“Canada is very short of directors who can cope responsibly with classical texts and
I believe that Rod is one of the few.”

- David William, former Artistic Director Stratford Festival

“He is remarkably capable and talented plus he has an enormous capacity for (fruitful) hard work. His intelligence and calmness make him an extremely useful director and he has proven himself a director to watch.”

- Neil Freeman, Graduate Department of Theatre, University of British Columbia

“It's rare to find a “teacher/director” today. Mr. Carley is such a rare combination. His rehearsal work has been some of the most vigorous and exciting I have seen. Using creative exercises he taps into the reality of each character through the actor's sensibilities. Emotional truth and verbal clarity are the result. He has invigorated, inspired and enlightened me with his process.”

- Dorothy Ward, Speech Department, George Brown Theatre School

“Rod is a committed theatre artist whose directing work demonstrates an intelligence, a strong vision, and more importantly, a desire to make the classics relevant to the contemporary audience.”

- Richard Rose, Artistic Director, Tarragon Theatre