“The way I push actors is building them up, because they’re always doing something that’s great. Also letting them know that they are enough, that they don’t need to try to be something that they’re not. Their instinct and their truth, that’s what matters.”
What Students are Saying -
“Patrice is an absolute powerhouse of a teacher. She creates safe spaces through open communication, allowing young actors to explore huge risks and access deep vulnerability”
— Louis Hansen (Professional New York Musical Theatre Actor)
“Professor Foster cultivates a classroom environment that allows a constant flow of creativity & the ability to take chances and make choices. She is so passionate about the success and growth of her students!”
— Mary-Catherine Jones (MFA Acting Candidate at University of Southern Mississippi)
“Being in Professor Foster’s classroom is knowing that you are safe to make bold choices, be vulnerable, and explore more than just what’s on the page. I discovered more about my identity as an actor in the two semesters working with her than in my first three years of college combined.”
— Leila Bruske (Actor at Lexington Children’s Theatre)
“Professor Foster is a teacher that truly cares about the growth of her students! She strives to create an atmosphere where her students can explore new ideas while keeping the work grounded through the use of the Meisner Technique. Personally, she has taught me how to forget about myself onstage and focus on what’s important in the moment through active listening.”
— Haleigh Tilley (BFA Musical Theatre, Emory & Henry College)