What's it like to work with me? Just ask them!

Diana’s creative genius as a teacher stems from both her understanding of text, theatrical technique, and story telling, as well as from her understanding of how children learn. She taps into their individual developmental stages and nurtures the creativity of their young minds. She teaches them to interact with others and their environment. She teaches them the power of movement, gesture, and language to express the humanity inherent in the dynamics and drama of human relationships. 

The Strange Bedfellows is a collaboration of trained actors, parents and friends in this community. As a member of this lively and adventurous group, I have enjoyed performing in many productions. I have marveled at Diana’s knowledge, analysis, creativity, and generosity in teaching us and allowing us to explore drama through Shakespeare. It has also given me a new perspective on her genius for teaching the children the world that is theatre.

-- Michael Stern, M.D.

Having Stage Managed many Shakespearean productions for the NY Shakespeare Festival both at the Public Theatre and in the Park, I know how difficult it is to rehearse, tech and run such a production... And that's when it is being rehearsed and performed by professional adults.  Now imagine taking a large group of children, some of whom have never even seen a play of any kind, and going through the same process.   Diana not only does all of those things, but she also designs and builds the sets, costumes and lights for her shows.  Amazing. 

I have watched her in both the rehearsal and tech process on several shows that my son has had the privilege of acting in.   Diana's devotion, energy and patience are astounding.  For seventeen years she has been producing and directing wonderful, creative shows with the children of Rockland County.   I defy anyone to accomplish what Diana Green has - it is truly a feat of the highest magnitude.  

-- Pat Sosnow

AEA Stage Manager

Congratulations again on a wonderful show yesterday. I had a great time, found a number of excellent directorial ideas to steal in the future, and

was very proud of all my special chickens, but most especially you. Your shows are so compelling because even the rookie actors who aren’t quite sure of their work yet are out there giving their all and getting back a thousandfold, in ways they can't begin to realize. 

 -- Daniela Varon, 

Shakespeare & Company

Diana’s belief in the theatre and theatre education is connected to her belief in something larger than herself. She has shown the children, that through theatre, you can contribute; you can master the craft of acting and take part in one of the oldest art forms. It takes this kind of mentorship and belief in the craft to truly be an excellent teacher and Diana has it in spades. Her mastery of Directing is outstanding. I honestly do not know why she hasn’t directed at The Public theatre. Her command of the language, use of space, conceptual design and deep passion for theatre exudes from her every pore. ... I was blessed to work beside her as a young actress, but I am more humbled and inspired when I see what she has created recently. I cannot say enough about Diana’s talent as an educator, I am in awe of her endless surrender to this magical world we know and love, the theatre!

-- Trish Sullivan

Lifetime Member of Actors Studio

Member of Screen Actors Guild