On Acting:
Zoé shows a quiet but focused determination to improve all aspects of her work – layer by layer. Also in evidence, is her ability to absorb direction…her skill at transforming…and her wonderful inventiveness with the space... -Leo Wringer
Zoé is hard-working, warm, attentive and full of playfulness. Her preparation is quietly exemplary, and she seizes on the opportunity to grow her range with a spirit of elan and joyfulness... She is diligent in trying to apply all aspects of the preparatory work, hurling herself into her scenes with thrilling vigour, and at all times works with economy and humility. - Zoe Waites
She is a motivated and hardworking actor who made outstanding progress during the time we spent together. She produced assured and brilliant improvisations consistently. - Mick Barnfather
Zoé is hard-working, warm, attentive and full of playfulness. Her preparation is quietly exemplary, and she seizes on the opportunity to grow her range with a spirit of elan and joyfulness... She is diligent in trying to apply all aspects of the preparatory work, hurling herself into her scenes with thrilling vigour, and at all times works with economy and humility. - Zoe Waites
She is a motivated and hardworking actor who made outstanding progress during the time we spent together. She produced assured and brilliant improvisations consistently. - Mick Barnfather
On Teaching
She designs an interdisciplinary curriculum, and her ability to connect with her students is evident. She demonstrates great creativity and flexibility in adapting her lessons to meet the needs of different learning styles while maintaining high engagement and rigor. Her brilliant Hamlet presentation showcased the developing skills of the participants. The piece's clever editing, writing, and direction excited the students about doing theatre and brought forth rich and surprising results. Overall, her dedication to teaching and passion for the arts shines through in all aspects of her work. She is a true asset to the education and theatre communities, and I do not doubt that she will continue to inspire and positively impact many. -Allen Lang
Her careful selection of scenes from inclusive contemporary plays excited and encouraged the students to make successful, personal, and expressive choices that propelled their understanding of acting forward to the next level. - Allen Lang
She is always prepared with an energetic and eclectic lesson plan that manages to capture the full attention of the participants and engages them from beginning to end. She is receptive to constructive feedback, and applies suggestions and recommendations during the workshops which allows for constant improvement in the quality of the lessons. She established a safe, joyful, creative and supportive environment in which to learn theatre where her students were able not only to learn but create community as well. - Aixa Rosario Medina
Her careful selection of scenes from inclusive contemporary plays excited and encouraged the students to make successful, personal, and expressive choices that propelled their understanding of acting forward to the next level. - Allen Lang
She is always prepared with an energetic and eclectic lesson plan that manages to capture the full attention of the participants and engages them from beginning to end. She is receptive to constructive feedback, and applies suggestions and recommendations during the workshops which allows for constant improvement in the quality of the lessons. She established a safe, joyful, creative and supportive environment in which to learn theatre where her students were able not only to learn but create community as well. - Aixa Rosario Medina