What They Say About ... Anne Pasquale’s Living History Programs

Dear Anne and Paul,

Thank you so much for the enthralling production of Helen and Me at The Town School today. You did a marvelous job of bringing history to life and educating the children in an entirely sensitive manner, all while entertaining us greatly.Anne Pasquale with kids!

I know I speak for the students and teachers at The Town School, when I express gratitude for sharing your artistry and the story of these two extraordinary women.

Best wishes, and please feel free to use this email as a reference, if you’d like.

Cynthia R. Millman
Town School Library
540 East 76th Street
New York, NY 10021


A. Pasquale as Calamity JaneThe Little Living History Tour was amazing! Teachers and students alike learned so much! The music and acting kept our Pre-K and K students completely engaged. We would love to have them back next year.

Jan Rudd
Music Teacher
Public School 161 Manhattan
499 West 133rd Street
New York,  NY  10027

“This program is a complete success … History lessons were delivered in such an engaging way that student’s didn’t even realize they were learning.”

Kim De Stefano
Library Media Specialist
Port Washington Union Free School District

“I wholeheartedly recommend this work!”
Nancy Cabrero
Program Coordinator
NYC Lower Lab School


Dear Ms. Pasquale:

This year the Eastern Suffolk BOCES 18th Annual Literacy and Learning Institute was outstanding due to your special contribution. I would like to share comments made by your audience:A. Pasquale as Nellie Bly
"Wonderful! Definitely doable in the classroom."
"This interactive workshop brought us together."
"Very applicable in the classroom!"
"Awesome!"
"Wonderful ideas."
"Fun!"
"The most beneficial workshop I attended."
"Outstanding!"
"I had a ton of fun!"

Kate Davern
Administrative Coordinator for Professional Development
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
15 Andrea Road
Holbrook, NY 11741

This program was excellent! The children and faculty thoroughly enjoyed it. We also learned a lot about Nellie Bly that we didn’t know.

MaryAnn Choycy
Fifth Grade Teacher
Saint Johns Apostle School

Hi Anne,

So enjoyed your amazing performance this past month at the Queens Library. I will certainly reach out to you first before booking next year's programs.

Ivanna (Ivy) Machuca
Adult Librarian for the Queens Library
IvannaMachuca@queenslibrary.org

It was a delight and pleasure to have both you and Nellie join us for this year's Chautauqua!

Lara Kaufmann
Executive Director, Greenville Chautautua
lara@HistoryComesAlive.org


A. Pasquale in Liberty BellesThank you so much for the superb program (Liberty Belles) you presented at the Riverdale Public School on Tuesday, March 18th 2008. The students and faculty were captivated by your charismatic storytelling through acting, music and imagery.

The students thoroughly enjoyed participating on stage in the various activities that were incorporated into the program.

We feel very fortunate to have had your program presented to our students.


Diane Battersby
Music Teacher and Cultural Arts Coordinator
Riverdale Public School
6 Stratford Place
Riverdale, New Jersey 07457


A. Pasquale and P. O'Keefe in Deborah SampsonYour performance of The Revolutionary Deborah Sampson at Green Back Middle School was absolutely great! I felt transported back in time!

Mrs. Jackson
8th Grade Teacher
Green Back Middle School


As always a Great Job!!

Jen Hicks
Cultural Arts Coordiantor
New Paltz Middle School
2 Manheim Boulevard
New Paltz, New York 12561


A. Pasquale as Calamity JaneDear Anne:

Thank you for your performance of Calamity Jane. The 4th graders and their teachers loved your program. I have encouraged everyone to keep bringing you back since your programs are a wonderful enhancement to our curriculum.

Beth Dolowbowsky
PTA Chairperson
Miller Avenue School
3 Miller Avenue
Shoreham, New York 11786

Anne Pasquale was great! I would like to see other Living History shows. I believe she would do a great job portraying any woman from history. (Suggestions: first woman in sports/medicine/science/politics.)

D. Mazzola
Assembly Coordinator and Teacher
Slocum Skewes Middle School