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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.
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CostsBerger Performing Arts Center
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.
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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.
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For the Love of Words and Sounds is made possible by the generous support of:

The Miriam Clark Memorial Fund

City of Tucson 


The Arizona Commision on the Arts



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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