Bringing Art to Life
through Interactive, Educational Living History Performances
Colleen was interviewed by Sheilah Kast of WYPR as part of their segment on Earth Day for her work in educating others about Rachel Carson and her contributions to Environmental Education. Click to listen on WYPR's website.
This is the first presentation Ms. Webster created, and it remains one of the most popular.
Colleen Webster brings this hermetic but brilliant poet to life in her one woman show.
A projected show of paintings and photographs helps audiences see the world of this powerful woman.
Follow the trial and triumphs of this “little Hoper” as she famously referred to herself.
This performance highlights Carson’s research, personal life and legacy, still enjoyed along the Chesapeake Bay.
Colleen Webster lives at the juncture of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay where she runs, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and walks with her dog. When she comes inside she works as a Professor of English at Harford Community College, waiting for her next outdoor foray. In addition to her academic background in literature, she has earned a Master Naturalist Certificate from Harford County Parks and a certificate in Environmental Studies from Johns Hopkins University.
Colleen’s eclectic pool of knowledge is rivaled only by her passion and enthusiasm for what she does. Her impact was such that after only one presentation at CCBC, our students have expressly requested her services time and time again.
I love the poetry of Emily Dickinson and wanted to know more about Dorothy Parker. I thought that Dr. Webster offered everything I hoped to see and learn, and more. I really hope that she offers similar presentations in the future!
Colleen’s lecture on the expectations and representations of contemporary American women was fresh, relevant, multifaceted, and most importantly, it kept my students fully engaged for the duration of the program. I can genuinely say that this presentation was not only on a topic of paramount importance for our young women, but that it struck a chord with all of my students in a profound way.
I was excited by the unusual format. I enrolled both semesters and I’m glad I did!
Colleen’s Frida Kahlo performance was riveting. The perfect mix of visual representations and honest depictions of the woman/artist deliver the complete Frida Kahlo experience.
You totally ROCKED the house! SOOO many people emailed me yesterday to tell me how much they loved your presentation.
Colleen has an excellent reputation in the broader academic community and she didn’t disappoint. She is incredibly knowledgeable about her subjects and portrays them with grace, grit, and ease. She is smart, approachable and funny.
One of the best lectures I ever had!
Loved all 4 events: O’Keeffe, Kahlo, Dickinson and Parker. Would highly recommend to others.
Colleen Webster’s performance as Emily Dickinson, author and gardener was most engaging and appropriate for our audience!
Professor Webster’s devotion to and understanding of Literature deepened [the] class discussion.
I’ve used Colleen in several capacities: as entertainment for a personal fund-raiser, as a presenter for a continuing education class, and as a tour leader for a literary tour. Her knowledge and passion is unmatched.
Colleen’s portrayal of these wonderful women is inspiring. If you want to meet some of history’s great women, you only need to meet Colleen.
Colleen’s performances are loaded with fresh perspectives and well-crafted insights. I especially like the way she easily maneuvers across identity-boundaries of race, gender, class, and power. Fresh and classy is the best way that I can describe her genius, her person and her work.
Colleen loves meeting new people who share her passion for the written word, visual arts, and ecology, and she would love to perform for your group's next meeting or event.
All photos and videos on this website courtesy of Jack Douglas and Karen Kohles.
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