We live in a world where
logic and A-type personalities dominate, where the hectic pace of our
day-to-day lives relentlessly drives us, and where our creative impulses are
shoved aside and trampled by judgementalism and criticism.
Through her workshop
Patricia creates a safe-haven in Life's storm for those seeking to
reconnect with their creative selves. In an environment conducive to the
veteran actor or someone simply trying to reawaken his or her innate
abilities, Patricia supports, nurtures
and guides her students on their journey.
She is an intuitive and perceptive teacher who brings a wealth of knowledge
and experience. And in the end, not only are her students better actors,
but they are better people.
Steven
S. Kondo, Attorney at Law
Acting from the Heart is like nothing
I have ever done before. Patricia has an amazing ability to draw out
the emotional intelligence
of each individual. This is also evident in her Young Actors Workshops as
well.
Nan Sterman, Writer
Patricia West-Del Ruth's workshops
are fun, supportive and challenging! In my search for an acting class
for my teenage son, I answered a newspaper ad for Creative Heart Productions:
Acting From The Heart.
Having recently moved here, and
not knowing anyone who had taken her workshop, I very carefully queried
Patricia about her program. By the end of our conversation, I was the one
who had become her student! Shortly thereafter, my son became one of her students
in another class.
Patricia truly loves what she
does; and, she brings out that same love in each of her students. Fear
is left at the door. From Patricia's first words, her students know that
they are safe to explore beyond self-imposed limitations; to rediscover
places within their own creative minds; and to act
with the passion only found in one's heart.
Gale Sostek, Actress, former
High School Teacher, Teen Advisor and Varsity Coach
Acting from the Heart has been
a revelation to me. Not an epiphany, but more of a subtle, "oh-yeah!"
I've witnessed and personally experienced the difference. What I had thought
was acting changes to a true expression of emotion. The "actor" becomes
a vessel not the originator. I can act
angry or I can be angry, I can
act sad or I can be sad. Acting from the heart has not only given me that
clarity
with my expression to others, but has helped
me read the difference in others expressions towards me. And who said you
couldn't teach an old dog new tricks?
Dave Ricker, Project Manager,
Community Housing-North County
New Product Development is a
collaborative process that requires good communication skills. Taking
the workshop has enhanced my ability to express creative ideas to my colleagues.
It helped me to center myself so I can "Engineer
from the Heart".
Bill Drennen, Senior
Staff Engineer, Qualcomm, Inc.
As Ambassador for the Independent
Film Society and in all her endeavors, Patricia's strength of purpose in
her commitment to the creative process
is unwavering!
Dan Hare, Founder & Director,
The Independent Film Society
I have found great value in the
principles taught by Patricia that apply not only to acting, but to the
creative process in whatever form. Her ability to encourage,
develop and bring out the best from students
that come from any level of experience and any walk of life is truly inspiring.
Tom Oberjat, Actor & Professional
Singer
Patricia's "Acting Workshops"
have changed the lives of our REACH teens. They have learned better
self-control of their emotions through observation
and creative self expression.
And, her classes are fun.
Barbara Mannino, M.Ed, MBA, Executive
Director, Vista Community Clinic
The experience of acting has
always intrigued me. I was particularly taken with the title of Patricia's
workshop, "Acting from the Heart".
I jumped in not knowing what to expect. I received so much more than
I anticipated.
Her way of teaching brought out
an actor in me, I didn't know I had. But even more than that, I learned
that by having to understand the role and emotions of the characters I
was playing, I also learned to relate at a deeper level to those people
around me.
It intensified my experience
of living. Try it...
Larry O'Harra, Rancho Del Oro-Real
Estate Developer
As I reflect on Patricia's workshop
I realize my life transformed in
a very short time. Her intuitive guidance opened a path for me to
really let go and allow myself to dream in a new direction. Week
by week, I gained a deeper awareness of the changes my heart desired and
the need to increase more balance and contentment in my life.
Patricia has a unique gift in
facilitating a group where each participant benefits from her encouragement
and subtle motivation. At the end of the workshop, everyone is a
witness to an extraordinary and memorable
creative journey that transpired and are
better prepared for the challenges yet to knock on their door.
Katie Parker, Community Outreach
Director, San Diego affiliate, The Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation
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