Reviews

"Bessette beautifully conveys the predicament of a hormonal teenager trapped in a middle-aged woman's body--a disoriented, childlike creature obsessed with romance. It's a lovely performance"

—The Journal News review of "A Kind of Alaska" with Hudson Stage

"Denise, I have to thank you once again for the special gifts you gave to our daughter. By sharing your talent you have given her a noticeable boost to her confidence and a lightness to her relationships at a very important time in her life. You have a very precious talent, not only as an actress, but as a mentor and friend. So, once again, a very heartfelt thanks from her mom and I.." —Chamberlin family

"Our daughter's experience with Denise has been transformative. Within the incredibly supportive environment Denise creates with her students, she provides a professional studio experience and an introduction to the literature and craft of the profession. Our daughter has been given a vision of her potential, grounding in the tools she’ll need to develop it and a sense that she can and will succeed. It’s an experience I think she’ll always cherish."

— Markowitz family