“…a great asset in any artistic institution… an inspiring director and mentor.”
– Ana Maria Martinez, soprano (Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Houston                          Grand Opera, Covent Garden)

“…utilized  his  own  intuitive  twists  on  the  storyline  of  certain  pieces  to give  me  as  a  singer  a  different  perspective  of  my  interpretation… Could prove quite useful in bringing more and more audiences back to the opera.”
– Quinn Kelsey, baritone (Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of                        Chicago, Covent Garden)

“(Dylan F. Thomas) is creative, works well with artists and artistic staff… (and) has the talent and management capacity to succeed as an opera director.”
– Jerald Kappel (former Executive Director and CEO at Long Beach Opera)

“It  is  rare,  indeed,  to  meet  someone  who  brings  together  all of  the  innate  talents,  personality  traits,  intelligence, drive,  and  experience  that  Dylan  brings  to  his directing.”
– Jerry Brown (General Director of Center Stage Opera (CA)