”She has always distinguished herself as a consummate artist of skill and range, excelling at everything from traditional repertoire to devising new work and forms.” Peter Hinton-Davis OC, stage director and mentor.
“Stunning vision in creation process! Watch out world!” Daniel Kramer, stage director and educator.
“In whatever facet of theatre production she has been involved, Elizabeth has consistently interested herself in all the integrated components of a play, not only in her role and her performance, but in complementing the work of her fellow actors, and in fully comprehending the director’s and designer’s vision of the play.” John Murrell, OC, AOE, playwright.
”That once in a lifetime combination of extreme talent, know how, passion, compassion, and kindness. ” Tara Blue, Creative Partner at Bluebird Moving Arts
“A fantastic theatre experience for everyone involved. Her years of experience working with director after director shone brightly as she worked with her team of emerging artists. She constantly applied her gained knowledge from other directors, making them her own and always crediting the mentors and teachers she learned the skill from.” JP Thibodeau, Storybook Theatre.
”Wow you think on your feet. What insightful helpful things you told the students today. So awesome. We saw results instantly. You are one of the best teachers I’ve ever watched in action!” Karen Thorsteinson, performer and educator.
“Calgary’s first lady of the stage, the incomparable Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan. ” Vancity Vince, theatre critic and blogger.
“Stepkowski Tarhan gets to rip at our hearts when Margaret tells us just how lonely she is.” Louis B. Hobson, Calgary Herald.
“Acting is a breeze for Stepkowski Tarhan as she throws her personal spontaneity and 30 years of experience into the craziest of characters.” Jasmine Han, theatre critic
“The most grotesque comic character is Violet’s ample, blowsy, hilariously vulgar sister Matti Fae” Liz Nicholls, Edmonton Journal