Testimonials
Some lovely people have decided to say some
lovely things about me and I’m happy to share.
“I have worked with Patti in multiple capacities going on ten years, including board president, playwright, hike leader, director and actress for our theatre company, Arts in the Open, as well as managing the Bitsy Stage where I have bringing my children for countless years to enjoy unique and culturally relevant children’s theatre. I cannot say enough about her work ethic, creativity, talent and unique perspective. In terms of her work with youth, she had a way of speaking to children as human beings, not just little kids. She is engaging, focused and makes everyone in the room feel involved and supported. Her writing has quick wit, relevant humor and fun for all ages while also making you think and reflect. I would trust Patti in any role with my theatre company or with my children’s interest in the arts. She has brought a vast amount of theatrical knowledge and inspiriting creativity to my life, both professionally and personally. Anyone would be honored to have her on their team.”
- Kimberly Boulton, Managing Director of Arts in the Open
“Patti Murtha has been a playwright for Arts in the Open for several years. Her unique brand of comedy and whimsy is perfect for our company that celebrates the power of theater and the joy of nature. She has consistently created lively and charming stories and adaptations, often while giving our audience some ideal or big theme to think about or discuss on the car ride home. In addition, she works hard to collaborate with directors and staff all while keeping her own artistic vision. I am honored to call her a colleague and collaborator in the theater and beyond.”
-Matt Davis, Artistic Director for Arts in the Open
“Patti has a fresh voice that goes right to the heart of fun and wit. Always very creative.”
-Susan Knecht, Audience Member
"I have had the pleasure and privilege to work with Patti on multiple theatre productions she directed and wrote. Before getting to know Patti as a friend, I grew an immediate admiration for her as a director and quickly knew she was (and always will be) a high caliber director. She is capable of offering actors safe spaces to create, explore, fail, and grow. She trusts a process and that process ,in whatever capacity, is real for every individual. Patti holds a gift of entrusting her actors to challenge themselves in finding a hidden power within, lasting outside of the creative realm. Whoever has the pleasure of working with Patti in any opportunity, is a very very blessed human!"
-Elle Tieszen, Actor