Hey Sarah,

I just want to congratulate the lighting designer for Little Women (I think it was Chris Roberts?).  Every time I look at the slideshow of Little Women on the website, I am struck by the lighting and how evocative and lyrical it was.

(I was very impressed by Little Women – it was a very polished production, very engaging. Along with the usual things, brilliant acting by Caileigh & Rhiannon, all kinds of excellent singing, another thing I remember being impressed by was your speaking voice – your tone and accent was very convincing of the character and the period.)

I feel like upcoming Secret Garden is a great focused cast – I really believe this will be the best Secret Garden yet.
–
Michael

Hi,

I am writing this note to thank-you for the wonderful production of Little Women last weekend.  I was amazed at the talent pool you have in your company.  Many strong male actors and singers are hard to find in one show.  But you had at least five.  As well, your female leads were professional.  Jo March, was incredible.  Beth March was outstanding, both performers professional quality.  Meg March was convincing and Amy March was terrific, not to mention Marmee who brought incredible energy to the stage and sang with the most beautiful voice.

I have spent a bit of time going to see local productions and they always have nice costumes and sets, but they didn’t seem to care about the staging so much and the characters were never believable.  Your production was downtown.  What I mean by that, is that it should have been on a Mirvish stage.  Excellent direction and excellent talent.  I think what I have discovered about your production in comparison to other companies is that they can’t buy your eye, and your direction.  You can’t dress up a present with a pretty set if the gift isn’t top quality, and other companies are suffering in their final product.  Aurora Performing Arts Group has a fine quality gift to share.

I have contacted Newmarket Theatre and purchased tickets to the next two productions.
Thank-you

James Gomes

It is with true sincerity and tears of healing that I want to thank you for all that you contribute into our children’s lives.  Your dedication to APAG, the children and the Art of performing shows every time we prepare for a show, as it goes forward and it finishes.
 
My tears were many with Little Women.  It touched a core with me personally with the recent loss of my Grandfather and then my Father six weeks after.

The love, passion and dedication invoked by the Kyle family and the Kyle family women and the Marsh family has catapulted me forwarded to open another chapter of my life.

I thank you for the healing journey you, your family, the girls and APAG have set me on!
 
I am truly blessed to be a part of the APAG family!
 
Jackie vO

Thanks to you and your cast for a superb performance.  I wept and smiled and wept again and was so touched.  When Beth died I could not stop crying.  I cried because I haven’t spoken to my sister in twenty years.  The way your two daughters played these roles was so real and loving and I ran from your show before speaking to them.  They are both amazing singers and actresses.  I can not wait to see them again on stage.  I had to run from the show because I wanted to call my sister.  The story of Little Women really does talk about the value of family.  I wish I had an older sister like Jo March.  Thank-you for putting on shows that reach out and touch audiences.  You melted my cold cold heart.
M.F.

Hi Sarah

We have never been more entertained or moved by a performance.  We handed the tickets you gave us to some of the families who have loved ones in cancer treatment or are terminally ill.

The way you portrayed Beth dying on a sunny beach was so tasteful and made the last moments of her gentle life so touching.  She never over played it and was incredibly professional.  This actress was sweet and extremely talented.  She made the people that we brought realize that every moment of their lives should be spent with kind hearts.

I don’t know what to say about your leading lady, Jo March.  She was incredible.  Every moving side of the role was covered.  I have seen all the movies and she could be filmed as Jo March in any one of them.  What a versatile actress with a powerful and beautiful voice.

I was moved by Professor Bhaer, enchanted by Rodrigo, chilled by a Troll, delighted by Meg and Young Amy and I smiled and so wished I was young enough to be courted by Laurie and Mr. Brooke.

Thank you once again for a terrific professional experience.

J Irish