TESTIMONIALS
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 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 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’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 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 the beginning of my career. She has taught me not only how to set high goals, but how to achieve and exceed those goals.
Katie O'Kelly
co of south carolina children’s Theatre
www.kathleenokelly.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 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
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 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’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
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 gets me. Not only is she a champion of my work creating so many opportunities of exposure and network, but she also believes in the power of art and the way it helps shift culture. This belief provides a genuine and meaningful collaborative mentorship that I couldn't have imagined. She's the real deal and I am grateful to have her in my life personally and professionally.
Ari Afsar
Composer of new musical JEANNETTE
www.ariannaafsar.com
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
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
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.