writing by george

George Halitzka

Freelance Writer

502-718-5090 • george@writingbygeorge.com

 

Recent Publications

• "CSI: Louisville" • Feature article for children
  Louisville Courier-Journal, July 7, 2008
• "Second Presbyterian Church too highbrow for the Hoppers" • Newspaper column
  LEO Weekly, July 2, 2008
• "Above the Flood" • Personal essay
  Boundless, July 1, 2008
• "A Tiger's Tale" • Feature article for children
  Louisville Courier-Journal, June 16, 2008
• "So You Wanna Be a Freelancer" • Feature article
  Boundless, June 12, 2008
• "Steeple Chase" • Cover story
  LEO Weekly, June 4, 2008
• "Virtual Reality" • Feature article
  Boundless, May 30, 2008
• "Basketball Jesus" • Feature article
  Boundless, May 14, 2008
• "Recycling in Louisville" • Feature article for children
  Louisville Courier-Journal, April 28, 2008
• "Make room for mushrooms" • Feature article for children
  Louisville Courier-Journal, April 21, 2008
• "Putting Sleep Woes to Rest" • Journalism
  Today's Transitions, Spring 2008
• "New antique mall on Goss Avenue continues a tradition" • Journalism
  Louisville Voice-Tribune, March 26, 2008
• "The Resurrection According to Tom" • Fiction
  Boundless, March 21, 2008
• "Emergent Drama" • Feature article
  LillenasDrama.com, March 14, 2008
• "Coach's Fitness makes getting in shape fun" • Journalism
  Louisville Voice-Tribune, March 6, 2008
• "Christmas in February" • Feature article
  Boundless, Feb. 29, 2008
• "Canoe offers Central Asian arts, crafts—and stories" • Journalism
  Louisville Voice-Tribune, Feb. 14, 2008
• From Garden to Tomb • One-act play
  Meriwether Publishing, released February 2008
• "Happily Ever After" • Feature article
  Boundless, January 18, 2008
• "Helicopter Seeds" • Personal essay
  Boundless, December 13, 2007
• "You Want Change for That Quarter?" • 10-minute play
  Drama Ministry, December 2007
• "FEED ME!" • Feature article
  Boundless, November 1, 2007
• "Nebraskans Sue Lord of Universe" • Satirical news feature
  The Wittenburg Door Insider, October 3, 2007
• "Kamikaze at My Back" • Personal essay
  Boundless, July 12, 2007
• "Jar of Miracles" • Personal essay (revised)
  Boundless, May 31, 2007

George is also a produced playwright—follow this link to view his credits.

 

Upcoming Publications

• "Shattered" • Ten-minute play
  Drama Ministry, October 2008 (upcoming)
• "Build-Your-Own Jesus" • Ten-minute play
  Drama Ministry, October 2008 (upcoming)
• "Acting with a Capital 'A'" • Feature article
  LillenasDrama.com, 2008 (upcoming)
• "Holy Spirit Announces Fines for Misuse of Name" • Satirical news feature
  WittenburgDoor.com, 2008 (upcoming)
• "The Door Interview with Douglas Wilson" • Feature interview
  WittenburgDoor.com, 2008 (upcoming)
• "The Harry Seminar" • Satirical news feature
  WittenburgDoor.com, 2008 (upcoming)
• "Build-Your-Own Jesus" • Fiction
  WittenburgDoor.com, 2008 (upcoming)

 

Marketing/ PR Experience

This list is not a comprehensive employment history—rather, it notes some positions and responsibilites which are relevant to public relations and marketing.

 

Freelance Writer/ Theatre Artist
Louisville, KY and Coralville, IA: February 2006-Present

• Successfully market services as a theatre director and educator to a wide range of clients. Write and design posters, brochures, and other collateral. Also write and maintain a website at www.dramabygeorge.com.
• Write on a freelance basis for publication. Recent/ upcoming credits include Boundless, The Wittenburg Door, Drama Ministry, The Louisville Courier-Journal, and LEO Weekly. Contracted as a regular contributor to Boundless.

 

WorkKeys Test Item Writer (freelance)
ACT, Inc., Iowa City, IA: November 2006 and October 2007

• Developed test questions for the WorkKeys Reading for Information and Locating Information assessments.

 

House Manager (part time)
Englert Theatre, Iowa City, IA: February-August 2006

• Prepared a detailed instructional guide for use in training volunteer ushers.

 

Creative Director
Parkview Church, Iowa City: July 2005-Jan. 2006 (position eliminated)

• Wrote, edited, and designed posters, press releases, and brochures for plays and events.
• Developed and wrote a churchwide survey for a congregation of 1500 people.
• Produced and wrote dramatic elements for worship services and children’s programming.

 

Program Coordinator
Community Impact Organization, Elyria, OH: December 2003-May 2005

• Wrote and implemented motivational programming for teens, including speeches and interactive games. Spoke to approximately 10,000 individuals.
• Designed and wrote promotional materials including newspaper advertisements, brochures, handbills, and website copy.

 

Personal Notes

• Married: To Julie, a musician, web designer, and really hot chick
  (blog.julie-h.com).
• Interests: Theatre, walking, socializing, reading ... and definitely sleeping. (I like to think of it as "passive brainstorming.")
• Favorite Food: Chicago-style pizza, preferably from Gino's East. Outside Chicago, a hot panini from Panera Bread is an acceptable alternative.
• Recent Reads: Scripture—The book of I Samuel. Plays—Proof (Auburn), various plays for young audiences. Fiction—Home to Holly Springs (Karon).
• Places I've Lived: Lorain and Elyria, OH; Chicago, IL; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Iowa City, IA; and (currently) Louisville, KY.
• Birthday: October 4. Gift cards and dead presidents are always the right size.

 

Formal Education

• B. A., Broadcast Communications • Moody Bible Institute
  Chicago, 1999

 

 

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Updated 7/7/08