Jerry Prell led me to discover a more vibrant world of acting and performing than I ever imagined existed.  His instruction and nurturing fostered in me a technique that made every aspect of acting come alive. Jerry creates art and draws art out of those he directs and teaches. And he does so with thoughtful patience and encouragement, contagious energy, and with his own passion and talent for entertainment.  Jerry's personal integrity and charisma combined with the zeal with which he acts, directs, and teaches is an altogether inspiring package that makes him one of the finest human beings I know. Actor, director, teacher- every moment working with or watching Jerry is exciting and enriching.  

- Megan Wingo

Jerry infuses his theater classes with humor and clear direction.  Growth and improved acting skills happen quickly with Jerry's unending selections of fun-filled acting exercises!   I kept coming back and back for over 3 years to study Comedy Improv with Jerry at the New England Academy of Theatre. He is that GOOD! I felt my comic awareness, movement, sense of timing all improved due to Jerry's excellent coaching! Thanks Jerry!
                                                  - Keith Hughes
                                                         JuggleJoy
                                 Educational Entertainment


“Your classes continue to open me up, and something new is always soaking in.  I wish you had been around a few years back – I would have been further along in my new career.”                    
                                                    - Keith Hyatte


“Jerry creates a safe environment in which an actor can feel free to explore and take risks.  …Jerry presents a systematic approach – a “bag of specific tools” from which an actor can always draw to create and shape the characters at hand.”

                                              - Marilyn Sommer


" I have had the privilege of working for Jerry as an actor, an instructor at the New England Academy of Theatre, and most recently as a member of the Musical Theater Faculty at the Hartford Conservatory.  Jerry is a visionary. His leadership transfromed the Musical Theater program into an exciting and vibrant training ground for aspiring theater professionals. He is a wonderful instructor, a supportive and nurturing supervisor, and a creative problem solver. His skills in both the artisitc and administraive aspects of running a theater program are unparalleled. His commitment to the world of professional theater is inspiring to both the students he teaches, as well as, the instructors who are lucky enough to work under his leadership."
                                                     - Lori Conley
                            Faculty, Hartford Conservatory
                                                            Actress

“Jerry creates an atmosphere of quiet, upbeat, welcoming authority.  His classes are both safe and demanding, using corrections and suggestions that are insightful and intelligent. He is a good communicator who does not pander or water down critiques, while always maintaining a supportive environment. The growth of his students and their deepened understanding of the work is always paramount.”       
                                                   - Nancy Wolfe
                                                            Director
                                   Center for Creative Youth

“You have a special gift for teaching your craft.  The combination of your knowledge, manner of presentation, dedication, and most of all concern for your students, make you someone quite special to study with! Thanks for all the help, support, and your belief in me.”

          - Jimmy Scafariello

“An Acting Technique has provided me with not only confidence in my ability to act but has strengthened my desire to do so even more. …I can’t thank you enough!! I’m ready for anything."
                                               - Karen D. Smith


" As a regular guest lecturer in my creative arts
classes at University of Hartford, Jerry inspires and engages even the most impassive college student. As non-arts majors, my students generally have had little to no exposure to theater as audience members, let alone as actors. Jerry draws them into the actor's process, leading them to discover abilities and sensibilities they never even realized they had. They leave the class empowered and energized, not necessarily to become professional actors, but to become more professional at whatever they choose to do."
                                                  - Mary Moriarty
                                             Adjunct Professor
                                         University of Hartford


“Jerry Prell served admirably as the director of Guilford High School’s spring musical PIPPIN this year.  Along with two workshops this fall on physicality and stage movement, Jerry spent countless hours with students creating a masterpiece on stage.”’
                                                      - Jim Motes
                                    Theater Arts Coordinator
                                          Guilford High School