TEAL - Theatre Education Arts Life

Innovative. Creative. Visionary. Thrilling. And above all, professional. These are words I would use to describe my experience under the direction of Jackie Dack. My name is Joanna Llambias and I am a professional vocalist in Charlotte, NC. I met Jackie Dack in 2005 in Freeport, Bahamas where I had the privilege and honor of working with her on several projects. She, single-handedly, taught me about taking risks, thinking outside the box, and coaxing out the core of the character I was playing. She can glean 110% from anyone she directs. She is so focused on the end product that is presented to her audience, that she lives and breathes the project until its fruition. Anyone fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Jackie Dack, will benefit greatly and learn much.

Inspirational ... we discovered how to adjust our posture, tone, and voice to feel confident and like we owned the room ... I believe that by learning from Jackie how to instill confidence in our pupils, as teachers we have the opportunity to change lives for the better.

I can confidently say without hesitation, that she’s the most talented, committed, passionate, dedicated, driven and focused individual I have had the good fortune, privilege and pleasure to know and work with. She is committed to her craft and a consummate perfectionist.