‘Once on This Island' musical represents uncharted territory for ECU theater

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Kim Grizzard

Staff Writer

Nov 15, 2023
        
            

"Lisanne is the epitome of what a teacher should be. Not only is she the most inspiring, kind, and effective educator I have ever had the pleasure of working with; but she is also the most
compassionate and understanding woman I have met throughout my time in
school. Lisanne has confirmed my own passion for being a theater educator, and I will forever be grateful to have learned from her!" - Madi c/o 2026, Theater Education, East Carolina University

"Professor Shaffer is a teacher’s teacher. She is highly skilled at teaching about teaching. One of her strengths is communicating content through modeling teaching/good classroom pedagogy even as she delivers content about how to teach. She simultaneously shows students how to do it as she is telling them how to do it. She also has a great rapport with students while maintaining a sense of authority/leadership in the room." -Dr. Mobley, Area Coordinator of B.A. Theatre Arts, East Carolina University

"Lisanne contributed so much to the School of Theater and Dance community by directing Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahren's Once on this Island. She utillized innovative staging, created nuanced character portrayals and skillfully navigated the complex narrative infusing it with emotion,depth and cultural authenticity" Jayme Host, Artistic Director of ECU Loessin Playhouse

"Lisanne is a fantastic educator, director, and person. Thework she produces is infused with collaboration, thoughtfulness, and intention. To watch a show Lisanne directs is a great pleasure. It is clear she cares deeply for her students, for the process of creating unique and spectacular work, and for the honor of truthful storytelling that always leaves me feeling
changed and inspired." -Noelle, c/o 2025 Professional Acting, East Carolina University

"Lisanne Shaffer-Dickerson has a clear knowledge of the subject matter. She cares
about what she teaches and how students interact and learn from the material.Having the difficult task of teaching a class established by a now retiredProfessor, Lisanne has taken this challenge and has begun creating a more current and functional class for a post-Covid and increased Social Media world." -Delta Childers-Smith, Professor of Costuming, East Carolina University