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“Jeffrey tends to listen more than he talks, which is a highly valuable trait in a director. His experience is readily apparent, watching him work with his actors, and I appreciate his highly receptive and compassionate approach to collaboration.” (William Thomas Berk, playwright)
“Working with Jeffrey was a real treat. I had never taken a class like his and it was fun as well as help in expanding my craft. We would start the lab with exercises to help members expand their imaginations, creativity, and spontaneity, and think on their feet. In the end, I found myself more
“Jeffrey is warm, receptive, and has an expansive mind-palace of techniques and material waiting to be tapped. He has created an invigorating environment that encourages and supports exploration, inquiry, and play from his students. I’ve deeply appreciated the sincerity and compassion Jeffrey brings to his class, and his ability to tailor activities and material to
“My first, ever, role was as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Jeffrey Puukka, in September of 2019. Anyone who is familiar with ‘Streetcar’ is aware that it is a powerful and exceptionally well written play. Stanley is a dream of a role. Poor but hardworking, intelligent but uneducated, brutish, controlling, and
“The magic of being simultaneously inside one’s comfort zone and outside it: Jeffrey has been able to strike the most graceful and fruitful of balances when it comes to making sure participants are stretched to their potential, without sacrificing the warmth and guidance that stand as testament to a gifted teacher and acting coach.” (Ani
“Vigorous, engaging theatre.” … “A three hours of unrelenting intensity. It seems that every line carries a powerful emotional punch.” (Women of Troy reviewed by Richard Wattenberg, The Oregonian).
“I want to endorse Jeffrey as being a thoughtful director. He is supportive and skilled at bringing out the best in actors. I have really enjoyed working with him. If I were preparing an audition, I would find his advice valuable. If you are considering this offer, proceed with confidence.” (Jen Gosnell, Actor and Voice-over
“The thing that makes Jeffrey stand out to me is how good he is at bringing out YOUR brilliance. He doesn’t impose anything but instead, like any good teacher, helps you discover your own excellence. His coaching is insightful, deeply useful, expertly tailored to YOU. He responds to your desires and needs (no matter how
“I went into our first class expecting to hate every single tick of my Rolex until 9:30 pm … but surprised the hell out of myself by wishing my very reliable watch was less reliable. I came home from class wired for hours. It happens every class.When I started the class, I did not speak
“With simple additions like contemporary music and iPhones, director Jeffrey Puukka demonstrates the continuously relevant story arch of ‘Streetcar‘ in today’s society. This modern production deftly depicts how the reaction to rape victims has never really changed in the years since the play opened on Broadway in 1947. The play also illuminates the different ways
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