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
Updated 7/7/08