References


*click on name for Complete Letter
Marc Liby
Executive Director of Great Plains Theatre
Director of
Christmas My Way





Joe Markley
Musical Director of Side by Side by Sondheim
and
Christmas My way at Great Plains Theatre






Susan Rush
Chair of Musical Theatre Deptartment at
Viterbo University till 2008




Nikki Balsamo
Dance Instructor at Viterbo University's
Musical Theatre Program






David Gardiner
Associate Professor of Theatre At
Viterbo University; Director of
Blithe Spirit and
The Spitfire Grill  





Karla Hughes
Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Voice
at Viterbo University






More to come...
"Ashley is extremley talented with a
very strong stage prescence... She has
a drive to not only be the best that she
can be,  but also to make the

are very few people I hold in as high
esteem as Ashley Pankow."


"When Ashley is onstage you notice
her. She has an unspoken quality- a
sparkle-that demands your attention
and makes her seem larger than life...
She has a phenomonal voice..whether
she needs to belt or do an aria, she
has the pipes for it... "  



"She is tireless, healthy, funny, smart,
ambitious, eager, and talented...Ashley
has the whole package...if there's
anyone I would put money on, it would
be Ashley Pankow."



"Ashley understands movement
patterns quickly and brings a wonderful
style and energy...not afraid to take
risks...is kind, considerate, respectful,
and very much fun to have in
rehearsals."




"She clearly understands the process
of creating three-dimensional and
motivated characters... has a
tremendous voice and great comic
skills...she is great fun to work with...
is a dynamic, energetic, outgoing,
articulate, intelligent, thoughtful, mature
young woman."


"Ashley was one of the strongest and
most versatile singer/actors who
studied at Viterbo University...As a
musician, Ashley is incredibly gifted...
her work ethic is outstanding... It is
fascinating to watch her work and a
model for many of our other students
while she was here."