Testimonials

"Jonathan Silverstein quite simply has the most remarkable ability to communicate with and draw the best work out of actors that a student could ask for. The enthusiasm, which might be better described as joy, which he brings to the work is unparalleled. With impeccable insight, he guides actors to the choices that will not only show them in the best possible light, but also best serve the story of each scene. He has a love for the process that is all too rare in this business, and brings patience, understanding, and most importantly, a sense of fun and play to every rehearsal."

Brian Sgambatti

Frost/Nizon (National Tour)

King Lear, The Coast of Utopia (Lincoln Center)

"Jonathan Silverstein is one of the best directors working in New York City today.  Working with him is an joy to be treasured by any actor.  His enthusiasm for the work is matched in equal part by his expert attention to detail and specificity - the performances he enables actors to bring forth are often tremendous."

Emily Donahoe
33 Variations (Broadway)
Queens Boulevard (Signature Theatre Company)

"Jonathan Silverstein has helped me book many jobs; everything from the classics to film and television. His work is specific, insightful, and he is easy to work with. He always creates a safe space in which to explore the text. I wish that i could take him on-set with me."

Daoud Heidami

"You Don't Mess with the Zohan" (Columbia Pictures)
Aftermath (NYTW)

"Jonathan Silverstein offers rare intelligence and emotional support for any actor. He combines two of the greatest assets one could find in a director or coach: equal commitment to the actor and the story being told. In my experience with him, he challenged me when I needed to be challenged and encouraged me when I needed to be encouraged."

Keith Nobbs

Dog Sees God (Century Center),

The Hasty Heart (Keen Company),

The Black Donnellys (NBC)

"It is a rare thing to be fully trusted by a director. It allows for an environment of true creation. Working with Jonathan is a totally collaborative experience. He is a great leader and an even better advocate. He taught me to trust my instincts."

Trey Lyford

Creator and performer of All Wear Bowlers.

"Jonathan is delightful, insightful and extremely fun to work with. His exuberance and passion for this work, whether coaching or directing a play, is always contagious. He has a real love for actors that helps to create a very comfortable environment, and he is also blessed with a great knack for cracking open a text."

Alison Weller

This Beautiful City (The Civilians/The Vineyard Theatre)
The Cherry Orchard (Mark Taper Forum)