Testimonials

“Tessa is a remarkable creator and a capable director. She manages cast and crew with a deft, decisive, yet considerate hand. Her vision was concise and well presented, and her work with actors was impressive. We were lucky to have her at The Pear and would be glad to have her again. As a producer, she made my job easy and created truly remarkable theatre.”

— Sinjin Jones, Pear Theatre Executive Artistic Director

“With Tessa, you not only get a person who is dedicated to your project but someone who takes the time to understand the project as a whole. Tessa makes time to discuss and work through the imagery of a piece, but also works with the company to make sure all goals are being met. Driven and focused, Tessa is a great leader not only for her actors but the creative team as well, additionally, her purposefulness and commitment to EDI is foundational for the betterment of all.”

— Dan Demers, Hillbarn Theatre Executive Artistic Director

“Tessa is one of the best directors I've ever worked with. Her creative vision and ability to uplift the artists she works with is unparalleled.”

— Frances Maples, Playwright

“Tessa is growing into a strong voice for the American Theatre and her perspective is one that we want to continue to support.”

— Jeffrey Lo, Playwright and Director

“Tessa came in to assist on a production of "The SantaLand Diaries" that was starting its second year relatively established and brought invaluable perspective and fresh ideas that helped the team create something far better than just a copy/paste of the first run. She's a terrific collaborator, always ready with her own vision but never afraid to listen to her team and explore.”

— Max Tachis, SAG- AFTRA Performer

“A member of PlayGround’s 2018-19 Directing Apprenticeship class, Tessa Corrie’s highly imaginative and collaborative directing style won her a coveted spot directing for the annual Best of PlayGround (two years in a row) and a place in the PlayGround Company. With each project, whether a developmental reading or a full production, she has continued to impress. With Tessa representing a new generation of theatre directors, the future of the American Theatre is bright indeed.”

— Jim Kleinmann, PlayGround Co-Founder & Artistic Director

“Tessa is an up and coming director in the Bay Area that is one to watch. Her devotion to story telling and authenticity is unmatched, I can not wait to see what the future holds for her, both in the digital world and on stage.”

— Amy Lizardo, Actor/Director, OSF company member.

“Tessa is great to work with! She is an ingenious director, whose passion and intelligence for directing shine through her work. She is fun in the room and directed her actors with precision, professionalism, and ease. Plus, she was one of the only directors who was able to use her imagination and take full advantage of the site-specific space she was asked to work in! I would hire again in a heartbeat.”

— Ciera Eis, Pint Sized Plays Creative Producer

“I had the pleasure of working with Tessa Corrie on a holiday sketch show that she directed. Tessa had incredible initiative, reaching out to see if I had any material and coordinating with both me and her producer leading up to the show. Since I live in LA, I was able to watch the show online and was so impressed by how the comedy was executed. Having known Tessa since kindergarten, I know she is a huge talent and a fantastic creative partner!”

— Emma Dudley, Staff Writer at DreamWorks

“Tessa is amazing at cultivating a safe and open environment when she directs. I worked with her as a director on both Pint Sized Plays and Our Digital Stories and in each experience I felt so well supported and inspired by her clear vision, collaboration, and incredible attention to detail.”

— Cassie Grilley, Actor