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For the Love of Words and Sounds
A Unique Fusion of Powerful Learning Experiences
 For the Love
of Words and Sounds educates
children about the arts through the arts. Utilizing a multiple
intelligences approach, the program fuses classical music, projected
visuals with dramatic narrations. We aim to make learning engaging,
through authentic, meaningful activities. In addition, our programs
feature nationally recognized performers and are of exceptionally high
artistic quality. For the Love of
Words and Sounds, designed especially
for children ages 4-12, creates an exciting, inquiry-rich environment.
Costs
The cost is $5 per
ticket. You may reserve the tickets by phone 520-400-5439 or via email.
A limited number of stipends are available to Tucson schools for each
show, on a first come, first serve basis, upon demonstrated financial
need. For additional information call 520-400-5439 or email us; we
will be
pleased to assist you.
All events are Tuesdays @10:30 a.m. at the Berger Performing
Arts Center,
1200 West Speedway Blvd. in Tucson, AZ.
Our Cast
 SUSAN CLAASSEN,
Managing Artistic Director is celebrating her 31st Season with the Invisible
Theatre ( IT ) and has been a resident of Tucson since
1972. She was the recipient of the 1982 Woman on the Move Award
in the Arts, the 1985 Governor’s Award for Women Who Create, the 1993
Humanitarian Torch Award for efforts on behalf of people living with
AIDS, the 1994 and 1998 TUSD Superintendent’s Honor Roll Award for her
exceptional work with Special Education Arts Programming and a 1996
Distinguished Service Award from the State Federation for Exceptional
Children for her commitment to arts education for special
populations. Susan was named as the recipient of The City of
Hope’s 1999 Woman of the Year “Spirit of Life” Award, the 2002
Volunteer of the Year Award and most recently, was selected as one of
Tucson Lifestyle’s ten most admired women.
In addition to her work with the Invisible Theatre she has been a
consultant and director for the Waterfront Playhouse and Red Barn
Theatre in Key West, Florida and directed I WON’T DANCE at NY’s famed
Rainbow and Stars Cabaret and St. Paul's prestigious Ordway
Theatre. Susan is a national board member of PEOPLE FOR THE
AMERICAN WAY - A Constitutional Liberties Organization, a state and
regional adjudicator for American Association of Community Theatres,
the short half of the comedy team of MOLS AND SUZ, video writer and
producer, having written and produced 2 award winning projects:
CHILDREN AREN’T WATERPROOF for the Tucson Drowning Prevention Committee
and READY, SET, READ for the Tucson Public Library. Susan is a
leader among Arizona arts educators, serves on the disability awareness
committee for Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) and has established
many innovative projects including the drama program at the state
prison and Project Pastime-an exemplary multi-disciplinary arts program
for mentally challenged students that focuses on ability rather than
disability.
The nationally renowned Clark Schuldmann Duo are the anchor musical
team for all our children events.
The visual component is under the direction of Bill Kersey of Raintown Pictures.
For the Love of
Words and
Sounds is made possible by the generous
support of:
The Miriam Clark Memorial Fund
Chamber Music PLUS SW appreciates
your consideration for support. Tickets and grants cover 80% of our
budget. Your support is much appreciated. Thank You
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