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Coaching|Mentorship
If you’re interested in working with Ariel as a coach or mentor, please reach out via the contact form with “coaching/ mentorship” in the subject line.
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Consulting
If you’re interesting in consulting with Ariel about disability/ accessibility, medical and health humanities, or to build an Arts in Health program for your facility or organization, please reach out via the contact form with “consulting” in the subject line.
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Teaching|Residency
If you would like to engage with Ariel as a teaching artist, workshop facilitator, or artist in residence, please reach out via the contact form with “guest artist” in the subject line.
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Speaking Engagements
If you’re interested in having Ariel as a guest speaker for an event or in your class, please reach out via the contact form with “speaking engagement” in the subject line.
Candace Clift, Writer and Performer of TO BE
“Ariel helped me take my solo show from the page to the stage with patience, insight, good ideas, and a steadfast belief in me and the project that made all the difference! As a director, Ariel gave me room to breathe and get my feet under me while gently guiding the piece into ever sharper focus. She helped me cut what didn’t serve the main story - a daunting task for me because I was so close to the material (it was a personal narrative about my experience with breast cancer). I can’t overemphasize how compassionately she held me through the artistic process and how integral her staging and direction were to bringing the show to life. Audiences connected deeply to the show, largely due to Ariel’s storytelling instincts as a director.”
Dr. Jill Sonke, UF Center for Arts in Medicine
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ariel since the very first day of her tenure as a student at the University of Florida, over a decade ago. Ariel is one of the most holistically exceptional people I have ever known. She is an extraordinarily talented and dedicated artist, as is evidenced in her success in the Broadway and performance arena, as well as in the field of Arts in Health. Ariel is mature and grounded, as well as extremely competent. She is a highly dedicated team member, bringing presence, care, and support to every aspect of her work. She is a rare individual and is exceptional in many ways. She is a true asset to any team or organization.”
David Leventhal, Dance for PD
“I have deep appreciation and admiration for Ariel’s grace, creativity, and passion. Her level of artistry, commitment and compassion leave a lasting impact on everyone. It's always a joy to share the teaching experience with someone as passionate and talented as Ariel.”
Madeleine Yu-Phelps, Pace University Writing for Diversity & Equity in Theater and Media Student
“Working with Ariel was one of the most transformative experiences I have had in theater. I not only grew as an artist, but it was the first time in theater that I didn’t feel the need to worry about my safety and well-being as a disabled person. With Ariel, accessibility is not an afterthought— it is a priority, and she models how being inclusive and creating high-caliber theater can go hand-in-hand. Ariel leads with compassion and grace, which in turn creates the most wonderfully uplifting and supportive environments. I count myself very lucky and honored to have her as a mentor.”
Rebekah Greer Melocik, Bookwriter and Lyricist of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
“Working with Ariel is an absolute joy! She joined the directing team of our show, How to Dance in Ohio, when we started rehearsals for our Broadway production. I was immediately taken with Ariel’s kind and direct communication style. In the chaotic rehearsal environment, Ariel was not only organized, reliable and accountable, but also gentle. Making art is a vulnerable thing, and it was meaningful to have someone who engendered a sense of calm and safety in the room. Her impact was obvious, and a new position was created on our Accessibility Team specifically for Ariel after the show opened. In both of her roles, Ariel had to communicate between many departments: from the writers to the designers, to the folks onstage and backstage, to the pit and to the producers. Her clarity and consistency around expectations and deadlines made sharing and executing notes between our departments easy (and even fun). I’ve had the pleasure to connect with Ariel in arts education settings several times since then. I value her generous collaborative spirit, and her dedication to accessible and sustainable work environments and artistic processes. The work we do together always feels high quality, while filling me up in that way art is meant to.”
Valerie Torres-Rosario, Actor in TWO THOUSAND MILES
“As a director, Ariel Reich takes care to step into creative spaces with an abundance of humanity and grace. She understands the actor’s desire to excel in their craft and, in so doing, she fosters an environment that prioritizes the wellness of the people around her. Witnessing her brilliant decision-making and collaboration provided me the support I needed to do my best artistic work and the space I needed to be my best self.”
Liz Weber, Stage Manager for TWO THOUSAND MILES
“Ariel Reich is a fierce director, actor, and spirit to be present with in a room. Ariel cares deeply about the company she is with and she will make it known to any space she enters that the people come first. She does lots of work with minority disability communities to bring art, love, and health to the stage. She absolutely succeeds. Every production is better and safer because of Ariel’s aura.”
Todd Rockoff, Tucson JCC CEO
“The Tucson J was honored to have Ariel as an artist in residence working our days programs for people with disabilities and Parkinson’s program. Ariel’s approach was caring and compassionate. She is a gifted artist and skilled teacher, she very quickly developed a positive and authentic and trusting relationship with each of the participants. Through that relationship she was able to reach and bring out the best in each person. Ariel has the unique ability to see each person for who they are and help them from there. I am in awe of her and look forward to many future opportunities to work together.”
Tim Altmeyer, UF School of Theatre and Dance
“Ariel is a dazzlingly effectual citizen-artist. Her impressive arsenal of practical and personal gifts makes her a prized member of any team. Ariel has a grace, a deeply thoughtful manner, and an articulateness that are her trademarks. Not only does she possess a keen intellect, but this gifted creator/teacher/advocate also has a seemingly unquenchable thirst for knowledge about the world; it’s this desire to know and grow that has made them a highly sought-after, impactful professional.”
Amy Bauman, Dance for PD
“There is a large age gap between me and Ariel, over 40 years. No matter: we get one another and are on the same wavelength. Honesty and laughter are the hallmarks of our time together. When I describe my inability to ‘get with it’ in this digital age, Ariel is there to charmingly and gently tell me how to do something. Patience and empathy abound. Ariel is sensitive. She is so respectful of me in every way and I feel seen and understood by Ariel. I know these are amazing characteristics in someone young and they are all true. Then there is the prodigious talent: Ariel is a creative in so many fields. Taking a mindfulness class with Ariel means exploring feelings and passions which are then translated into works of art for participants. I know this sounds banal, but Ariel is an old soul in a young human and I am so grateful for her embrace of me.”
