In the 15 years I have been in theater, you are one of the only people I have worked with that inspired me! As I reminisce on the past year, I am reminded of the people who truly want the best for you…and the people who work tirelessly to guide you and push you. You’ve pushed and inspired me.
Thank you for trusting me…and I want to thank you for the art you’ve learned that you lay onto me. You're gonna get me all emotional Thank you for guiding me and challenging yourself in this college process as well. I'm so forever grateful for your art and guidance!

"EVERYONE ASSUMED MY NEW FOUND CONFIDENCE WAS BECAUSE I GOT THE LEAD....WHILE THAT IS PARTIALLY TRUE, THE REAL CAUSE WAS STEVE. HE BELIEVED IN ME AND HELPED ME OVERCOME MY FEAR. THAT IS REALLY ALL IT COMES DOWN TO. THERE IS NO BIG GESTURE OR CHEERFUL EVENT I JUST FINALLY HAD SOMEONE WHO BELIEVED IN ME AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS OK TO HAVE CONFIDENCE IN MY TALENTS AND FEEL SAD WHEN I FAILED OR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS I GOT TO BE A STUDENT OF STEVE'S AND HE EVEN HELP ME WITH MY CAR DONATIONS DURING THIS TIME I SAW HIM EXTEND WORTH AND POSITIVITY TO EVERY KID HE INTERACTED WITH HE MADE US FEEL UNDERSTOOD AND THAT WE COULD ACHIEVE THE DREAM THAT WE ENVISION FOR OURSELVES.

I was lucky enough to work with Steve as both a student and assistant director- you won't find a more encouraging and dedicated teacher. He's pretty much the only person on the planet who will make the audition process genuinely fun as well as successful. I would recommend him to any of my students in a heartbeat. He's the best!