Directing Testimonials
"Liz [Elizabeth] Saunders brings a fierce intelligence - mental AND emotional to all her work. She creates a safe, fertile space for creativity to flourish. And she expertly balances a flexibility to new ideas and impulses with and a strong, sure vision in her direction." ​
- Astrid Van Wieren
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"While working under the direction of Liz, I was simultaneously given permission to be totally outrageous and painstakingly detailed. Her intellect, bundled with her curiosity about humanity as a whole, allows her to approach text in a holistic and utterly truthful way. She sees the forest AND the trees, and crafts a play or a scene in a way that lets you move yourself around inside the story like a chess piece: the possibilities are endless but she will never let you fall off the board. I was incredibly proud of the work I accomplished under her watch. I loved being directed by her."
- Vickie Papavs
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“I love working with Liz. She has great insights into character and is rigorous with text. It’s a collaborative process with Liz - I know my voice is being heard in the room.”
- Tracey Ferencz
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“Elizabeth Saunders directed my drama “A Good Death” for its debut at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2016. She brought it to life with a detailed, nuanced approach that ensured that its essential themes were presented in a manner that literally brought tears to the eyes of the audience. I was overjoyed at what she accomplished with my work as she wove all the elements of script, sound, lighting, and transition together into a dynamic experience for all." ​
- Shelley Hobbes