Derek was a pleasure to direct. An actor with an excellent work ethic, a wonderful talent and intelligent, thoughtful insights."
- Jim Mezon
(Critically acclaimed actor & director. Director of "Three Sisters".)
Derek is the kind of actor that directors look for when putting on a show. As well as being a fantastic actor Derek is a exceptional young man. He is kind, thoughtful, and talented."
- Rebecca MacRae
(Vocal Director of "Legally Blonde: The Musical" & "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee".)
Derek is a director's dream. From the very first day of rehearsals he had already grasped the essence of his character, which made my job a whole lot easier."
- Hannah Termaat
(Actor. Director of "7 Stories".)
I could not have asked for a better or more generous scene partner than Derek. He brought joy and levity to a character riddled with sadness. Derek used comedy as a tool and coping mechanism to drive his character never allowing it to become or consume his performance. He made the audience question why it was they were laughing."
- Kyra Keith
(Actor & Director. Costar in "Twelfth Night".)
Derek always brings unique insight and perspective to every character he plays, offering compelling performances that are unlike any other. His commitment and dedication to his craft is unmatched."
- Yona Epstein-Roth
(Actor. Costar in "Three Sisters" & director of "The Addams Family Musical".)
Derek is absolutely dedicated to his craft and impeccably professional - I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again!"
- Jacob Gerlofs
(Director of " The Life of Galileo" & "Foreplay or The Art of the Fugue".)