Last Updated: 2/24/2010
LIBBY
SKALA
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Performer Writer
Presenter
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“Pacific Theatre presented Lilia!, as the opening to our 23rd season [for a three-week, 15-performance run]. The show was a tremendous success. Audience response was extremely positive, Lilia! met critical acclaim from all the major newspapers in Vancouver. It drew considerably more radio and television attention than we are accustomed to, and exceeded our revenue projections. Ms. Skala was a delightful contribution to the atmosphere around our theatre company and the administrative staff and I are grateful for her involvement in our season. I recommend both Libby and her show without reservation.”
- Ron Reed, Founding Artistic Director, PACIFIC THEATRE, Vancouver, BC
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“We continue to be grateful for your performance at The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity – it is the strength, courage and achievements of women like your grandmother that have inspired the growing interest in women’s “untold stories,” and your show contributed something so special to our efforts to foster greater awareness of women’s accomplishments and their vital role in leadership. All the best to you as you continue to introduce Lilia! to captivated audiences!
- Virginia Harris, Chairman, Board of Trustees,
THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY FOR THE BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY, Boston, MA
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“We had a performance event here last week that included one of the finest performances I have ever seen anywhere. Libby Skala made the Guild shine that night.”
- Mart Hulswit, Executive Director, THE EPISCOPAL ACTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, NYC
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“It was a honour and joy to have Libby Skala as a guest artist in our community. Lilia! was a truly captivating story, so sensitively and truly told. As a teacher of European history, I am enthusiastic about the concept of presenting this true adventure to students – what a way to make history come alive! Libby Skala is an outstanding actor. In her moving presentation of Lilia! her acting ability is immeasurably enhanced by her demeanor, appearance and her love for her grandmother. I recommend Libby Skala as an absolute delight for any group of young people with an interest in life’s challenges, successes and tragedies.”
- Robert Lawn, Mayor of Prescott, Ontario, Canada and Board Member of
ST. LAWRENCE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
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“Thank you for your excellent performance contribution at the 8th Leeds Jewish International Performing Arts Festival. Your drama definitely added something special to the Festival resuting in extremeley positive and moving feedback from audiences with a strong desire to see more Jewish-related drama. You certainly deserved your standing ovation.”
- Ellie Ruhan, Festival Director
THE LEEDS JEWISH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL, Leeds, England
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“We loved having you here, and we have had many comments from people who weren't able to attend the performance but who heard raves from those who did. The performance was moving - luminous, utterly captivating!”
- Ann Epner, Program Director, THE ROXBURY ARTS GROUP, Roxbury NY
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“Libby Skala performed Lilia! at the Last Frontier Theatre Conference in 2006. Lilia! was a great hit with both the conference attendees, who tend to be a picky crowd, and the local community. My technical director said she was the easiest person he worked with the entire week, which features seven shows in seven days. She also taught two well-received workshops for us. In short, I give my whole-hearted recommendation for Libby and Lilia!. They are a good addition to any company’s season.”
- Dawson Moore, Coordinator, LAST FRONTIER THEATRE CONFERENCE, UNIVERSITY OF
ALASKA, Valdez, Alaska
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“Thank you so much for doing the fabulous performance of 'Lilia!' for our reunion. My husband kept saying 'That was fantastic!' and I heard many other appreciative comments, too. It was a real treat to have you be a part of the day. It was such a pleasure to meet you! Thank you for your generosity to Daycroft. ”
- Barbara Fisher Brown, Executive Director, THE DAYCROFT SCHOOL FOUNDATION, Stamford,
CT
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- Hannah Stoffer, Executive Committee, DIE BUEHNE THEATER, Dresden, Germany
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“We received glowing reports from the audience and members of the theatre community on the sensitivity, performance craft, and over-all presentation of which Libby Skala is both the author and actress. We have asked her to return next year. On behalf of the Executive and Production Team, we recommend her highly!”
- John O. Powell, KELOWNA & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL, Kelowna, BC---
