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Reviews
River-Lipe Smith (Student, Professional Actor and Off-Broadway Performer)
"Based on Liam's amazing experiences, my younger child, River, decided to try theater and singing. Orlando again recognized and nurtured a burgeoning passion and talent. River is now 12 and a professional actor with an upcoming TV role, having recently starred in an Off-Broadway play where he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award, and won a Theater World Award. Guess who flew in to NYC just to support River and catch his show? Orlando. Orlando is an amazing talent, a true mentor, and a lifelong advocate for my children. My gratitude for him is limitless."- Brea Lipe (Mother to Liam and River Lipe-Smith)
"He always makes my kids feel safe and pushes them to try new things. He also reminds them that being a good person is shown in actions and encourages them to always lead with their heart." - Melissa (parent)
"He leads with vision without losing sight of the collaborative nature of theater - he has a natural gift for drawing out the best in those around him," - Tripp Hanson (Director, Broadway Actor)
"Orlando's encouragement, patience, and passion for what he does helped my son grow not only in his skills but also in his confidence. He learned so much during his time with Orlando, and we're truly grateful for the impact he had. Any student would be fortunate to learn from him." - Erin (parent)
"Orlando is a person I trust to help me better than I was yesterday. He taught me to find the meaning in every note and line a character says or sings. I always want to show up for him because I know he believes in me." - Madelyn (student)
"Orlando was the introduction to musical theater for my two children. He created a warm environment tailored to each kid. It turns out my oldest son, Liam, was not really a theater kid. However, the experience was still incredibly valuable and allowed him to explore unique parts of himself in a safe environment. When Orlando realized Liam’s interests lay elsewhere, he pivoted, offering opportunities in set design and directing that felt important and validated my son's sense of self." - Brea Lipe (Mother to Liam and River Lipe-Smith)
"Orlando makes performing fun. He always makes me believe that I belong on the stage" - Colin (student)
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