As a former student of the “Dowell Method” in workshop and improv techniques, I would like to share a few thoughts. Wana made the acquisition of craft easy and fun. This is not to say without needed challenges. As a class we were given the “tools of the trade” that could be used in many different performance environment. We learned the importance of balance between the exterior presentation of character with interior feelings and motive. Through class exercises and actual performances in San Francisco we learned how to think on our feet, trust ourselves, and adapt to onstage vulnerable situations. Taking a class with Wana Dowell is time well spent. Just do it!!
As a former student of the “Dowell Method” in workshop and improv techniques, I would like to share a few thoughts. Wana made the acquisition of craft easy and fun. This is not to say without needed challenges. As a class we were given the “tools of the trade” that could be used in many different performance environment. We learned the importance of balance between the exterior presentation of character with interior feelings and motive. Through class exercises and actual performances in San Francisco we learned how to think on our feet, trust ourselves, and adapt to onstage vulnerable situations. Taking a class with Wana Dowell is time well spent. Just do it!!
Wana Dowell has an innate ability to focus theatre arts programs in a manner that embraces both the entertainment function of the art form, as well as the social function. As a theatre arts educational program director for both adults and children, Wana keeps her teams strongly focused on interaction, communication, relationship development, and historical perspectives of society while simultaneously ensuring everyone has a great time. She runs a win-win operation.
Wana Dowell has an innate ability to focus theatre arts programs in a manner that embraces both the entertainment function of the art form, as well as the social function. As a theatre arts educational program director for both adults and children, Wana keeps her teams strongly focused on interaction, communication, relationship development, and historical perspectives of society while simultaneously ensuring everyone has a great time. She runs a win-win operation.
The cliche that ‘timing is everything‘ has been very relevant in my acting career. When I moved to Palm Beach Florida, my first play was Bus Stop. I played Cherie with Burt Reynolds as Bo. In San Francisco I was cast as Birdie in Little Foxes with Wana Dowell as Regina the female lead. Wana is a brilliant actress who plays powerful women. She was nominated as best actress for that role. After Little Foxes, she just as brilliantly directed me in Sweet Bird of Youth. Wana has years of experience in theatre and I highly recommend her as a teacher.
The cliche that ‘timing is everything‘ has been very relevant in my acting career. When I moved to Palm Beach Florida, my first play was Bus Stop. I played Cherie with Burt Reynolds as Bo. In San Francisco I was cast as Birdie in Little Foxes with Wana Dowell as Regina the female lead. Wana is a brilliant actress who plays powerful women. She was nominated as best actress for that role. After Little Foxes, she just as brilliantly directed me in Sweet Bird of Youth. Wana has years of experience in theatre and I highly recommend her as a teacher.
“As a neophyte to acting, I was blessed with taking my first acting lessons from Wana. Over the next several years I continued to take classes from Wana and then engaged her to direct numerous plays which I produced and acted in, utilizing her incredible ability and talent in the field of theater. Wana’s thespian talents are unequaled! I highly recommend her for beginning actors and seasoned professional.
Stephen Penner
“As a neophyte to acting, I was blessed with taking my first acting lessons from Wana. Over the next several years I continued to take classes from Wana and then engaged her to direct numerous plays which I produced and acted in, utilizing her incredible ability and talent in the field of theater. Wana’s thespian talents are unequaled! I highly recommend her for beginning actors and seasoned professional.
Stephen Penner
As a former student of the “Dowell Method” in workshop and improv techniques, I would like to share a few thoughts. Wana made the acquisition of craft easy and fun. This is not to say without needed challenges. As a class we were given the “tools of the trade” that could be used in many different performance environment. We learned the importance of balance between the exterior presentation of character with interior feelings and motive. Through class exercises and actual performances in San Francisco we learned how to think on our feet, trust ourselves, and adapt to onstage vulnerable situations. Taking a class with Wana Dowell is time well spent. Just do it!!
As a former student of the “Dowell Method” in workshop and improv techniques, I would like to share a few thoughts. Wana made the acquisition of craft easy and fun. This is not to say without needed challenges. As a class we were given the “tools of the trade” that could be used in many different performance environment. We learned the importance of balance between the exterior presentation of character with interior feelings and motive. Through class exercises and actual performances in San Francisco we learned how to think on our feet, trust ourselves, and adapt to onstage vulnerable situations. Taking a class with Wana Dowell is time well spent. Just do it!!
Wana Dowell has an innate ability to focus theatre arts programs in a manner that embraces both the entertainment function of the art form, as well as the social function. As a theatre arts educational program director for both adults and children, Wana keeps her teams strongly focused on interaction, communication, relationship development, and historical perspectives of society while simultaneously ensuring everyone has a great time. She runs a win-win operation.
Wana Dowell has an innate ability to focus theatre arts programs in a manner that embraces both the entertainment function of the art form, as well as the social function. As a theatre arts educational program director for both adults and children, Wana keeps her teams strongly focused on interaction, communication, relationship development, and historical perspectives of society while simultaneously ensuring everyone has a great time. She runs a win-win operation.
The cliche that ‘timing is everything‘ has been very relevant in my acting career. When I moved to Palm Beach Florida, my first play was Bus Stop. I played Cherie with Burt Reynolds as Bo. In San Francisco I was cast as Birdie in Little Foxes with Wana Dowell as Regina the female lead. Wana is a brilliant actress who plays powerful women. She was nominated as best actress for that role. After Little Foxes, she just as brilliantly directed me in Sweet Bird of Youth. Wana has years of experience in theatre and I highly recommend her as a teacher.
The cliche that ‘timing is everything‘ has been very relevant in my acting career. When I moved to Palm Beach Florida, my first play was Bus Stop. I played Cherie with Burt Reynolds as Bo. In San Francisco I was cast as Birdie in Little Foxes with Wana Dowell as Regina the female lead. Wana is a brilliant actress who plays powerful women. She was nominated as best actress for that role. After Little Foxes, she just as brilliantly directed me in Sweet Bird of Youth. Wana has years of experience in theatre and I highly recommend her as a teacher.
“As a neophyte to acting, I was blessed with taking my first acting lessons from Wana. Over the next several years I continued to take classes from Wana and then engaged her to direct numerous plays which I produced and acted in, utilizing her incredible ability and talent in the field of theater. Wana’s thespian talents are unequaled! I highly recommend her for beginning actors and seasoned professional.
Stephen Penner
“As a neophyte to acting, I was blessed with taking my first acting lessons from Wana. Over the next several years I continued to take classes from Wana and then engaged her to direct numerous plays which I produced and acted in, utilizing her incredible ability and talent in the field of theater. Wana’s thespian talents are unequaled! I highly recommend her for beginning actors and seasoned professional.
Stephen Penner
As a former student of the “Dowell Method” in workshop and improv techniques, I would like to share a few thoughts. Wana made the acquisition of craft easy and fun. This is not to say without needed challenges. As a class we were given the “tools of the trade” that could be used in many different performance environment. We learned the importance of balance between the exterior presentation of character with interior feelings and motive. Through class exercises and actual performances in San Francisco we learned how to think on our feet, trust ourselves, and adapt to onstage vulnerable situations. Taking a class with Wana Dowell is time well spent. Just do it!!
As a former student of the “Dowell Method” in workshop and improv techniques, I would like to share a few thoughts. Wana made the acquisition of craft easy and fun. This is not to say without needed challenges. As a class we were given the “tools of the trade” that could be used in many different performance environment. We learned the importance of balance between the exterior presentation of character with interior feelings and motive. Through class exercises and actual performances in San Francisco we learned how to think on our feet, trust ourselves, and adapt to onstage vulnerable situations. Taking a class with Wana Dowell is time well spent. Just do it!!
Wana Dowell has an innate ability to focus theatre arts programs in a manner that embraces both the entertainment function of the art form, as well as the social function. As a theatre arts educational program director for both adults and children, Wana keeps her teams strongly focused on interaction, communication, relationship development, and historical perspectives of society while simultaneously ensuring everyone has a great time. She runs a win-win operation.
Wana Dowell has an innate ability to focus theatre arts programs in a manner that embraces both the entertainment function of the art form, as well as the social function. As a theatre arts educational program director for both adults and children, Wana keeps her teams strongly focused on interaction, communication, relationship development, and historical perspectives of society while simultaneously ensuring everyone has a great time. She runs a win-win operation.
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