Read my interview with Backstage West!
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"Fine supporting performances are turned in by...Rebecca Norris as a perfectly obnoxious Miss Tessy."
-Daily Herald review of The Miss Firecracker Contest
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"I worked with Rebecca on a documentary special for The History Channel entitled "The Protestant Revolution." I produced and directed the reenactments for the program and hired Rebecca to play the role of Katherine von Bora, wife of Martin Luther. Rebecca embraced her role with genuine professionalism and talent. She was an enthusiastic and collaborative cast member. She is an actress who takes her craft seriously and a pleasure to work with."
-Lance I. Hori, Writer, Producer, and Director, Towers Productions
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"Rebecca Norris performed the role of Nancy in an independent film titled The Birthday Card. The role of Nancy was the largest and most important role for an actress in the film. Because of the role's unique character nature, we required the services of an actress who could deliver the complex performance of being intelligent, polite, quirky, and unpredictable.
After auditioning 25 actresses for the part, it was clear to the casting team that Rebecca was our Nancy. Rebecca dug into the psychological nature of the character and nailed the audition. After Rebecca's audition, the director and I refused to consider anyone else for the part. On set during filming, Rebecca's commitment to excellence helped us capture the essence of her character in only a few takes. Based on my experience with Rebecca, it is clear that she is a naturally gifted and talented actress.
In addition to her acting talent, the director and I were pleased to discover that Rebecca is a team player and is easy to direct. Rebecca has the right combination of talent, work ethic, and professionalism to succeed."
-Drew Turner, Producer, "The Birthday Card," Aesop Pictures
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"I directed Rebecca in a workshop production of "200 Funny Things." The show was an improv-based experiment in abstract comedy. The rehearsal process placed rigorous demands on the cast. They were forced to go into uncharted waters on a regular basis.
Rebecca thrived both in the rehearsal process and in performance. She was open to very avenue of investigation. She was always on time and always prepared to work. Simply put, Rebecca was a model ensemble member."
-Steven Ivcich, Director, Producer, Founder, The Steven Ivcich Studio, Chicago, IL
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"I cast Rebecca in two productions for Bowen Park's Theater for Young Audiences in Waukegan, IL. She had the ability to play a wide range of characters. While in rehearsal, I found Rebecca very easy to work with. She takes direction well and is able to collaborate with other actors and be flexible and open to suggestions. She carefully crafts her characters, trying many options to find the best way of portraying the role.
Not only is Rebecca extremely dedicated, she also has a very professional work ethic and takes her job seriously. While acting in "The Sword and the Stone" she had to wield a very heavy broadsword. She was determined to master the choreography of the fight scenes and Rebecca went above and beyond my expectation in her preparation and performance of those scenes."
-Carolyn Applebaum, Director