What other supporters are saying…
“You painted a picture of a sensitive, delicate, brilliant man, distant from his native culture, both striving to achieve his dreams and being at the mercy of the times of expanding industrialism.”
– Bartley Johnson, Electrical Engineer
![Bartley Johnson, electrical engineer](/media/images/endorsement_bartley.jpg)
![Ashley Larson, actor](/media/images/endorsement_ashley.jpeg)
"What a remarkable if bizarrely unsung hero Tesla was. Your script has such vivacity and ingenuity! I love the playfulness of the banter and the delicious artistry of the Muses interwoven with such careful attention to detail. Like the very embroidered bag they create!"
- Ashley Larson, actor
“I was drawn to this magical and a little bit kooky musical because of the way Mariénne uses beautiful imagery, extended metaphors, and a diverse array of music to form a unique approach, revealing the lesser known personal side of Tesla”
- Eric Heltemes, Orchestral arranger
![Eric Heltemes, Orchestral arranger](/media/images/endorsement_eric.jpeg)
![Princess Vilma](/media/images/endorsement_vilma.jpeg)
"Tesla is tormented, burdened, haunted by genius mind. But I see as masterpiece he is. Full intricate canvas. I capture him this way. He is favorite subject to sit for me. Influence beyond time."
- Princess Vilma, the artist who painted Tesla's only portrait (conveyed via actor Nicole Korbisch)
![Princess Vilma's Painting](/media/images/endorsement_vilma_painting.jpeg)
![Elton Witt](/media/images/endorsement_elton.jpg)
"An engaging story beautifully interwoven with potent music, an impressive amount of technical information, and fresh insights into the life and mind of Nikola Tesla."
- Elton Witt, Aerospace Engineer and Songwriter
“Flowing melodies weave a wonderful musical tapestry supporting the important story of the life and loves of this too-neglected genius.” – Robert Elhai, award-winning music composer, orchestrator, and arranger
![Robert Elhai](/media/images/endorsement_robert.jpeg)
![Maggie Burr, actor](/media/images/endorsement_maggie.jpeg)
"I love the idiosyncrasies of this show and the expansive roles for women. Entwining history and magic with vulnerability, Tesla's Mistress works!” - Maggie Burr, actor
“Tesla’s Mistress brings to light the idiosyncratic qualities that made the bearer of this famous name the troubled genius that he was." - Janet Preus, director/author/composer/lyricist
![Janet Preus](/media/images/endorsement_janet.jpeg)