At the 2006 TED conference, Sir Ken Robinson had some thought-provoking comments on why teaching dance in schools should be as important as literacy.
It was an exciting speech to stumble upon because Savage Tree was founded in 2004 out of the belief that every child is born creative, but that people often try to bury, [...]
Entries from January 2009
January 22, 2009
Dream. Believe. Create.
January 21, 2009
A sad loss for the Atlanta theater community
Award-winning local actress and educator Carol Mitchell-Leon passed away earlier this week after a year-long convalescence.
The Atlanta theater community, her many students, fans, family members and friends mourn the loss of such a great talent, powerful mentor and tireless arts advocate. Savage Tree was blessed to have her support, and we send her loved ones [...]
January 4, 2009
Goodbye Mr. Kite
Bernie “BJ” Simon, who played Mr. Kite in Savage Tree’s Sgt. Pepper’s Dailies Project film, “For the Benefit of Mr. Kite” passed away with the old year. He had been in remission from cancer for several decades, but it came back. He was 88 years old and had been married to his wife Joyce for [...]
