TS McCormick

“I first met TS at The Gamm theatre’s summer Shakespeare intensive. He came on board as a teaching artist and acting coach for the program I began as an institute for serious young actors. As the director of the program and a professional equity actor, I was thrilled with TS's work ethic, quality of instruction and knowledge of the classical material we were staging. TS had a very unique and special talent for connecting with students and taking as long as they needed to understand and feel confident moving forward with their character. He met them exactly where they were. He was able to coach the most advanced acting students as well as those who were completely new to the theater. He also collaborated well with his peers and was continually positive and supportive. “ Steve Kidd (AEA)- Actor/ Theatre Educator, Sandra Feinstein GAMM Theatre (NEAT) (Warwick, RI)

 

“TS is a patient technician with a keen diagnostic eye.  He is a quick problem solver with a wide array of tricks and resources which he is capable of communicating effectively to his students/actors.  He is a wonderful addition to the classroom...” Charliey Libra- Actor/Artist (Minneapolis, MN)

 

“TS brought immense creativity, organization, clarity and poise into his classes. He challenged the students to work on difficult material and empowered them to grapple with the ‘difficulty’ and achieve success. I was particularly impressed with his ability to engage all of his students with the material and experience; he treated the young students with respect and genuine regard for their ideas and points of view. He saw the best in them which helped them to see the best in themselves and believe in their ability to succeed in the work. His curiosity and passion for the work spread to his students; his work with the students was productive, creative, playful, and sophisticated.” Chaya Gordon-Bland, MFA (AEA)- Artistic Director, South Dakota Shakespeare Festival/Professor of Movement and Shakespeare, University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)

 

“TS is one of the best acting Instructors and mentors I’ve had.  He always pushed me to find the limits of my abilities, strengthen my weaknesses, and play with who the character is beneath the surface.  He helped me rediscover my love for theatre from a new perspective.”  Colee Ludtke- Actor (Minneapolis, MN)

 

“I have been able to witness TS as a guest lecturer in my classes. Not only was I impressed with his level of knowledge, but also his ability to engage the students. TS was able to coax and inspire them to not only participate, but engage in the exercises through his use of a variety of pedagogical means, including brief lecture, demonstration and direct coaching.” Matt Caron (SDC), MFA- Director/Assistant Professor of Theatre Minnesota State University, Mankato (Mankato, MN)

 

“I learned more in his class about acting than I did in the rest of my college career.”  Ben Merz- Actor/Theatre Artist (Minneapolis, MN)

 

“I don’t know that anyone has helped me grow as much as an actor as TS did.  He knows notably how to pull great work out of his actors but in ways that you will carry with you through all future performances.” Alyssa Mordal- Actor/Director (Los Angeles, CA)

 

“TS has an amazing passion as an instructor that inspires his students to push the boundaries of their abilities.  He has a teaching style that is both energetic and engaging.  TS is approachable, knowledgeable, and always willing to make time to help his students flourish.” Logan Sulentic- Actor (Minneapolis, MN)

 

“TS has a way of connecting with his students that pulls out their strengths as theatre artists and takes them to the next level.  He pushes his students to find their full potential while maintaining a fun and open environment.  I have learned so much as an artist from TS that I never realized I could do.  His Uta lessons have allowed me to grow and create truthful, moment to moment work.” Alex Blesi- Actor/Theatre Artist (Portland, OR)

 

“TS’s expertise and experience combine with his energy and interactive teaching style to create a professional and positive learning environment.  He provides his students with a solid foundation on which to experiment, learn, and grow as artists.”  Rachel Howard- Actor (Minneapolis, MN)