“Professor is a highly effective teacher…Tammy has the ability to translate her expertise into significant learning experiences for students. Her feedback was insightful and modeled a growth mindset exceptionally well. Professor Honesty’s courses are highly conducive to learning. Recognizing the individuality of her students is a tremendous strength that Professor Honesty brings to her teaching.”
-Dr. Jennifer Marcinkiewicz, Director of Center for
Teaching and Learning, Kent State University (Peer Observation 2019)
“This was easily one of the most engaged and welcoming classrooms I have EVER been in.”
—THEA 21621 Scene Painting Fall 2020
“Everyone in the class was treated with respect. Tammy even led how we addressed each other by making sure
our personal pronouns were known and respected. Everyone in the class followed Tammy's example of a friendly
and respectful environment.”
—THEA 21621 Scene Painting Fall 2020
"She was always available during class time and outside of class time to ask questions. She made sure everyone was comfortable and confident while learning."
—Anonymous
“We were given class time to work on some projects and she gave us great advice when we asked for it. She also
allowed us to come up with our own solutions and built off that to give us chances to learn.”
–THEA 21622 Scene Design Fall 2020
"We had clear instructions and clear rubrics that aided us in understanding. She also took time to explain things in a
different way if necessary to help us better understand."
—THEA 21621 Scene Painting
“We were given open-ended assignments to approach in a number of ways, so we had plenty of chances to think about and rework ideas.”
–THEA 21622 Scene Design
Becky's New Car
“A whoosh of colorful highways running up, down and out to sea create a bold scene for The Human Race's opening production of "Becky's New Car," by playwright Steven Dietz. With more than a dozen interlaced, sophisticated colors and a very clever lighting design adding more color, the appearance is visually striking, practical and contemporary, by Scenic Designer Tamara L. Honesty.”
–Becky's New Car Review--Travels Toward a Midlife Crisis by Jacqui Theobald, Dayton City Paper
Becky's New Car
“The cast played on a set of abstract curves and colors by Tamara Honesty, lit cleverly by John Rensel.”
–Becky's New Car Review by Burt Saidel, The Oakwood Register
Becky's New Car
“In addition, Tamara L. Honesty's wonderfully colorful, expansive and inspired set, expertly lit by John Rensel, astutely signifies the varying directions within Becky's conflicted existence.”
–Becky's New Car Review--Navigating a Midlife Crisis by Russell Florence, Jr., DaytonMost Metro
Managing Maxine
"In Shaffer's cute, funny, touching and refreshingly adult comedy "Managing Maxine" receiving a wonderful Midwest premiere deftly directed by Marya Spring Cordes and attractively designed by Tamara L. Honesty."
–Managing Maxine Review-Falling in Love Again by Russell Florence, Jr., DaytonMost Metro
Managing Maxine
"From the first words, we were overwhelmed with cleverness. Start with the set. The backdrop was 50's modern that easily created three houses as the couch rotated. Clever, yes, but that was only the beginning."
–Managing Review by Burt Saidel, The Oakwood Register
Permanent Collection
Exclusively tucked away in the suburbs of Philadelphia with a by-appointment-only admission policy, the Foundation, beautifully conceptualized by scenic designer Tamara L. Honesty, is caught in a period of major transition following the untimely death of its creator/benefactor Alfred Morris (Scott Stoney, playfully shrewd and spry).
–The State of the Art in Black and White by Russell Florence, Jr., DaytonMost Metro
Green Gables
"The functional set provided by designer Tamara L. Honesty features hung windows from the period, and the costumes by David Covach are mostly attractive and suitable."
–Scott Cain, talkingbroadway.com
Ghosts
"Tamara L. Honesty's beautiful, Arts and Crafts-inspired set, transformed the small confines of the Producer's Club into an inviting living room."
–Julie Halpern