Even More Testimonials!
/“Becky was the Child Guardian and assisted with helping the kids rehearse the show, clean notes and be available at a moments notice. Becky is known as the “Pied Piper” of kids in San Diego and they seem to have followed her across the country to NYC, or she them! Becky was always ten steps ahead of what needed to be done. The kids were safe and the parents felt extremely comfortable with their children in her hands and per my request, kept their distance without concern.”
Into the Woods, Falsettos
“I first met Becky when she worked with La Jolla Playhouse during our production of Little Miss Sunshine in 2011. She was the child wrangler for the 6 children in our production. All of them and their parents were very happy with Becky. They loved having her around and felt their children were very well cared for on and off stage. The LJPH production staff and creative team knew they could count on the kids being where they needed to be. Becky made sure they had their school hours complete, rehearsal times organized and stayed in touch with the parents throughout the day. She was available to the parents at a moment’s notice and they knew they could reach her with any concerns or questions at anytime. As a parent myself, I know how hard it is to find someone you can trust with your children – Becky was that person. In San Diego, Becky has also been part of the professional theatre scene for years. She founded the well respected J*Company Youth theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla and worked within the southern California arts community for decades. She has earned tremendous respect from the families and philanthropists in our theatre and arts community.”
“As a child actress working in the professional theater industry, you spend a majority of your downtime with your appointed guardian. Having Becky as a guardian made the demanding process of putting up a production all the more fun. With a contagious smile, she always knew how to lighten the mood yet was effective in making sure every task was completed in the best way possible. Over the years I have worked with many guardians, but my long lasting bond with Becky is like no other! Over 6 years after completing our production together, I continue to witness her hard work and dedication to helping children grow and reach their full potential!”
Broadway's Billy Elliott and Annie
“I met Becky 6 years ago while my daughter was doing an out of town production. She was introduced as my daughter’s guardian but quickly became so much more. The familiarity of home and family were miles away as I was living across the country alone trying to navigate my new surroundings. Her professionalism, theatrical experience and nurturing qualities quickly put me at ease.
These traits make her a perfect fit for this business. Becky has the best attitude and it is impossible not to smile when you are around her. We are so lucky to have met and worked with her!”
“It will come as no surprise to anyone who has worked with Becky that so many of her students have gone on to have successful careers in the arts. Becky came into rehearsal everyday with a Playbill tote bag and a huge smile on her face. Her excitement and passion for the work we were doing was infectious. And though we were kids performing in a youth theater, working with Becky at J*Company was not kids play, it was the real deal. Becky always entered the room having done her homework and expected us to have done ours. I remember in fifth grade we were rehearsing a number called “Dancing Liberty” in the musical “Hello, Tomorrow” and it became clear that most of us hadn’t memorized the lyrics to the song. Becky could see right through our trick of mouthing the word “watermelon” over and over again when we didn’t know the words. She stopped the song and lined us up in two rows and had us each step forward one at a time and sing the next lyric from the song. Those who didn’t know it were not allowed to rehearse the number that afternoon. It was a powerful moment and its significance became more clear with time - Becky wasn’t just rehearsing us for a show, she was rehearsing us for a career in the theater. She was teaching us a valuable lesson - show up with passion, prepared, and ready to play. And, because of her, I do.”
“Never have I met someone with so much passion for kids realizing their best selves through theater, someone so full of energy, some one so respectful and tuned in to my child and her goals.
Becky is a gem and I can think of no person I’d rather trust my child to than her...truly...she is a delight and an utter professional.
I have recommended her to countless people who - because of the success my daughter had in youth theatre -have asked my opinion as to who might help their child get started or improve in their acting careers.
She is one of a kind in her energy, her ability to empower kids with confidence and know how, her appropriateness in terms of song and monologue selection and her understanding of what it takes to have successful and happy actors and singers....who stay kids through it all!”
“Stage performing has helped our son and daughter grow up to be hard-working, collaborative, caring young adults; and Becky Cherlin Baird was the person who gave them the solid foundation for success in this area. Over 14 years ago, Becky was the first teacher/director that our kids had the privilege to work with. She started them down the road of success through perseverance and hard work, and it has paid off for them both. Becky’s infectious positive energy infuses everything she does, and she encourages all those around her — students and parents alike — to “go for it”. Thanks to Becky’s inspiration, both our daughter and son fell in love with musical theatre. They have developed their skills over the years and have had several leading roles in musicals and plays. Both of our children are finishing up college now, each with a double major — Theater with English and Computer Science with Music — and Becky has continued to encourage and challenge them to achieve new heights. Thank you, Becky!!”
