I had Christina Apathy as an acting/audition teacher in college. Before taking her class, I had an audition block. I would be so nervous that I would psych myself out completely. After taking her class, I was able to approach auditions in a healthy way, and I credit Christina with that entirely. 

     Christina approaches teaching in an open and trustful way. She creates a vulnerable yet safe atmosphere for the learning process. She knows how to connect with people and give feedback that helps them improve in their art. 

     One moment that stuck with me was when she took time outside of class to help me with my test anxiety. I told her that I was stressed about an upcoming test in a completely different class, and she sat down with me and gave me tools to physically relax and get my anxiety under control. No other teacher would do that, especially for something that didn’t have to do with their own class. 

     Christina is patient and passionate about theatre. It shines through in her teaching. She wants her students to succeed and they often do under her guidance. 

- Heather L., President of Ghost Light Theatre, Juneau