Curtis Somers:  

CLASS OF 1973
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Beltsville, MD

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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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Olga in Himalayas
Olga and I in her parents house in Bishkek
In Kyrgyzstan 2001
Olga's PR shot for Russian television
Brendan's first Christmas
Brendan at 16 months
Our kitties
Brendan at 1 year
Our son Brendan
Olga and friend Elena at Kennedy Center
Olga and I in North Himalayas
Brendan at 5 months
Brendan at Halloween 2007
Olga and I at Disney World January 2002
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