TESTIMONIALS
Dale has lovingly challenged me to do my best work for years now. Her passion and follow-through are contagious!
Anaïs Mitchell
singer-songwriter and music, lyrics, and book for hadestown
Having elegantly worn the three cornered hat of producer, administrator, and most importantly, performing artist, Dale is that rare creature who instinctively understands almost every facet of how a show works and eventually, relieved, one can hang their own hat on the unique perspective she has to offer. Plus she’s a lot of fun.
Rufus Wainwright
performer and composer
Dale Franzen is an audacious, charismatic, generous hearted bundle of charm, whose passionate engagement and commitment makes everyone around her want to do their best work.
Dominic Dromgoole
Artistic Director of shakespeare’s globe
Dale Franzen is a dynamic cultural entrepreneur and a generous mentor whose brilliant work building The Broad Stage has been inspirational and instructive as we develop the New Irish Arts Center.
Aidan Connolly
executive direcgtor
irish arts center
Dale Franzen is the real deal. She is passionate, smart, funny and pragmatic. Dale has that rare and glorious combination of great taste, great ideals and great determination. She is a gift to artists and all of us who love the arts.
Tom Kirdahy
producer
Dale’s thoughtful understanding of our industry and her intrinsic gift to educate, entertain, and empower is unparalleled. Our Realemn Team appreciates the enthusiasm Dale brings to every project and it's always our pleasure to experience her commitment to excellence across the board!
Toni Isreal
Founder/CEO
REALEMN Productions, LLC
https://www.realemnproductions.com
Dale Franzen is a powerhouse, a woman of great vision and passion, a problem-solver of the first rank, that awesome combination of artist and entrepreneur. In short, like immigrants, she gets the job done.
Tom Hulce
Tony award winning producer and academy award nominated actor
Dale Franzen has been one of my most influential mentors. She taught me how to make an idea shine with attention to detail, panache, heart and vision.
Adam Philipsson
CEO and President
Count Basie Theatre
www.thebasie.org
Dale Franzen is all in. I came to her with an odd, never-been-done-before expensive idea and she simply said, “Yes.” She gave the artists what they needed and made something new on stage in Los Angeles. She has passion and follow through, a rare combination and the two things you need to make great Art.
Helen Hunt
Actor, writer, and director
Dale is an oracle. She tells it like it is. No sugarcoating. No ego. No wasted words. She always gives me exactly what I need to hear. Her forthrightness grounds me and sharpens my instincts. I trust her beyond measure and will be forever grateful for her leadership, her grace under pressure, and her fierce commitment to truth-telling through art. I mean this wholeheartedly when I say, I would follow her into any battle and build with her in any future dream.
Maxmina Juson
DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER OF ONE PERSON, ONE VOTE?
Dale is an incredible cheerleader and advocate. She has advised on everything from creative to professional development for my project, and I couldn't have found a better champion for my work. A truly bright light along a dark path.
Bill Barclay
Artistic Director
Concert Theatre Works
www.concerttheatreworks.com/bill-barclay/
Dale’s pioneering efforts which established the Broad Stage were inspiring to witness. I was blown away by her passion, focus and tenacity. She knew it was possible and she made it a beautiful reality.
Renae Williams Niles
chief content and engagement officer
los angeles philharmonic association
When you have a big dream that you want to see done, Dale is the person I would get on my team. Dale’s smile and optimism can be a little misleading. Behind that smile is a person of determination, intelligence, and knowhow.
Gil Garcetti
Cultural Ambassador UNESCO-IHE
Dale is a true champion of both great human beings and genuine artistry. She leads with heart—always centering the needs and goals of the artists she works with—and does it all with a transparency and joy that make collaboration a total delight. Her fun, inspiring energy lifts everyone around her. I’m such a fan of everything she touches (and she’s an absolute blast to work with!).
Ari Afsar
www.ariafsar.com
Dale Franzen is a creative powerhouse and natural connector of people. She brims with warmth and brings joy into every room. It has been a pleasure to serve the city of Los Angeles alongside her on the library board.
Bich Ngoc Cao
president
city of los angeles library commissioners
Dale is the Amelia Earhart of producing and the arts. She sees far ahead, goes the distance, doesn’t stall, lifts everyone up in the air and knows how to land a success. She makes you feel safe and loved.
Jörn Weisbrodt
Artistic director of all arts and former artistic director of luminato festival
I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Dale Franzen on several high profile artistic projects including new music-theatre commissions, a major production commissioned by the State of California, as well as dramaturgical concepts. In our collaborations her roles have included that of Producer, Artistic Director, and Managing Director. I have only the highest respect for her taste, intelligence, integrity and creativity. She is a formidable producer and artist of exceptional vision who never gives up or compromises quality and advocates only those aesthetics of the highest artistic standards.
Kent Nagano
General Musikdirektor staat hamburg and
directeur musical et chef principal: orchestre symphonique de montreal
Dale has been a tremendous asset in giving me focus and helping me achieve my goals as an arts leader. She is warm, highly knowledgeable, and generous.
Danny Feldman
Producing Artistic Director
Pasadena Playhouse
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
Dale is one of my most cherished mentors. Her confidence, drive, dedication, generosity, and pizazz rubs off on anyone that she is around. I consider myself one of the lucky ones that I get to have her guidance, knowledge, and mentorship throughout my career. She has taught me not only how to set high goals, but how to achieve and exceed those goals.