“Throughout my career, one of my main goals has been to mentor and create opportunities for the next generation of Black producers, writers, directors and actors in the entertainment industry to develop their skills and succeed. I am thrilled that many of my mentees have done very well and have paid my interest in them forward by creating opportunities for those coming behind them. Janet Adderley’s passionate dedication to her students of color mirrors my advocacy and extends the power of example to children as young as four years old. She is an exemplary role model whose unique ability to empower, inspire, and motivate children is truly transformative. Janet is not just in the business of teaching musical theatre, she is in the business of changing and expanding lives.” - Debra Martin Chase, Broadway, film, and television producer; Advisory Board Member, The Adderley School Foundation

“When I was six years old, I was the prince in Cinderella in a blue sequin vest at THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL in the Palisades in California. And I have spent every single day of my life since then just madly in love with musical theatre. It’s where I found everything I ever loved and where I belong, and I’ve dreamed every day since of being on this stage and being part of this community of artists.” - Ben Platt, acceptance speech for the Tony for Leading Actor in a Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN

“I know if I’d have had a teacher like Janet, I would have been in awe of her. She fills them with confidence. We are very, very grateful that we found her drama school, and I think she deserves all the praise in the world.” - James Corden, parent of an ADDERLEY student and host, THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN

“I fondly refer to Janet as ‘The General.’ She gets more passion and music out of children than anyone I’ve ever known, and they ‘love her madly’ for it.” - David Foster, record producer

“Janet Adderley possesses tremendous character, talent, and intelligence, and has been a fabulous teacher for the community. She is an extraordinary role model, not just as a stage director, but as an individual who focuses and energizes our children with healthy and constructive values and guidelines.” - Marc W. Platt, Tony and Academy Award-winning Producer & ADDERLEY Parent

“When I was six years old, I attended my first musical theatre class at ADDERLEY and after that I have only become more and more confident. To me, THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL is a second home, my place to be free and focus on my true passions, surrounded by other positive people with the same intentions I have.” - Kylie Transki, ADDERLEY student

“Janet Adderley does so much more than teach children how to sing and dance, she instills joy and confidence in each child one by one through intimate mentorship.” - Betsy Von-Summer Moller, ADDERLEY Parent

“The lessons I learned at ADDERLEY helped me succeed in my academic and personal life. You helped me unlock a great deal of my confidence and instill in me a work ethic which continues to pay dividends today. For this and much more, I am so grateful to you.” - Andrew McCaffery, ADDERLEY Alumnus

“This Kenny Loggins experience is above and beyond anything ADDERLEY has ever done before. It’s more intense. It’s more fast-paced. Just to be surrounded by a bunch of people that think the same way as me, who love the arts as much as I do, and are just as talented, it’s a really wonderful experience.” - Marissa Reyes, ADDERLEY Advanced Conservatory Student

“I can’t tell you what this program has meant to me. It gave me confidence. I was totally shy – did not say much in public. And, having this woman who is larger than life work with you on a weekly basis, it was life-changing for me. I have a very short list of people who literally changed my life, and Janet Adderley is one of them.” -Sandi Griffith-Reed, ADDERLEY Alumna