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. . . more than one of the VIP's present was heard to marvel at the skill of the young actors . . .they more than held their own when compared with the professional ATL company.
American Theatre Association News

Jon Jory, former Producing Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville, praises Walden Theatre and Nancy Niles Sexton, its founder and Producing Director, calling her, "one of the best in the country."
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY

For an hour and a quarter, the young actors held their audience spellbound.
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY

Shakespeare loved a good romp and would have applauded what the Walden Theatre youngsters do with The Taming of the Shrew.
The Louisville Times, Louisville, KY

. . . the [Walden] Theatre is an important training-ground for high school students interested in a career in the performing arts . . .
Louisville Magazine, Louisville, KY

Walden Theatre, a professional theatre training program for young people, is another gem in Louisville's cultural crown.
The Entertainer, Louisville, KY

Whether it be slapstick comedy or sophisticated romance, this group of actors can hold their own with the best.
The Voice, Reporter & Jeffersonian, Louisville, KY

Each time I go, the capable, talented young people surpass my expectations and amaze me with their skills . . .each performance seems more polished, more brilliant.
The Voice Newspapers, Louisville, KY

Rarely can you go to a . . . play . . . and know, beyond a reasonable doubt, that it will be good. Walden Theatre, though, offers this kind of guarantee.
The Louisville Cardinal, Louisville, KY

A show that never lets you remember you're watching youth theatre. Ditch your plans this weekend because you won't see another dramatic performance this year as stunning as Walden Theatre's Medea.
LEO, Louisville, KY

A first-time attendee at a Walden Theatre performance may expect to see the usual school play kind of production . . . but once settling in to anything produced by Walden . . . one is always impressed by the technical prowess of Walden's youthful cast and crew.
LEO, Louisville, KY

[T]he performances. . are always above average, and often times better than other non-Actors Theatre of Louisville productions around town.
LEO, Louisville, KY

And credit the students and their teachers further with making the Louisville theatrical scene that much more provocative, It is indeed a community treasure.
LEO, Louisville, KY

Walden Theatre's teenage actors . . .opened their season with riveting performances that fully realized the plays' potency and pain without once becoming preachy.
Theatre Review



You can tell their training is outstanding just by the way they walk into the room.
Travis Preston, California Institute of the Arts

I have had the opportunity to work with many professionals and organizations. Never have I worked with individuals as enthusiastic, cooperative, professional or knowledgeable as those from Walden Theatre. From the moment the Walden representatives entered our school, they inspired students, teachers and parents alike.
Laurel Clouse, Teacher, Wheeler Elementary School

My task was to provide a program whereby the children would learn and grow not only artistically but to also develop and learn teamwork skills. This was provided and more, with the Walden Theatre curriculum.
Gerri Woods, Coordinator, Louisville Central Community Centers

The partnership between Walden and Lassiter Middle School was a most valuable arts experience for my students and myself. As a result of this project my students have improved as writers, which also improved their self-esteem and attitude toward writing. Students were also able to use their creativity and imagination, as never have.
Sherry Tucker, Teacher, Lassiter Middle School

As a result of your program, our teachers witnessed many positive changes in student behavior. They began to use words and terms they learned in the workshop and they began to exhibit the skills that they practiced in the workshop.
Barbara Rogers, Teacher, Westport Middle School



Jonathan continues to thrive at Walden and is looking forward to many more seasons working with you and the rest of the Walden staff. We have seen a huge change in him over the past two years and will be forever grateful to all of you for fostering his sense of self-esteem and his growing sense of self-confidence. He is a different person.
Dorothy O'Brien

We wish to thank you and all your faculty and staff for offering our young people especially our Maria, the opportunity to shine. Maria had a wonderful senior year in high school largely because of her involvement with Walden.
Ruben and Lana Kelly



Walden is great! Before I came to Walden I had literally no friends, but the first day I was taken in like family.
Hunter Graham

Walden Theatre is a great place. I can really be myself. I believe Walden is one of my stepping-stones to becoming an actor.
Sarah Jackson

Walden is like a second home to me where I know everyone and I'm a person instead of "Hey you".
Kelly Allen

There is no way to express all of my feelings about Walden in a single quote. Walden is the place where I am learning to pursue my dreams. Walden is full of people I learn from and love . . . I think of Walden as my second home.
Karina Strange

Walden has shown and encouraged me to do things I only used to dream about. - Not just about becoming an actor, but becoming a person.
Jennifer Arcuri