As a producer, Nichole was all you could ask for. The billions of details she was managing, the surprises, the screw-ups, the inevitable disappointments, were completely invisible to us. She took all of the crap on her broad shoulders and freed us to do the best work of which we were capable. In the end, no one, not the designers nor the authors nor the technical folks had anything but praise to offer about her work. That was quite an accomplishment.
Laurence Cantor
Actor
TESTIMONIALS
TAPT is one of those boutique theater co.'s that create a wonderfully positive atmosphere in which the players are free to actually play...and it is in atmospheres such as this that artists revel in and one in which true art can emerge.
Michael Wolfe
Actor, Screenwirter
TAPT(The Artists' Playground Theatre) is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of TAPT must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Nichole is a fantastic producer who balances the needs and concerns of everyone as she moves to get the production staged in the best and most professional manner. She is a great colleague and a talented arts professional.
Anita Gonzalez
Associate Professor, SUNY New Paltz
I have worked with Nichole for over two years in New York. As a director she has a strong voice, artistic eye and allows the creative process to happen while maintaining her clear vision. In the role as producer, her dedication and tireless work ethic kept everyone on task and motivated to excel in their areas. I would work with Nichole again as director, producer and as an actor. She is confident, organized and smart.
Kia Rogers
Lighting designer
“It was a welcomed experience to work with TAPT. I was offered the opportunity to work on 2 staged readings with Nichole and Brian. The writing and direction was authentic, open, and full of life and experience. I would love to work with TAPT again, and look forward to their next endeavors.”
Nicole Rose
Actress
“TAPT is the most professional off-off-Broadway company I have had the pleasure of working with in my NY Career. They treat each artist with integrity and mutual respect. TAPT sets a standard for working with Professionals and treating us as such. They run their company as if it were an Equity Broadway show and the results shine through each of the performances, attracting stellar talent with amazing credits, while taking it a step further than just performing - by truly giving back to local charities, a percentage of their earnings. Overall, being a company member with TAPT has been one of my most rewarding theatre experiences in NYC to date. I am very proud and honored to be associated with TAPT.”
Jessica Beaudry
Actress
“Working with TAPT has been like discovering a gem among the stones. Acting in New York theater, particularly the Off-Off Broadway scene, can be sometimes feel more like an act of masochism than a labor of love: long hours, sub-par material, lack of organization and a surprising disregard for the actor are just some of indignities we suffer to practice this craft. It has been such a pleasant experience dealing with a company that values quality work, puts the time in to properly organize rehearsals and events, and treats the artist as a collaborator to be respected.”
Daralyn Jay
Actress
“This year I had the great opportunity to participate in TAPT's staged reading of The World of Tomorrow. It was an opportunity to work with professional actors and perform in front of a knowledgeable theater audience. As a teenage actress it is difficult to find a project that you can learn and grow from. TAPT provided that opportunity for me. I enjoyed the reading and would like to do one again.”
Sydney Parra
Actress
“TAPT was a truly fun and educational experience. I got to meet with artists from all backgrounds and learn what they bring to the craft. I also just loved performing in such a historically rich space. What an amazing opportunity! TAPT has also provided me with a future resource and several valuable contacts. TAPT is important for giving artists another outlet to share their voice and talents. “
Kate Dickinson
Actress, Writer
“The reading in which I participated, with its large professional cast and complex story-telling, was extremely well-handled and smoothly run. Kudos to Nichole and TAPT.”
Ken Glickfeld
Actor, Director
“TAPT has been an amazing collaborative effort of artists and creators from day one. Literally a playground for actors with the support of business minded individuals, whom together, reach out to the various communities that make up this culturally diverse city. New writing, emerging artists, the highest level of professionalism and a whole lot of heart... TAPT will no doubt leave a mark on our city.”
Max Rhyser
Actor, Writer, Producer
Member of TAPT CAT
