"We first met in Ira's classes at The Actors Centre in 1986. I've had the pleasure, joy and privilege to work with Ira on
many levels as a friend and peer. Apart from the incredible depth of knowledge, experience and passion as a performer,
as a teacher he has this wonderful ability to connect and care for each and everyone of his students like
they were
his own child. He has literally taken thousands of actors through their paces over the years - that's a lot of "bambino's"!
This in
itself should inspire one to come join his circus! As an American Aussie - a Yankaroo - he's a bloody national treasure mate!"