and an all around great human being. Anyone who works with her will truly be blessed!"
-Adanma Onyedike, M.F.A.
Asst Prof Theatre
Berea College, KY
_________________________________________________________________
"Natasha Lee Martin is one of the finest acting teachers with whom I have had the pleasure of working. In a recent graduate course regarding creativity and play, the instructor wanted to bring in an improvisation expert to guide the class with various activities. Ms. Martin’s techniques, her skill, and patience all were exemplary as she guided our class through improvisation exercises. Her diligence in presenting and explaining the concepts she is teaching is only part of her strength, the other part coming from her varied and lengthy experience in the theatrical world from which she draws her wisdom"
-Karl Babij
Instructor/Rider University
Rutgers University/NJ
_________________________________________________________________
"Natasha's writing for the stage is a joy to produce, direct, and act. Her three contributions to Loose Women of Low Character were challenging to the actors onstage, and great fun to me as a director. Her voice is provocative and a little dangerous, but it often surprises you with its vulnerability and humor."
-Laira Morgan
Producer/Director
SOl Arts/ABQ, NM
________________________________________________________________
"After this experience with Nickel and Dimed, I have a lot more faith in my own abilities as a actress. I’ve been able to take from the classes and seminars the knowledge of my weaknesses and what to do to combat them. I’ve also been able to pinpoint my strengths. Natasha Lee Martin is a gifted director who exudes energy and positive vibes almost always. Very adventurous and straightforward."
-H. Lynn Smith
Actress, Director, VA
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