What people say....
"Working with Amanda is always a great experience for me as a producer/ actor/writer because she understands how to navigate in the real theater world. She is punctual and exacting and expects the most out of her team, but at the same time she has the heart and empathy to pull the best out of her performers and designers. She can analyze a script, yet is capable of helping performers of all skill levels understand the analysis. Rarely do I find the combination of strengths in a director as I do with Amanda. Truly a pleasure to work with, on all levels." -Jeffery Kin, Managing Artistic Director (The Players Center for Performing Arts)
“Working with Amanda is like working with someone you’ve known a long time. She is compassionate, inspiring, and no matter how much you’ve think you’ve learned, she always has more to offer. She wants you to do well, and when you work with her, you want to do well, too. I could write a whole essay on why working with her is so great. One of the absolute best people I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.” - Michael Longobardi, Actor
“Working with Amanda is a unique and refreshing experience. She is truly an actor’s director. Her style is not to tell an actor exactly what she wants, but instead to support and lead the actor to their own discoveries and discuss their significance in the overall story of the play. Amanda will spend as much time with the character who has one scene as she will with the lead. This is because she is focused on every small detail and how it fits into the grand machine that is a production. Her direction style centers on respect. Respect for the actor, respect for the crew, respect for the story, and respect for the audience. I guarantee that everyone who participates in an Amanda Schlachter production will walk away from the experience changed for the better. I know I have.” - Jalex Scott, Actor/Playwright
"I loved working with Amanda so much on "Burn This." There are so many techniques and tidbits I picked up that I brought to the classes I teach and shows I've directed. She definitely helped me navigate the difficult role, to bring something genuine to it and to open up more to my cast. I would work with her anytime, any place, on anything. She lets you play, while pushing you to be better, I can't say enough good things about her."
- Amanda Heisey, Actor/Director/Teaching Artist
"Amanda is one of the most thorough, most responsible, most communicative on-site Lead Coordinators I have. Despite our distance of 500 miles from corporate to her site in Florida, I knew I could trust Amanda with little to no supervision. Not only did I receive raving reviews from the kids she taught, she also had one of the highest graduation and retention rates in our company this year! I fully believe that Amanda is fantastic at anything she decides she wants to do." - Beverly Nguyen, (International Performing Arts Academy)
"Amanda is a renaissance artist - gifted equally as an actress, director, and teacher. She is highly empathetic and deeply intuitive. A gifted artist who brings out the best in every situation." - KT Curran, Actor/Writer/Director (The Source Theatre)
"Ms. Schlachter is an organic, exciting talent. Her unique perspectives, her incredible energy and her willingness to retread the same territory makes her a pleasure to work with. In simple terms, she has "star quality." - Louise Stinespring, Director (A Taste of Ibsen)
"Amanda Schlachter was one of my first professional directors. I remember clearly the day she "dropped in" on our dramatic scene. I needed help grounding, and her technique was highly effective, I immediately started bawling. She is a thoughtful and brilliant director. Any time I have the chance to work with Amanda, I do. I even create work for us to work on together. She is what you are looking for in a director." - Christine Alexander, Actor/Producer
"Working with Amanda is like working with a fun, comfy, well organized, funny couch... ya just wanna say AAAaaahhhh! Bring me my bunny slippers and let's get CREATIN'!!” - Anny Barker-Shefler, Visual Artist, Co-collaborator (Kaleidoscope)
"Amanda brings remarkable warmth, sensitivity, and focus to all of her artistic endeavors. I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda as my director and as a fellow actor. As a director, Amanda inspires me to give everything I have to my performance: I feel safe enough to explore while also challenged to break out of my own comfort zone. As an actor, Amanda's passion and sensitivity is contagious! Creating a character along side of her is an absolute joy. Amanda is a true artist. If I could carry her along with me in my pocket to every project I would because she's just that good. I will jump at my next opportunity to work with her." - Kevin Rose, Actor/Singer
"I've worked with Amanda on so many projects of various kinds and each one is enhanced immeasurably by her participation. As a director, she is honest and assesses each situation with an eye to improving the entire picture. As an actor, she is fluid and powerful. As a producer, she brings vision to every piece of the project." - Amy Knapp Writer/Actor/Producer
"I am the co-founder of a musical theatre program for persons with developmental disabilities and was so thrilled to have Amanda Schlachter come and take the reigns as director and acting teacher. She was superb with this population, loving and caring and moved them to express themselves in the best possible way. Boy do I miss her!" - Ann Morrison (Co-Founder of Kaleidoscope/Broadway Actress)
“Working with Amanda is like working with someone you’ve known a long time. She is compassionate, inspiring, and no matter how much you’ve think you’ve learned, she always has more to offer. She wants you to do well, and when you work with her, you want to do well, too. I could write a whole essay on why working with her is so great. One of the absolute best people I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.” - Michael Longobardi, Actor
“Working with Amanda is a unique and refreshing experience. She is truly an actor’s director. Her style is not to tell an actor exactly what she wants, but instead to support and lead the actor to their own discoveries and discuss their significance in the overall story of the play. Amanda will spend as much time with the character who has one scene as she will with the lead. This is because she is focused on every small detail and how it fits into the grand machine that is a production. Her direction style centers on respect. Respect for the actor, respect for the crew, respect for the story, and respect for the audience. I guarantee that everyone who participates in an Amanda Schlachter production will walk away from the experience changed for the better. I know I have.” - Jalex Scott, Actor/Playwright
"I loved working with Amanda so much on "Burn This." There are so many techniques and tidbits I picked up that I brought to the classes I teach and shows I've directed. She definitely helped me navigate the difficult role, to bring something genuine to it and to open up more to my cast. I would work with her anytime, any place, on anything. She lets you play, while pushing you to be better, I can't say enough good things about her."
- Amanda Heisey, Actor/Director/Teaching Artist
"Amanda is one of the most thorough, most responsible, most communicative on-site Lead Coordinators I have. Despite our distance of 500 miles from corporate to her site in Florida, I knew I could trust Amanda with little to no supervision. Not only did I receive raving reviews from the kids she taught, she also had one of the highest graduation and retention rates in our company this year! I fully believe that Amanda is fantastic at anything she decides she wants to do." - Beverly Nguyen, (International Performing Arts Academy)
"Amanda is a renaissance artist - gifted equally as an actress, director, and teacher. She is highly empathetic and deeply intuitive. A gifted artist who brings out the best in every situation." - KT Curran, Actor/Writer/Director (The Source Theatre)
"Ms. Schlachter is an organic, exciting talent. Her unique perspectives, her incredible energy and her willingness to retread the same territory makes her a pleasure to work with. In simple terms, she has "star quality." - Louise Stinespring, Director (A Taste of Ibsen)
"Amanda Schlachter was one of my first professional directors. I remember clearly the day she "dropped in" on our dramatic scene. I needed help grounding, and her technique was highly effective, I immediately started bawling. She is a thoughtful and brilliant director. Any time I have the chance to work with Amanda, I do. I even create work for us to work on together. She is what you are looking for in a director." - Christine Alexander, Actor/Producer
"Working with Amanda is like working with a fun, comfy, well organized, funny couch... ya just wanna say AAAaaahhhh! Bring me my bunny slippers and let's get CREATIN'!!” - Anny Barker-Shefler, Visual Artist, Co-collaborator (Kaleidoscope)
"Amanda brings remarkable warmth, sensitivity, and focus to all of her artistic endeavors. I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda as my director and as a fellow actor. As a director, Amanda inspires me to give everything I have to my performance: I feel safe enough to explore while also challenged to break out of my own comfort zone. As an actor, Amanda's passion and sensitivity is contagious! Creating a character along side of her is an absolute joy. Amanda is a true artist. If I could carry her along with me in my pocket to every project I would because she's just that good. I will jump at my next opportunity to work with her." - Kevin Rose, Actor/Singer
"I've worked with Amanda on so many projects of various kinds and each one is enhanced immeasurably by her participation. As a director, she is honest and assesses each situation with an eye to improving the entire picture. As an actor, she is fluid and powerful. As a producer, she brings vision to every piece of the project." - Amy Knapp Writer/Actor/Producer
"I am the co-founder of a musical theatre program for persons with developmental disabilities and was so thrilled to have Amanda Schlachter come and take the reigns as director and acting teacher. She was superb with this population, loving and caring and moved them to express themselves in the best possible way. Boy do I miss her!" - Ann Morrison (Co-Founder of Kaleidoscope/Broadway Actress)
