Susan Adler George, well-known Baltimore Arts Educator, enjoys opening up people's worlds - whether through traditional arts instruction for all ages, improvisational theatre instruction for children or even team-building excercises for adults within corporations. Most recently George has been focusing her attention on her innovative children's program, Create Visions - a traveling program.™
What is Create Visions™ ?
Create Visions™ a multi-arts program, is based on a cavalcade of Non-sense characters developed by George. It infuses its participants with a need to explore ideas - through music, dance, art and story-telling. Participants discover their connection to each other and their inner and outer worlds. They tap inner resources and a desire for self-expression. They discover that ideas, if not new, can be altered. They find that they need not copy, but can modify and rid themselves of pre-conceived ideas.
This inspires new visions. "Every action has a re-action and as the story-teller, I must “funnel” information and facts in a way that will inspire the participants to create their own stories and then write and create costumes and masks which culminates in a performance."
This program is one that goes into other organizations."
If you are interested in bringing this into your school or organization, please contact Susan Adler George.
On August 2, 2008, at the Baltimore Theatre Project, more than 30 adults and children watched an uplifting, colorful performance. A group of seven children ages 9 – 14, inspired by the Create Visions storytelling program developed the frame work for a semi-improvisational piece. With less than ten days to learn about theatre, music and dance composition, costuming and staging, the children impressed the audience with a quick, free and well-orchestrated semi-improvisational piece on the acclaimed Theatre Project’s stage.
“I came to the dress rehearsal to take pictures. I was surprised by the artistic outpouring of the kids and was struck by the power of Susan’s unique teaching styles.” Will G. -
Ignats started as an imaginary character in their workshop classes and evolved into the main character for the final production. Spirits, wizards and other creatures taunted Ignats, pressuring him to choose between good and evil. This 20-minute performance showcased the children’s creativity and ability to transform from a few kids laughing and making up stories to a cohesive team working for the betterment of all. They developed the loose story line, and under the teacher’s supervision, coordinated the staging and choreography. The children also designed their own costumes using found art objects, material scraps and vintage clothing. An interesting combination of circus music, new age, jazz and techno supported this cast as they took stage. The final outcome – Ignats and the spirits join for a dance party to welcome a happy, better way of life.
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Susan Adler George has her art in many collections and has also been tapped as an original art logo illustrator for projects including LivyLu Gourmet Products.
Commissioned work for client's child - 11/2009:
 
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"Meeting you [Susan George] was a bright spot in a slightly tough year for my daughter at her new school. Thank you." Cindy Kopelke, Baltimore, MD
July 2010 - Sustainability + Balance Workshop for Children - the Bottle Project at Community Art Camp: Towson State University
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"Dear Susan,
Thank you so much for bringing your sculpture porject to our summer art camp. The children were thoroughly engaged and loved working on the project."
Bonnie Reynolds, Director, Community Art Center, Towson University.
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Still taking students for private lessons at introductory/beginning levels for found object contemporary art, and beginning drawing for adults and children.
New Art Parties for Adults! Starting this June. Click here for more information.
Click Here for Susan's Bio.
For Pictures from other workshops and private lessons, click here.
FOR MORE PICTURES FROM:
Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, CA - July 2009
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"Thanks again for taking the time to work with our kids. The girls from the workshop absolutely loved it and really had a great time!" Holly Jenkins, Unit Director, Village Branch, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad
More photos from the Baltimore Theatre Project:
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