Aileen Zeigler is a bilingual theatre artist focused on the collaborative nature of theatre. She is a director, teacher, stage manager, scenic designer, costumer, props artist and more. Her work is inspired by her belief that we can build each other up and become better by knowing each other. A teacher at heart Aileen loves to engage students and set them free to create from their inspiration. She teaches acting, technical theatre, production, theatre history, all levels of Spanish, and yoga. Aileen is a trained yoga instructor and practitioner.
I love to figure out how a new piece of equipment works, understand a new skills, connect together the works of different artists. I love making connections and creating. Mostly I love to tell stories. My students and I explore all the different ways to tell stories on stage.
Aileen
From her students
“She allowed me to find myself, my true passion, and has alwayus been there for me. She pushes me to be better and excel in the future. She has given me the best memories, and experiences that I can and have for the rest of my life.”
Student
…or something like this:
“Ms. Zeigler as a drama teacher and theatre director has been accepting to anyone showing a modicum of interest in theatre. Ms. Zeigler has the ability to inspure students’ individual creative processes and still make it possible for us all to unite and put on the best show we possibly can.”
Student
“She’s not only an extremely talented director, but is passionate about her students. She’s not only dedicated to making a fantastic show, but dedicated to creating the best experience possible for her kids. She has the ability to turn students who sit in the back and roll their eyes, into the ones who are in the front, raising their hand constantly. She has a burning passion to help students. She is the best teacher I’ve ever had. “
Student
