"Mary Carrig's INSIDE SHAKESPEARE offered a unique and engaging way of presenting Shakespeare to the students that you don't get from the books.  The students were captivated by her dynamic presentation and commented on how knowledgeable and passionate she was about Shakespeare, the Elizabethan era and the history of the Globe Theatre by using a speech from one of Shakespeare's plays and having the students perform a scene.  She was very flexible and cooperative in tailoring the program to meet my students' needs.  I highly recommend this program to any class that wants to experience what it means to be human!"  
                                                Marco Camargo,
                                                                7th Grade Social Studies teacher
                                                                Middle School College Preparatory

"After many years of teaching ROMEO and JULIET, I can't remember a time when all of the students were so totally engaged.  You have a delightful rapport with this age-group and you made the Elizabethan theatre come alive for them.  I've got to confess that I also learned many aspects of Elizabethan language that I hadn't known before, so I had as much fun as the students!"
                                                                K. Horton, English Department Chair
                               8th grade teacher  Middle School CollegePreparatory

"I loved her enthusiasm and her ability to break it down so that everyone had access in 5 minutes!   It is amazing to know that something like this is even offered..."         
                                                San Diego Middle School English teacher

"I feel that this should be a nationwide program for Middle and High School students."                           Matthew R. - 8th grader

"It was AWESOME!"  "AMAZING!"            Sarah Z. - 8th grader

"I felt really involved ... especially when you called up students to act with you ... you allowed us to participate in the experience."                              Ali F. - 8th grader

"It was an easier and more fun way of learning Shakespeare than from books or notes."                Patrick R. - 8th grader    

"You know a lot about Shakespeare!  You helped us understand and look for connections."         Ben S. - 8th grader

"I enjoyed all the books and props you brought, especially about the Globe Theatre.                    Natasha N.- 8th grader

"It was really easy to understand and a lot of fun!"      
                                                                   Spencer J. - 8th grader

"I felt part of the experience.  You talked to us not just as a whole class but as individuals."   Gaby A. - 8th grader

"I felt that you were talking to us personally and directly to me!"                                             Jose R.

"You spoke TO us instead of OVER us.  We were part of the conversation."

"I hope to have another experience like INSIDE SHAKESPEARE."

"My favorite part was the VIBE and the feeling I got from Ms. Carrig."

"I felt like I was there!"               Noah T. - 8th grader


"The best part of INSIDE SHAKESPEARE was when everyone gathered around and acted out scenes with you."  
                                                    Miles P. - 8th grade


"YOU WERE REALLY GREAT!  YOU SHARED YOUR POWER, ENTHUSIASM AND LOVE OF SHAKESPEARE."            
                                                                    Brandon G. - 8th grader