Directing
"As a director she is always in the actors' corner, throwing them bits to ignite a spark in them and allow them to take their performance to the next level."
Lauren Horejda; Performer
"I found the experience of working with Miriam to truly incredible. She is a diligent worker, admirably committed to the craft of directing. Her enormous wealth of knowledge is constantly expanding through her constant research, allowing her to pull from myriad experiences and sources to inform any scene she should be presented. Her facility at understanding text is informed by years of study, and the human spirit by years of experience. It is these qualities that I think ideally suits her to the works of the great playwrights, past and present. She is driven, intelligent, tenacious and incredibly passionate."
Harrison Thomas; Director/Performer/Writer
"As a Director, Miriam is kind, patient and encouraging. She teases the character out of you in such a way that, when you finally get "there", you feel as though you figured it out yourself. That is both the beauty and the success of her directing style."
Cindy Lee Kok; Performer/Director
"It's incredibly interesting to watch the process of her work. During rehearsals for The Merchant of Venice, I would often stay behind and watch her work with other actors, seeing the approach that was being taken. I was thoroughly amazed at how detail oriented her work was. And she never gives up if something can be better. If something doesn't feel right or isn't working, she isn't afraid to take a step back, analyze and try it as many times as it needs to get it right."
Taylor Brimner; Performer
"I felt like I was part of the cast! Miriam created a layed back atmosphere so that the material was accessible to everyone."
Marie Prevoo; Artist
"She's a true pleasure to work with. Her experience and training as an actor means she can talk to actors in their own language. She makes you feel as though you can do no wrong. It's safe to experiment and go wherever you need to go. Miriam helped me to find more depth and grounded my work in a place of truth. I'd never worked that way before and it was an incredible change."
James Mandrake; Performer
"Miriam Goldstein has an attention to detail that is impressive, to say the least. She can see far down the road and makes any show that she's directing, focused and clear. She also has a gift for casting that can only help any production she's involved in. Were I given the opportunity to work with Miriam again, (and I already have twice), I would jump at it! Some directors leave you hanging as an actor, but Miriam always has good, workable ideas and I appreciate that a great deal."
Megan Barnott; Performer
"I was thrilled to bring her on as my assistant director for a production of Romeo & Juliet, and later, The Cherry Orchard. She worked exceptionally well with everyone on the production team as well as the actors. Miriam helped build an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity, making sure that everyone felt supported and appreciated. She was also extremely organized, creating well thought out schedules and made sure we utilized our rehearsal time efficiently. I then had the pleasure of watching Miriam work on two of her first major directing projects. She directed A Midsummer Night's Dream and created/directed A Night of Oscar Wilde, an adaptation of his plays, poems and transcripts from his trial, telling the story of his life and highlighting his body of work. Miriam's directing was exemplary, creating resonant and moving work that was a resounding success. She managed to create believable worlds in unlikely ways and her entire creative team adored her."
Richard Frankel; Director/Artistic Director
Lauren Horejda; Performer
"I found the experience of working with Miriam to truly incredible. She is a diligent worker, admirably committed to the craft of directing. Her enormous wealth of knowledge is constantly expanding through her constant research, allowing her to pull from myriad experiences and sources to inform any scene she should be presented. Her facility at understanding text is informed by years of study, and the human spirit by years of experience. It is these qualities that I think ideally suits her to the works of the great playwrights, past and present. She is driven, intelligent, tenacious and incredibly passionate."
Harrison Thomas; Director/Performer/Writer
"As a Director, Miriam is kind, patient and encouraging. She teases the character out of you in such a way that, when you finally get "there", you feel as though you figured it out yourself. That is both the beauty and the success of her directing style."
Cindy Lee Kok; Performer/Director
"It's incredibly interesting to watch the process of her work. During rehearsals for The Merchant of Venice, I would often stay behind and watch her work with other actors, seeing the approach that was being taken. I was thoroughly amazed at how detail oriented her work was. And she never gives up if something can be better. If something doesn't feel right or isn't working, she isn't afraid to take a step back, analyze and try it as many times as it needs to get it right."
Taylor Brimner; Performer
"I felt like I was part of the cast! Miriam created a layed back atmosphere so that the material was accessible to everyone."
Marie Prevoo; Artist
"She's a true pleasure to work with. Her experience and training as an actor means she can talk to actors in their own language. She makes you feel as though you can do no wrong. It's safe to experiment and go wherever you need to go. Miriam helped me to find more depth and grounded my work in a place of truth. I'd never worked that way before and it was an incredible change."
James Mandrake; Performer
"Miriam Goldstein has an attention to detail that is impressive, to say the least. She can see far down the road and makes any show that she's directing, focused and clear. She also has a gift for casting that can only help any production she's involved in. Were I given the opportunity to work with Miriam again, (and I already have twice), I would jump at it! Some directors leave you hanging as an actor, but Miriam always has good, workable ideas and I appreciate that a great deal."
Megan Barnott; Performer
"I was thrilled to bring her on as my assistant director for a production of Romeo & Juliet, and later, The Cherry Orchard. She worked exceptionally well with everyone on the production team as well as the actors. Miriam helped build an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity, making sure that everyone felt supported and appreciated. She was also extremely organized, creating well thought out schedules and made sure we utilized our rehearsal time efficiently. I then had the pleasure of watching Miriam work on two of her first major directing projects. She directed A Midsummer Night's Dream and created/directed A Night of Oscar Wilde, an adaptation of his plays, poems and transcripts from his trial, telling the story of his life and highlighting his body of work. Miriam's directing was exemplary, creating resonant and moving work that was a resounding success. She managed to create believable worlds in unlikely ways and her entire creative team adored her."
Richard Frankel; Director/Artistic Director
Acting
"Miriam, you made my job easy. When you start working it feels like there's a bit of magic in the air. Thank you for being so grounded in this classical reality and please know how much I appreciate all of the research, hard work, passion and love you pour in to every character you touch."
Andrew Walker; Director
"What a joy to watch her work. Miriam has an intensity and commitment about her that is truly inspirational. Directing her made me feel like I was painting by numbers... she handed me a beautiful palette of emotion and intelligence to play with. I couldn't have directed her in two more different roles and I wish I could have handed her many more. I love this girl and wish I could keep her in my company forever."
Darryl Rolston; Director
"I met Miriam in 2007. She was a student at the Ward Acting Studio and, though unknown to me, came highly recommended. I directed her in a female cast of The Dumb Waiter for The Alphabet Theatre Company in New York and immediately wanted to work with her again. I cast her in a collaborative creation piece called The Prisoner's of War. Her work as an actress is of the highest caliber, bringing creativity, intelligence, insight and humanity to everything she touches."
Richard Frankel; Director/Artistic Director
"Miriam gave a performance that was both powerful and vulnerable. She took you on her journey with her. You trusted her because she didn't seem like she was performing or turned on. Miriam just existed as Sarah. It made it all the more intense as the play progressed. She was like an emotional punch to the gut. Ms Goldstein made you want to keep watching the animal reaction to that kind of trauma; the trauma of being a POW. Her performance was nuanced and subtle. I hope to see much more of her work."
Review in Village Daily
Andrew Walker; Director
"What a joy to watch her work. Miriam has an intensity and commitment about her that is truly inspirational. Directing her made me feel like I was painting by numbers... she handed me a beautiful palette of emotion and intelligence to play with. I couldn't have directed her in two more different roles and I wish I could have handed her many more. I love this girl and wish I could keep her in my company forever."
Darryl Rolston; Director
"I met Miriam in 2007. She was a student at the Ward Acting Studio and, though unknown to me, came highly recommended. I directed her in a female cast of The Dumb Waiter for The Alphabet Theatre Company in New York and immediately wanted to work with her again. I cast her in a collaborative creation piece called The Prisoner's of War. Her work as an actress is of the highest caliber, bringing creativity, intelligence, insight and humanity to everything she touches."
Richard Frankel; Director/Artistic Director
"Miriam gave a performance that was both powerful and vulnerable. She took you on her journey with her. You trusted her because she didn't seem like she was performing or turned on. Miriam just existed as Sarah. It made it all the more intense as the play progressed. She was like an emotional punch to the gut. Ms Goldstein made you want to keep watching the animal reaction to that kind of trauma; the trauma of being a POW. Her performance was nuanced and subtle. I hope to see much more of her work."
Review in Village Daily
Teaching & Artistic Direction
"I met Miriam when I was hired to play Portia in The Merchant of Venice for her company The Edge Productions in Windsor... I found her to be a committed artist, with integrity and a sense of duty to her actors. I admire her drive and vision, and she works very hard in bringing that vision directly to the audience. As a young theatre artist in Canada she pushes the boundaries of starting an independent company, navigating the voice of the company and the limitations within a small city."
Lauren Horejda; Performer
"At our first read through I was amazed and intimidated by the raw talent sitting around the table. Not one person made me feel out of my element. In fact, more then anything I felt my fellow actors and director going out of their way to make ME feel like a “real actor”. You see that is what happens when causes and conditions are correct. A group of people can come together who are truly meant to work as a group. For that I have to commend Miriam Goldstein, the artistic director (and freakin’ fantastic actor) ... Not only was this a passion project, but also she managed to bring together a group of people who had a palpable energy among each other."
Alissa DeGrazia; Performer
"After the curtain call and standing ovation at this afternoon's final performance of Edge Productions' THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, I embraced producer and artistic director Miriam Goldstein and told her that this show was "shockingly brilliant". This was the Bard amplified....Shakespeare like I had not seen it done locally in a long time. Well cast,wonderfully executed and masterfully envisioned. This production company is a rising force in local theatre! Stay tuned folks....there is more to come!"
Peter Hrastovec; Performer/Audience Member
"My experiences with Miriam have been nothing short of extraordinary. In an acting lesson, whenever I would have difficulty or get embarrassed to do something, she wouldn't get frustrated with me, she would make me feel comfortable; either by putting herself out there and sharing her experiences or she would talk me through it until I felt comfortable again. She listened to my personal stories without judgement and then she would teach me how to use it to create art. She has a talent to get people, including myself, to do better than they ever thought they could do."
Taylor Brimner; Performer/Acting Student
"Miriam helped coach me for theatre school auditions. She motivated me, helped me work really hard and made sure I was ready. I walked into the room and made a good impression because she got me so well prepared. Her advice and insight into my monologues was wonderful!"
Joe Delmedico; Student
Lauren Horejda; Performer
"At our first read through I was amazed and intimidated by the raw talent sitting around the table. Not one person made me feel out of my element. In fact, more then anything I felt my fellow actors and director going out of their way to make ME feel like a “real actor”. You see that is what happens when causes and conditions are correct. A group of people can come together who are truly meant to work as a group. For that I have to commend Miriam Goldstein, the artistic director (and freakin’ fantastic actor) ... Not only was this a passion project, but also she managed to bring together a group of people who had a palpable energy among each other."
Alissa DeGrazia; Performer
"After the curtain call and standing ovation at this afternoon's final performance of Edge Productions' THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, I embraced producer and artistic director Miriam Goldstein and told her that this show was "shockingly brilliant". This was the Bard amplified....Shakespeare like I had not seen it done locally in a long time. Well cast,wonderfully executed and masterfully envisioned. This production company is a rising force in local theatre! Stay tuned folks....there is more to come!"
Peter Hrastovec; Performer/Audience Member
"My experiences with Miriam have been nothing short of extraordinary. In an acting lesson, whenever I would have difficulty or get embarrassed to do something, she wouldn't get frustrated with me, she would make me feel comfortable; either by putting herself out there and sharing her experiences or she would talk me through it until I felt comfortable again. She listened to my personal stories without judgement and then she would teach me how to use it to create art. She has a talent to get people, including myself, to do better than they ever thought they could do."
Taylor Brimner; Performer/Acting Student
"Miriam helped coach me for theatre school auditions. She motivated me, helped me work really hard and made sure I was ready. I walked into the room and made a good impression because she got me so well prepared. Her advice and insight into my monologues was wonderful!"
Joe Delmedico; Student
