Teaching and Directing Testimonials

“Raphael Peacock is indubitably amongst the top 1% of teaching artist I worked with in my tenure as Associate Education Director at Theater Development Fund and as Education Director at MCC Theater.  He is deeply inspirational and highly effective.  He matches extant school curriculum with his theatrical practice with extraordinary ease.  He balances rigor and high expectations with genuine care, compassion and inspiration in an unparalleled way”

John Michael DiResta-Director and Artist-in-Residence in Directing at Skidmore College

“Mr. Peacock brings a classroom alive.  Students light up and find voice in his presence and teachers find his work a great compliment to their class, asking for him to come back year after year”

Alicia Katz-Perez-Principal Baruch College Campus High School 

"Working with Mr. Peacock was a wonderful opportunity for my students. The instruction allowed for students to step out their comfort zones. They explored a whole new way of interacting with and interpreting literature.  He created a sense of community and camaraderie between the students this enhanced our world of learning.  It was a truly wonderful and rewarding experience as a teacher and learner myself"

Yvanna Persaud-Special Education Teacher HS for Media and Communications

"I've had the opportunity and pleasure of collaborating with Raphael for 5 years, and I've been able to observe his work as both a teaching artist and as a director in after-school settings.  His ability to relate to hi students and his dedication to their growth as artist, academics, and people is unparalleled.  He creates an environment that makes space for young people to make their own meaning and connections to how the arts can impact them (regardless of whether or not they choose to pursue arts).  He is flexible and his presence can light up any room.  As a director, seeing the performances he brings out of his actors is a joy: his work is co-intentional, elegant and connects deeply to the communities he serves." 

Carolina Azano-Director of Education and Outreach MCC Theater