Ami Sallee Corley
Actor/Director/Designer/Educator
Acting Reviews

Pericles, The Jobsite Theater
"The cast features performers known mostly for their acting, but several of them (notably Ami Sallee Corley and Jason Vaughan Evans) reveal some really impressive pipes."
The St. Pete Times
"...and Ami Sallee Corley is a passionate, if rather unglamorous, Talia."
Creative Loaving
"The acting is good (Corley and Amy E. Gray as Dion, et al, are especially deft)."
The Tampa Tribune
"... Ami Sallee Corley plays Talia with conviction and passion."


Six Degrees of Separation, The Gorilla Theater
"...
outstanding performances: Ami Sallee Corley as Louisa...Corley especially is a surprise: Who would have guessed she could play a rich matron with so much panache?"
"The cast is large, and exceptional performances are many. Ami Sallee Corley peels layers from the veneer of her character, a haughty socialite, to reveal a strong but unfulfilled woman."

"Corley knocked out a terrific performance as the overacting, hyperbolic Ouisa without overacting herself - truly an impressive show of skill."

Woman In Mind, The Jobsite Theater
"From the moment the lights come up ... Ami Sallee Corley commands every viewer's undivided attention. She is funny, riveting and relentless in her focus"
The Tampa Tribune

"This production, directed by David M. Jenkins, benefits from [Ami] Corley's performance. She masterfully conveys the inner conflicts of Susan...."
The St. Petersburg Times

"... actress Ami Sallee Corley's virtuoso performance ... she's funny, frightening, emotionally convincing, unpredictable, pathetic and remarkably charming ... Corley's Susan wins our hearts after only a few minutes ... And watch Ami Sallee Corley. She's evolved over the years into one of the brightest stars in our local theatrical firmament."
Creative Loafing

"Ami Sallee Corley, in the lead role of Susan, performs what I really believe is the most powerful theatrical role I've witnessed since moving to Florida."
Sticks of Fire

Frankie and Johnny in the Claire De Lune, The Jobsite Theater
"...what really impresses is the relationship they have with their dramatis personae ... Corley likewise seems inhabited by Frankie..."
The St. Petersburg Times

"Ami Sallee Corley as Frankie is so completely persuasive, you can't help but feel that McNally wrote the drama with her in mind...
Directing/Design Reviews

The Woman in Black, The Gorilla Theatre
" ... Skillfully directed by Ami Sallee Corley, Woman has everything ... crucial sound design has our hair standing on end even when nothing much has yet happened"
Creative Loafing

"Director Ami Sallee Corley hits just the right note of spookiness. Corley treats the material seriously. It's ominous, if not exactly scary, and it's absolutely engrossing from curtain to curtain."
The St. Petersburg Times

"The multi-talented Ami Sallee Corley directed this spine-tingling production ... the creepiest effect ... nothing more unnerving ..."
Cloud 9, Jobsie Theater
" ... the best thing Jobsite Theater has ever done. Wonderful ensemble acting, terrific direction and colorful design ... Certainly a lot of the credit has to go to director Ami Sallee Corley, who has clearly demanded precision from her actors, and who's managed to attain it even with a notoriously complicated script."
Creative Loafing

"And thanks to Ami Sallee Corley's inspired, utterly precise direction, the Jobsite team made the experience hilarious and revelatory."
Top 10 Plays of 2003

This is How it Goes, The Jobsite Theater
"
Ami Sallee Corley's direction is just about perfect ..."

Creative Loafing

"... Corley moves her characters around a setless stage that enhances the feeling of intimacy ..."

An Oak Tree, The Gorilla Theatre
"Ami Sallee Corley's direction is topnotch, reaching perfection ..."
Creative Loafing
"It's all about the freshness, the spontaneity ... "

The St. Petersburg Times

"Director Ami Sallee Corley gave the actors the necessary freedom to draw out their best work. She kept the external influences minimal ... "

What colleagues and business peers have to say

“I have worked with Ami on many projects--she is extremely talented, creative, inspiring, and funny---on top of being reliable, organized and highly professional. She's a team player and always kind. A joy to work with!” August 1, 2008

Robin Gordon , Adjunct prof , USF

“I would highly recommend Ami to anyone looking for a consummate theatre professional. She's a tremendous actress, director and teacher. She is upbeat, highly skilled and creative. Contact me if you need more info, I'll be happy to provide it.” July 18, 2008

Bridget Bean , Managing Director , Gorilla Theatre

“I had the privilidge o be directed by Ami in Rag and Bone at the Gorilla theatre.....it ruly was one of my favorite theatre expeiences. Amu is a terrific director. Her style challenges, teaches and inspires. I highly recommend Ami as a fanastic acotor and director and all around theatre professional!” July 18, 2008

Mike Buck , Director of Contract Furniture , Freedman's Office Furniture 

“Ami was a terrific partner to work with -- she understood how to tackle the responsibilities of her own job and how to facilitate the work of others. And she managed to do so efficiently, effectively -- while maintaining a positive outlook and an enthusiastic personality.” July 18, 2008

Doug Cooney , Writer/Producer , performance and publication projects

“I've seen Ami in action as an Actor and Director. Her work is sincere, empathic and reaches the highest levels of quality - She definitely sets a benchmark for those around her. Ami is a jewel of an artist and working with her is a treasure.” February 13, 2009

Tai J. Batov , Independent contractor , N/A 

“When I had the chance to interview Ami, I got a real sense of her commitment to her craft and especially her fellow artists. She also expressed this love as she talked about her work with younger actors as she guided them on creating greater stage presence and learning the basics of the stage. Ami is a gifted performer who is dedicated to the growth and success of Jobsite.” August 15, 2008

Chris Kuhn , Editor, skirt! Tampa Bay , Skirt! Magazine

“Ami is an incredibly hard worker and an unbelievable talent! I wish I could work with her more and that is the highest praise I can give.” August 1, 2008

Joe Popp , Composer

“Ami is a star and managed to maintain that difficult balance of being a true artist while at the same time operating a successful company. I highly recommend her.” July 19, 2008

Jason Ferguson , Resident Stage Manager / Producer's Assistant , Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

“Ami is a talented, knowledgeable and very passionate arts professional.” July 18, 2008

Summer Bohnenkamp , director of marketing , tampa bay performing arts center

“Ami is one of the most committed artists I have had the pleasure of working with. Her talent, her drive, and her professionalism would be an asset in any work.” July 18, 2008

Brian Shea , Actor , Self-employed 

“Ami Sallee is a highly detailed worker. i have worked under Ami, with Ami, and above Ami, and on all levels she exceeds all expectations, and her award winning personality puts the cherry on top.” September 2, 2008

Scott Belowsky , stage manager , Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center

“Ami Sallee Corley is an excellent manager. She has a keen eye for the big picture aspect of the project as well as the organizational skills to stay on top of details. She is a hands on manager while at the same time allowing those working under her supervision the ability to make the work their own and be self motivated. I recommend Amy enthusiastically and would be thrilled to work again with her under any circumstances. She is an asset to any project or company.” August 21, 2008

Jorge Acosta , Actor, Singer & Director , Independent Theater Professional 

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