PROFILE: LISA L. WEITZMAN

User Name

Lisa L. Weitzman

Name

Lisa L. Weitzman

Member Since

September 2, 2010

Hometown

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Ages I Work With


Bio

I teach acting at the Capital Area School for the Arts in Harrisburg, PA. I also act in regional and community theaters in the area.

I grew up in Erie, PA and graduated from Academy HS in 1973.


Educational Background

I went to Penn State for art education and taught elementary art for many years. In the late 80's I went to Villanova University and received an MA in theater.

Number of years teaching

25

Last show you worked on


Favorite Playwright

Tom Stephens

Favorite theatrical moment

A student developed piece involving the Vietnam War Memorial

Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?


Interests

I am interested in working with talented folks on unusual theatrical pieces. Recently I have been taking workshops in the Michael Chekhov technique and clowning.

Something you should know about me!

I love improv.

Accomplishments

Getting and holding the attention of 80 teenagers.

Upcoming Projects

I Hate Hamlet; Paddy's Pot by Tom Stephens

School/Organization Name

Capital Area School for the Arts

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