Background
Atkin, Flora Blumenthal was born on May 15, 1919 in Baltimore.
Atkin, Flora Blumenthal was born on May 15, 1919 in Baltimore.
Music therapist Walter Reed Hospital. Music instructor Maret and Peter Pan Schools. Director, choreographer, musical consultant Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo Park, Maryland, 1953—1969.
Director recreational arts department Jewish Community Center, Washington, 1941—1945. Founder, director Camp Jewish Community Center, 1942—1944. Dance instructor Howard University, 1942—1943.
Secretary Washington District of Columbia Music Teachers Association, 1941—1943. State junior counselor District of Columbia Federation Music, 1941—1943. Private music studio, 1950—1960.
Founder, director, playwright In-School Players of Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo Park, 1969—1982. Guest adjudicator Children's Theatre Festival, 1991. Presenter Sarah Spencer Award 50th Anniversary, 1999.
Lecturer San Francisco State University, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Colombo University, Sri Lanka, University Maryland, University Connecticut. Advisory board New Plays, Inc. Guest lecturer Adams County Arts Council, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 2005, Gettysburg College, 2005.
(Dramatization of authentic folktales. Originally created ...)
Member awards committee Maryland Arts Council, Montgomery County Arts Council. Member of ASSITEJ, American Jewish Theatre Association, South Eastern State Theatre Conference, American Alliance for Theatre and Education.