I’ve been researching actors, directors, and dramatic engagement in children for 20 years, and Mark Labrow is at the top of the list in terms of talent. Smart, funny, and full of ideas, he knows exactly how to stretch the language and dramatic skills of children, adolescents, and adults, especially teachers. To top it off, Mark is a true collaborator—as eager to hear others’ ideas as to share his own.
Dr Shelby A. Wolf
Professor and President's Teaching Scholar
University of Colorado at Boulder
Importantly, for the development of children as critical thinkers, Perfect Fools will challenge everyone to question their decisions and actions on a deeper level. They will stretch you and the children to explore your reasoning. With Perfect Fools there is purpose in the process of learning, not just the final outcome. Perfect Fools will make you question your practice as teachers and as a result your children’s quality of learning will benefit.
Lesley Watson
As a class based teacher with a real dread of drama and working with 'creative practitioners' the experience of working with Mark changed my outlook and opened my eyes. His obvious skill and passion for performing and the dramatic is tempered by his genuine desire to understand the developmental and creative aspects of children’s learning. Working collaboratively with him we managed to fire their imagination and capture their interest. He is skilled at building up secure, positive relationships where every stakeholder has a voice that is truly valued.
Linda Nesbitt