Curtis Somers:
CLASS OF 1973
High Point High SchoolClass of 1973
Beltsville, MD
Curtis's Story
Current work: Professor Towson University Speech/Theatre teacher
Suitland High School Magnet for the Performing Arts
Previously taught: James madison HS Vienna, Va and Georgetown University
Nationally Board Certified NBPTS
Bachelor's - Theatre
Masters- Curriculum and Instruction
Doctorate- Educational Administration
Currently freelance director for several theatre groups. Slotted to direct "Man of LaMancha" for Greenbelt Arts Center auditions Jan. 2010
Author- A Sonnet Full of Scenes Collection of Plays and Scenes
ISBN 0-9663682-0-7
Wahrend Die Welt Schlief Bravo Television First aired May 1994
Silent Guilt June 1995
Winner of NVTA Theatre Competition
Finalist in 2000 Project greenlight hosted by ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Sun and the Moon: A Native American Beginning MadPsycho Press
two books nearing publication "Recovery" and "Best Practices" a number of theatrical scens and plays also available for publication along with ten screenplays.
Teaching and Professional Recognition
2008 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification
2006 Member of Alpha Kappa Beta Academic Society
2000 National finalist for B.Affleck and M.Damon¿s Project Greenlight Screenwriting Competition
1992-1999 President of Northern Virginia Forensics League
1992-1999 Member of Executive Board Mid-Atlantic Forensics Association
1996 State Forensics Coach of the Year
1996 NFAA Teacher Recognition for Presidential Scholar Program
1995 State Speech Teacher of the Year Recognition
1992 NFAA National Teacher Award Finalist
1992 NFAA Teacher recognition for Presidential Scholar Program
Professional Actor Worked for a number of venues. National/regional work ¿Tribute¿ ¿Man of LaMancha¿ ¿Jesus Christ, Superstar¿
¿Man of LaMancha¿ ¿Pippin¿ ¿Guys and Dolls¿ ¿Oliver!¿
Equity Dinner Theatre: Olive Street Theatre, Harlequin Dinner Theatre, Burn...Expand for more
Brae Dinner Theatre, Washington, Inc.
Numerous Freelance Set and Scenic Design Projects Notable: Glen Echo
National Park, PGCC
Theatre Instructor Summer Programs: MNPPC, Fairfax County, Wakefield
Recreational Program, Prince George¿s Summer Teen theatre
Director for the National Theatre of the Kyrgyz Republic Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 2001 Summer:
Acting and Directing
1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998 District One Act Champions Fairfax County Virginia
1993, 1994, 1997 Northern Regional One Act 1st/2nd placements
1993,1994, 1997 Virginia State One Act Championship Placements
1994 National Champions Bravo Television High School Theatre Competition
1993 National Runner-up Bravo Television High School Theatre Competition
1993 Journal NVTA One Act Play Festival Best Director
1988 NVTA Best Director
1988 Ruby Griffith Award Outstanding Direction/Production given by British Embassy
1985 NVTA Best Supporting Actor in a Musical
1980 AGAA Best Actor
Forensics and Debate
1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000 District Forensics Champions Fairfax County, Virginia
1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000 Northern Regional Forensics Champions
1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999 Virginia State Forensics Champions
1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000, 2004 Washington Arlington Catholic Forensics League Champions
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995,1996,1997,1998 Top Five Nationally at NCFL
1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998 District Debate Champions Fairfax County, Virginia
Special Recognition
I have also coached 5 individual Nationally Champions at NCFL
I have coached 10 Participants at Virginia Governor¿s School Theatre Program
I have coached 9 Top 4 Winners at Washington English Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition
Currently living back in Beltsville Maryland rebuilding and renovating parents old house
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