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Jon Kretzu

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Jon has enjoyed an over 40-year-long career as a Theatre Director, Artistic Director, Writer, Dramaturg, Fine Arts Critic, and Professor. Jon has directed over 100 productions for Regional Theatres across the U S and Canada. He has also taught acting, dramatic literature, and film studies for many universities and studios all over the west coast and Midwest, as well as writing fine arts criticism for a number of newspapers and publications. Jon is very happy to be returning to Celebration Lifelong Learning for his third time as an instructor.

Teaching 3 courses this term.

  • Six More Great Films – And How They Can Illuminate Your Life

    Open Session #1

    Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

    17 of 40 seats left

    When
    Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Dates
    September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026
    Where
    Town Hall - Room 102

    Faculty

    Photo of John Kretzu Jon Kretzu

    Jon has enjoyed an over 40-year-long career as a Theatre Director, Artistic Director, Writer, Dramaturg, Fine Arts Critic, and Professor. Jon has directed over 100 productions for Regional Theatres across the U S and Canada. He has also taught acting,…

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    Course description

    A follow-up to my Spring Course, this is a continuing exploration of the power of cinema to enrich our lives. The Fall Session will carefully examine 6 more powerful films in detail. This course’s films will examine the American family in various forms and periods. Note: This course runs for two hours.

  • Thrills, Chills, and Popcorn – The Legacy of Haunted Hollywood

    Open Session #2

    Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

    20 of 40 seats left

    When
    Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
    Dates
    October 7, October 14 & October 21, 2026
    Where
    The Celebration Center at Windsor

    Faculty

    Photo of John Kretzu Jon Kretzu

    Jon has enjoyed an over 40-year-long career as a Theatre Director, Artistic Director, Writer, Dramaturg, Fine Arts Critic, and Professor. Jon has directed over 100 productions for Regional Theatres across the U S and Canada. He has also taught acting,…

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    Course description

    This course is a detailed study of the history of thrillers in radio, film, and television. We’ll take a deep dive into the insatiable fascination and love of audiences to be delightfully scared and entertained by a wide variety of media.

  • Trick or Treat – The Origins and Celebration of Halloween

    Open Session #2

    Thursdays, 10:30 am – 11:45 am

    25 of 40 seats left

    When
    Thursdays, 10:30 am – 11:45 am
    Dates
    October 8, October 15 & October 22, 2026
    Where
    Town Hall - Room 102

    Faculty

    Photo of John Kretzu Jon Kretzu

    Jon has enjoyed an over 40-year-long career as a Theatre Director, Artistic Director, Writer, Dramaturg, Fine Arts Critic, and Professor. Jon has directed over 100 productions for Regional Theatres across the U S and Canada. He has also taught acting,…

    See Jon Kretzu’s full profile
    Course description

    Come join us for a fun exploration of one of America's favorite holidays: Halloween! We’ll move from its roots in legend, myth, and ritual to its transformation into an entertaining, obsessive, and incredibly profitable pop culture phenomenon from suburban neighborhoods to theme parks.