References
*click on name for Complete Letter

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



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






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





Marc Liby
Executive Director of Great Plains Theatre
Director of
Rumors,Christmas My Way, and Are We There Yet?






Joe Markley
Musical Director of Side by Side by Sondheim
and Christmas My Way at Great Plains Theatre
"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."


"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...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."


"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."


"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... "