Testimonials
“Kira genuinely connects to people and speaks openly and honestly about her experiences. As Assistant Director for the play Admissions at SpeakEasy, she shared personal details about her experiences as a Black, biracial woman in predominantly white spaces. These thoughts were essential to our deeper understanding of the nuanced racial dynamics at play in our show.”
– Paul Daigneault, Producing Artistic Director, SpeakEasy Stage
“Moonbox has had the pleasure of working with Kira Troilo in several capacities over the past several years. In addition to sharing her exceptional talents as a musical theater and dramatic performer, she has taken on additional responsibilities during production as Dance Captain, as well as brought her creative design talents to Moonbox as a Choreographer. Most recently, Kira has served our Company as a member of our Advisory Council where she has been an essential voice in Moonbox’s examination of its creative and social missions, and the Company’s commitment to building competency and capacity around issues of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. As an advisor to our Company, Kira brings a quality of strong and gentle leadership. She is at once an engaged listener, a deep thinker, and a creative problem-solver. Her honesty and empathy help to bring a sense of calm to the room, and also help to build a safe space for constructive and genuine dialogue.”
– Sharman Altshuler, Producing Artistic Director, Moonbox Productions
“Kira Troilo is a skilled guide and bridge builder in conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. She speaks and acts from her lived experience in a way that invites reflection, conversation, and action. Her approach is warm and engaging even as she calls people to be accountable for actions and attitudes that are uncomfortable to acknowledge. She created a space for members of our group to be curious and vulnerable, tilling the soil for transformation. An adept facilitator of group process, Kira also made herself available for one-on-one conversations. The fact that almost every member of our group took her up on the offer is a testament to the trust she engendered. I am deeply grateful for the clarity and generosity she offered during a difficult time of discernment and growth.”
– Elizabeth Norton, Director of Music Ministry, First Parish in Concord, MA
“There’s a wariness about asking for anything and not stepping on anyone’s toes. After talking to Kira, I felt my shoulders relax.”
– Melory Mirashrafi, Director
“EVERY production needs a Kira.”
– Cast member, The Color Purple, Umbrella Stage Company
“Working with Kira Troilo and Art & Soul Consulting has made an immeasurable impact, both on SpeakEasy Stage Company as an arts institution and on me as a person and arts leader. Kira leads with compassion and empathy, creating a space where people of all experiences and backgrounds feel heard and valued. She has been instrumental in problem-solving, protocol-setting, and community-building – all of which have helped us to grow and build our own safe and productive space. I can honestly say that we would not be where we are without Kira and I would happily work with her any time, any place.”
– Alex Lonati, Community & Artistic Programs Manager, SpeakEasy Stage Co.
“Working with Kira at Art & Soul Consulting was a positive and insightful experience. Kira demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and facilitating meaningful conversations around diversity and equity. Her insights were not only thought-provoking but also actionable, providing tangible strategies for us to implement positive changes in our daily practices.
Since working with Kira, NEMPAC has been proud to recommend her services to alike organizations and businesses looking to further their work and focus on all things EDI.”
– Sherri Snow
“It was a joy to work with Kira as we developed a new musical. She led a warm, yet frank and open process which allowed our creative team and cast to challenge one another in a brave environment. The work was positively impacted for all time by her presence on the project.”
– Donna Lynn Hilton
“I’ve maybe never met a collaborator who embodies the quality of ‘care’ as much as Kira does–she brings a perfect balance of warmth, generosity, inquisitiveness, and problem-solving abilities into the room, and I felt so at ease and in such great hands working with her. When looking for someone to fill Kira’s role on our project, my main objective was to find a partner in creating culture together, collaboratively, with a company, and Kira facilitated an individualized, perfectly ‘tailored for the room’ experience that I believe lifted each of us and all of us through our time together.”
– Zi Alikhan
“Kira provided our department, students, and faculty with the necessary tools for positive, productive, meaningful change during a particularly challenging time. Her skill in creating a safe environment for all stakeholders allowed for healthy conversation and discourse, thereby building trust and a progressive cultural climate. Her resources and connections to the professional arts industry made long lasting impressions and provided perspective for our students beyond the walls of their school.”
– Steve Black
“Since working with Kira, NEMPAC has been proud to recommend her services to alike organizations and businesses looking to further their work and focus on all things EDI.”
– Rebecca Bradshaw
Kira was a fantastic addition to our team! Her care and mindfulness to our company deepened and strengthened the foundations for us to have a fantastic production. Kira was a vital voice in not only creating a roadmap for challenging conversations, but also in providing a calming presence and advocate for all of our folx! We highly recommend Kira!
– Shannon Jones