About George
You can call George Halitzka a writer, director, or educator—but first and foremost, he’s a storyteller. He believes wholeheartedly in the power of a well-told story to delight, engage, and transform.
George first learned directing in the school of hard knocks, better known as high school youth group. Since those early adventures—one of which involved a lidless blender and brand-new carpet—he’s gone on to direct in professional, educational, and community theatre settings. Some favorite projects include Christmas Presence (Drama by George/ Highland Vineyard, Louisville), The Ranger Ned Story (Pacific Theatre, Vancouver, BC), Juvie (Palace Youth Theatre, Cleveland), Crucifix (Drama Inc., Chicago), and The Father’s Gift (Parkview Church, Iowa City, IA). His work as a director has been profiled in Stage Directions and Cross Point.
George's writings on theatre have appeared in publications including Christianity and Theatre, LillenasDrama.com, and WorshipLeader.com. His interactive Easter play, From Garden to Tomb, is available from Contemporary Drama Service; his one-act play for young audiences, Happily Ever After, is scheduled for publication in 2010 by Playscripts, Inc.; and his shorter works have been published by Lillenas Drama and Drama Ministry. George's scripts have also been recognized multiple times in the CITA National Playwriting Contest.
George is a featured teaching artist in the Kentucky Arts Education Showcase, as well as a frequent presenter at regional drama ministry events, like the Kentucky Creative Arts Festival, the Karitos Arts Conference, and the Lillenas Drama Conference. He's taught theatre classes to hundreds of people, from kids who have never been onstage before to seasoned adult actors. George always strives to deliver high-quality presentations full of fun, energy, and hope.
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