About Our Associated Artists

These are the people who make Drama by George’s programs come to life!

George Halitzka

George is the owner of Drama by George. He’s is a theatre educator, director, and writer–but first and foremost, he’s a storyteller. George has brought his high-energy performances of Stories Alive! and What a Character to thousands of children in the Louisville area and beyond. He’s a featured artist in the Kentucky Arts Education Showcase, and has also taught drama workshops to students of all ages. George’s plays have been published by Playscripts, Inc. and Contemporary Drama Service. Read more about George here.

Zach Nord

Zach started acting in middle school. He continued to win roles in his teens and twenties, working with a number of Louisville-area theatre companies, including As Yet Unnamed Theatre Company, Juneteenth Legacy Theatre, and Finnigan Productions. He also took some classes along the way to hone his skills. Today, he enjoys performing as well as sharing his love for theatre with children. Zach’s compassion for people, sense of humor, and passion for the arts equip him to teach students the ins and outs of being onstage. He currently performs in Drama by George’s “What a Character” programs and works with our drama clubs.

Julie Halitzka

Julie is a gifted artist and educator with diverse interests. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Seminary and works in a girls’ foster home. She also sings in the worship band at Adventure Christian Church. For Drama by George, Julie oversees the website, helps develop new programming, and occasionally works with our drama clubs.