Audience member, Lon Morris College, Jacksonville, TX 

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"Barbara's enthusiasm and kind critiques of our writing, performance, etc., is a strong suit-I love her humor-her sense of fun and her obvious love for what she does..."

"She's fabulous, supportive, innovative, inspirational..."

UMA Senior College students

"...You've encouraged me to go to places that were foreign while making sure I had familiar faces to turn to.  You challenged me to go a little further than I thought I could while providing a safety net to fall on...You showed me that it was ok to be vulnerable and that pain was something to face rather than fight..." 

"...You got us out of our 'comfort zones' rather quickly as I recall and showed me how much I had been 'over acting' in my 24 years in a courtroom..."

      Dallas Theater Center adults

"...I found the experience of attending the two final presentations (of your classes) to be deeply gratifying.  I left each night feeling inspired and validated by our programs, and admiring what you have accomplished with those people.  You've made a real contribution to their lives...Those two evenings put me more in touch with my own humanity by allowing me to experience the vulnerability and courage of your students.  You are a gifted teacher and a great human being.

   Former Director of Education, Dallas Theater Center

Barbara Helen Baker

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"...You encouraged me as an actress and helped me to grow as a person...I wish Texas could keep such a wonderful person for longer, but I suppose it's time for you to help others grow somewhere else..."

   Providence Preparatory Student, San Antonio

" You made me, & I'm sure the rest of the class, learn things about themselves that either they didn't know or were scared to become.  I think that your personality & soul is{sic} one of a kind & I feel that teaching theatre is definitely your calling; you're able to get underneath people & make them step out of themselves..."

    UT/Tyler acting student

" As a teacher, Barbara creates a safe, engaging, playful yet disciplined environment where students feel comfortable to take risks and meet new challenges...When I think of Barbara the words, integrity, compassion, warmth, curiosity, joy and humor come to mind.  Barbara is a true creative soul who is a living example of what she teaches, as well as an inspiration to all her students."

Janet Mitchko, Co-Artistic Director, The Public Theatre, Lewiston, Maine