Selected Reviews of
Workshops by Tom Fulton

"Do you feel you are not being cast well? Do you find yourself acting in plays where you feel you are on a different 'page' than everyone else? Do you find your voice is not filling the auditorium - Or that you're running out of steam in the middle of a soliloquy? Does Shakespeare or Shaw or Chekhov leave you sweating? If so, you really ought to think of studying again - in an environment where you will be challenged, supported, inspired and buoyed up by new possibilities. Do yourself a favor and consider looking into Tom Fulton's classes. His workshops are all of that and more! How do I know? Ask me, I'll be only too happy to tell you!

• Take risks without fear of failure
• Reexamine the fundamentals of your craft
• Find the sense of security and strength that comes from knowing the practical process of acting and classic theories behind it.
• Study in an environment where there's tons of laughter and lots of love.

The next class is Shakespeare, beginning April 19, 2005. Check it out. You'll be glad you did."

Kelly Holt
AssocProf Emeritus
Theater and Dance
Case Western Reserve University
216/932-7511

"I had the privilege to partcipate in Tom Fulton's recent Chekhov class. I found the experience to be eye and mind opening, in the same way I did when working on "The Seagull" under his direction at Beck Center earlier in 2004. Tom has a way of asking questions that enable the participant to discover what is underneath the surface, without insulting one's esteem or experience. It is delightful to see nuances, as well as gain dramatic "ah hahs" that open doors to thinking, feeling and behaving in a manner that seems so much more truthful, honest, and frankly, exciting. If you want to expand your sense of self, as well as your integrity and fun on stage, get on board with Tom."
Jeff Grover

"I told a director friend of mine what an incredible experience my acting class with Tom Fulton had been. I described to my friend the satisfaction I felt when I looked up to see Tom and the rest of the class smiling and silent as my scene partner and I finished our scene from the Three Sisters; it was one of those moments when you know you got it, the art of what we do.

My friend said, "You have discovered the main benefit of working in acting classes: the chance to really focus on the "Art" with people who understand and appreciate that; and can help you grow as an actress." I couldn't say it any better.

That is what Tom does--- in an environment where you are challenged to explore, where you are expected to explore, and in which that exploration is appreciated. I highly recommend Tom Fulton's acting class to novice and experienced actors."
-Dolores Boda-

"Cleveland is so lucky to have Tom Fulton as a Theatre Coach. I am so grateful for his help in analyzing scripts, finding the key to scenes and personally working on how to develop and explore any character from Williams to Shaw to Shakespeare.

He has a knack of working individually with each student on their own level and helping them solve their own particular acting problems. His criticism is always accompanied with suggestions and ideas on how to solve the acting problems.

He has worked with me to help me find the honest, relaxed and personal approach.. Scenes and monologues are usually worked on about four times in class. It is always exciting to see other class members grow and stretch and develop during the course of the workshop."
-Mary Jane Nottage-

"Chekhov acting classes with Tom Fulton were excellent. I sincerely recommend them to anyone looking to hone their acting skills. Tom is such an incredible teacher. Each and every time I went to class I witnessed a scene bloom from mediocre to mesmerizing. Tom’s direction revealed Chekhov’s true tragic and comedic genius, while taking us to levels as actors we never knew we could reach. With Tom’s expansive knowledge and input, we learned the difference between simply acting compared to being involved physically and mentally in a scene. Most importantly, we learned how to incorporate the physical reality which is vital to making any performance come alive.

What I also liked about the classes is that it wasn’t just teaching. Tom pushed us to use our own imaginations and find the wants and overall objectives for our characters. He passed on his knowledge so that we can become independent actors. I learned how to take a show and break it down in order to make my own discoveries. It is our job as actors to create our character, not be told how. I’ll admit that if I had seen Chekhov or even done it without taking these classes I would have been lost. I can’t wait to take all the skills I learned and apply them to the next show I’m in."
-Anne Markt-

"Tom Fulton's sustaining contribution to North Eastern Ohio's theater vitality is well known and laudably appreciated. But, that his enduring respect for the principles of the actor's craft definitively examined and refined by Constantin Stanislavski, pedagogically elaborated and culturally interpolated by those outstanding actor-teachers of the Group Theater (Adler, Clurman, Lewis and Strasberg), elevates his commanding perspective of the materials to the status of his magnificent predecessors. Two decades his senior, I "discovered" him in my retirement and now return avidly to examine my own innate creative resources within the environment engendered by his masterfully honed perceptivity!"
Kelly Holt
Associate Professor Emeritus
Theater Arts and Dance
CWRU

"The insight I've learned will remain with me for the rest of my career and my life. Tom coaches us to bring our own life experience and humanity to the work. His class was nothing less than an epiphany."
-Aaron Coleman-

Cleveland's Scene Magazine Names Tom Fulton Best Acting Teacher of 2004
"Many of the area's professional actors and quite a number of aspiring amateurs seek out Tom Fulton for guidance in developing stage characterizations.

Basing his classes at the Fairmount Center on the teachings of Stanislavski, Fulton goes far beyond the stereotype of self indulgent method acting. By putting each performer in touch with the physical reality of the role under consideration, Fulton purges actors of the "head games" they love to indulge in--and he does it all with a warm smile."