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"In my twenty-six years of teaching in universities and professional
institutes I've uncovered four traits of great teachers: 1. A great
understanding of their craft; 2. The humanity to deal with multiple
levels of learning; 3. Incisive organizational skills; and 4. The communication
skill to inform and inspire. Thus is Kenny Raskin, a remarkable,
wonderful man and teacher."
Vincent Murphy, Artistic Producing
Director, Emory University Theatre Department
"I invited Kenny to Sundance
as a guest artist, and he proved to be invaluable! He is an exceptional
teacher because, quite simply, he loves play. His engagement with his
own work has given him, it would seem, profound delight, and he genuinely
wants others to have the tool of physical comedy for their own enrichment."
David Kranes, Director, Sundance Playwrights Lab
"Kenny Raskin is a brilliant clown and teacher. His intelligence and
wit guides students to an original and delightfully twisted view of
physical theater. He's a caring and nurturing teacher and director.
I can recommend him to students of all levels of clowning- beginners
or pros."
Michael Bongar, Michael Bongar Productions
"As a teacher, Kenny has two things going for him: a love for his craft,
and an endless supply of energy and goodwill to give to his students.
His students have raved to me about the simple, unabashed fun they have
had in his classes."
Carol Fox Prescott, Acting Teacher
"Kenny Raskin is my hero. As well as being
a wonderful clown himself, he teaches clowning in such a way as to make
the art feel intuitive, accidental, and totally inspiring. He is encouraging
but not sugarcoated, serious about the work but not about life, and
a great guy to be stuck in a room with."
Amy Gordon, Daredevil Opera Company
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