STUDENT TESTIMONIALS & COURSE EVALUATION COMMENTS
"I just wanted to thank you for being a wonderful teacher. You were so welcoming and
warm and made me feel like I had a place here. You have made my first year very memorable
and gave me a great first impression of the quality of the training here at UNC. I love your open
and non-judgmental approach to acting, and the excitement with which you teach the Chekhov Technique. I think it helps especially with younger actors who might otherwise doubt their own instinct. I hope you are proud of how you teach because I am proud to have you as a teacher." -Mira Are, Sophomore Transfer Student, University of Northern Colorado, Acting III/Michael Chekhov & Devising Technique
"This class was a consistent bright spot on my day. I think everyone in this class can agree that your positive energy and enthusiasm in teaching our class has bolstered our confidence and made your
classroom feel like a safe place to work and play. I’m really grateful to have gotten to have
you as a teacher both last semester and this semester!" -Cameron Marter, Sophomore Student, University of Northern Colorado, Acting III/Michael Chekhov & Devising Technique
"I loved this course. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, and I learned a lot of things from it. I am ready to go out into the world more confident and inspired because of it. I loved the book we read in class, it was helpful and gave really good advice. I admire you (Becca) a lot, and I think you are incredibly knowledgeable and wise. Thank you so much for giving me a chance to grow as a performer and auditioner. This was truly my favorite class this semester, so thank you. I appreciate everything you have done for me through the years. Thank you for always believing in me and my abilities." - Marisa VerSteegh, Senior Student, University of Northern Colorado, Audition Techniques
"I love how Becca teaches the class and that she gets the freshman first. She's the perfect balance between fun and serious. Honestly, her class has been one of my favorite experiences at UNC so far. She truly cares for all of her students and our individual actor needs." -Madison Hudgins, Freshmen Student, University of Northern Colorado, Acting I
"As a teacher, Rebecca was always able to make my work stronger and more specific. One time in class I was getting nothing but praise from everyone and Rebecca challenged me to find ways to make my work more specific and less general- to play the action rather than the general emotion. The skills I learned from Rebecca stick with me every day as I continue to pursue a career as an actor." -Nathan Nolan Edwards, Student, Temple University, Song and Acting and Musical Theatre Scene Study
"My favorite part of this course overall was that I always felt safe. I was in a safe place where I did my best work and maybe some of my worst. Warming up and getting centered before we started working on our scenes was very helpful." –Eleni Kontos, Student, Rider University, Acting II
"Rebecca Rich is the epitome of a well-rounded teacher. Not only is she well versed in her craft, but she creates a safe work environment that allows her students to grow exponentially. She caters to each of her students' needs versus some teachers who talk and teach in a generalized fashion." –Christopher Hansel, Student, Rider University, Musical Theatre Scene Study II
"Rebecca created a safe, fun, yet challenging environment for me to experiment and grow as a performer. Her insights were different and specific for each student/performer as she has a great eye for how to help each person grow." - Max Silverman, Student, Rider University, Musical Theatre Scene Study II
"I would definitely recommend this class to any friends in the future. I probably learned more in this course than in some of the business courses I took. It is a great way to practice public speaking, to build your confidence, to learn how to connect to people, and to try something outside of your comfort zone." -Angela Jordan, Student, Rowan University, Experiencing Acting
"The best part of the course, by far was being able to act so comfortably with every person in the class, which is truly a testament to the atmosphere created by Becca… The focus on improvisation was amazing because everyone felt comfortable enough to make huge choices while performing, without the fear of being judged." –Aaron Yangello, Student, Rowan Univerity, Experiencing Acting
"Boy! Is she organized! - Becca paid attention to every students’ specific needs - Rebecca makes me want to give above 110% on everything I do in this class - Rebecca is a phenomenal addition to the Theatre Department; she has such a warm and inviting personality, and makes all of her students feel welcomed."
-Multiple Students, Rowan University, Speech for the Stage, (Anonymous) Course Evaluation Comments
"Her casting and song selections were perfect. I learned about a lot of new musicals that I’d never seen or even heard of before - She was open and allowed for freedom of expression and choices in class; also doing the extensive & detailed character and scene analysis really contributed a lot to my learning and stretched me as an actor - The instructor had a sensitivity to the diversity of the students - Becca made sure to expose us to new material, give constructive criticism, and challenge us to explore characters on a deeper level - Professor Joy did a great job at creating an open and safe learning environment where I felt comfortable and free to ask any questions and willing to try new things" -Multiple Students, Temple University, Musical Theatre Scene Study, (Anonymous) Course Evaluation Comments
PRESS-REVIEWS:
"Rebecca [Rich] Joy also delivers a riotously histrionic performance as the pretentious Countess de Lage four times divorced but always spouting the virtues of 'l'amour.'” - Deb Miller for DC Metro Theatre Arts
"The sky's the limit on that last one for Countess de Lage (played with great comic timing by Rebecca [Rich] Joy)" in The Women- Bill Chenevert for The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Watching Rebecca Rich sing, dance, vamp and perform with a shocking pink boa is certainly one reason to rush to Quakertown to see Main Street Theatre's Closer Than Ever" - Myra Yellin Outwater for The Morning Call
"Rebecca Rich is quite funny as the Princess who unknowingly falls in love with Constance in A Naughty Knight." - Matt Murray for Talkin' Braodway