Quotes from Tara's Students
" I am really grateful to have had you as a professor because you have taught me so many amazing skills that I use in my everyday life. You helped me become more confident in myself as a person. Thank you so much for that." - Student, Introduction to Stage Performance
· “This is a really important class to me, and all contemporary artists. The individual triumphs over the collective, the strengths of each of us shape the final product/work/idea/form. I am learning to branch out from the idea of "sculpture" and incorporate other interests. This class is pushing me to explore those things instead of define myself by my major. When I walk in I know that I'm not expected to "act like a visual artist" and that's a good feeling. “ -Sculpture Student, Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
"I could not have asked for a more incredible and open-minded instructor, Tara. Not only was she a great teacher and advisor, but she was extremely down to earth, and I think that I speak for the entirety of the class when I say that we all felt extremely comfortable in our first theatre class. Not only did she help us develop as people, helping us to grow confident and more outspoken but the skills and confidence I've gained from this class I will carry throughout my life, and I know that I will remember this class."- Student- Introduction to Stage Performance
"She helped create an environment where we would be comfortable with not only ourselves but with the people in the class. The class was very interactive and not just dry and straight from the textbook. I believe that this is one of the classes that I actually gained something from that I will be able to take with me and remember throughout different aspects of my life." - Student- Effective Speech
"You consistently treated us like professionals and expected a lot from us and I believe that motivated people to put a lot of work into this class. You were able to create a friendly and collaborative learning environment by keeping things positive and supportive in class. You responded to how the entire class was doing and expertly handled any struggles we may have been going through. I was able to feel comfortable and overcome some of my fears. This class really put me outside of my comfort zone and I believe that you made the challenge of being in these unfamiliar situations much less of an obstacle." - Student- Acting for Tech Students |
"Tara gave us room to think for ourselves and make our own choices, while still giving us enough support to know where to go. The end result was an open and free-flowing creative environment. My one and only complaint about this class is that it didn't last long enough! I just didn't want it to end!" - Student- Directing |
"I already feel a difference in my own art. Being able to look at art from a physical standpoint instead of a visual standpoint, I ALREADY feel that it will continue to make a difference as the class progresses. Problem solving through the physical work has given me another outlet to look at my own assignments. Though I will still do them in a visual way, it will give me a different perspective to try and operate from the results from there.” Art Student- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
"Our instructor was sweet, fun, energetic, kind and very genuine. Her presence in the class was very positive and always constructive. She had a great attitude and dealt with everyone in a gentle, uplifting manner. She didn't play favorites and gave everyone equal opportunity to perform and get feedback from her and the class. I have learned a lot about myself and because of this class, I will be taking more theatre courses." - Student- Introduction to Stage Performance
"Being around Tara and her charisma has reminded me that while I might not be the best actor in the world, I am still good. I am still talented. She was very good throughout all of her classes to continually point out what was going well with every student, even students who struggled immensely with her class. She was able to introduce us to ideas that both contradicted and surpassed the logic of some methods I previously used."- Student - Acting I
"You were very understanding and understood that some people were closed off and found ways to break that barrier. It was very obvious you love what you do because you showed us that every class."- Student- Introduction to Stage Performance |
"Our professor enforced solid rules about being on time and being respectful to classmates, the process of becoming a better speaker and student. The class required hard work and focus but it also provided a lot of fun and laughs during the learning process."- Student- Effective Speech |
"Ms. Weintraub, you were the greatest Speech teacher I could've asked for and you have improved my skills exponentially throughout this course. What I learned in one semester was more memorable than any other class of the past four years."- Student- Effective Speech |
“This class provides a didactic learning
experience. When we are stuck within our own major, we limit our own resources
and our instincts and impulses are limited to what our own art discipline
allows us to practice. Then we are able to enter this super artistic
environment, and its like being a kid again. We are discovering in a new way,
where we no longer have to color within the lines and now its okay if the sky
is purple. The more we are exposed to,
the more enlightened we become and the more interesting our own art becomes. “-Dance Student, Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
"The overall environment of the class and teaching gave a very nonthreatening workspace for students to develop a new skill. There was never any overly harsh criticism, only positive suggestion. Ms. Weintraub did a fabulous job of always making me think in class. Her ideas and intentions behind exercises were thoroughly innovative. She created a class that incorporated aspects of fun, exploration and enlightenment."- Student- Directing
" It was so nice having an instructor that cared about your success in the class. All throughout the year, the personal touch that was put on education and the one-on-one help that was given for performances really helped me stay successful. It was nice knowing that if needed, we could always ask for help."- Student- Acting I