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George Sorensen Obituary
He taught secondary school in Lubbock, Texas and Abilene, Texas; Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas; Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas; and Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas where he retired as Professor Emeritus in 2001. Throughout his career he worked with actors across the country as guest a director of various theatre companies.
Throughout his career, George directed over 100 plays and explored how the art of theatre influenced and impacted society - its norms, its relationships, and its influence on the future. He was recognized by various organizations with numerous honors and awards. He held many offices and positions with state and regional theatre groups - developing actors and teachers that are still impacting the arts and education community today.
George was passionate about teaching and developing future actors, teachers, and dreamers willing to take chances and make bold choices. Some of his greatest performances, however, were in his home and included his beloved granddaughter, Elisabeth.
He was a member of Broadway Church of Christ, South Plains Church of Christ, and Monterey Church of Christ all in Lubbock, Texas.
He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Ruth Nell Sorensen in 2016. He is survived by his son, Jon and his caring wife Sarah; and his dear granddaughter, Elisabeth, all of Lubbock.
A celebration of life memorial service and master class will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd, Lubbock, TX 79424. He will be remembered as a Christian, Husband, Father, Papa, and Educator. A tribute of George's life may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Lubbock, 3702 21st Street, Lubbock, Texas 79410 or Texas Tech University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2812 18th, Lubbock, Texas 79410, in honor of George Sorensen.
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Sandra Bunnell
August 13, 2024
Dr. Sorensen was my academic advisor and still is one of my life "influencers." Your dad came to our very meager grad school apartment for a meal. The honor of that evening´s talk of Christ, theatre, philosophy and biscuits, remains a precious memory.
Sandra Bunnell
August 25, 2023
To Jon and his family, I hope these thoughts will help warm your hearts when you miss him.
Dr. Sorensen was my professor and graduate advisor. He understood my approach to theatre and as the nexus of the fine presentational art and the practical Christian walk. I think of his wisdom and help as we battled to get my point of view accepted as viable academic approach. He was instrumental in getting the Dean of TCU´s Graduate School to serve on my committee and participate in my orals.
Dr. Sorensen shared a meal in our student apartment, sitting on a church pew, sawn in half,
with the grace of an attendee at a state dinner. We spoke of Christ, faith, theatre, and critical thinking. We ate and laughed. It was a singular evening with a professor so genuinely interested in a student´s life.
My husband and I admired him, remember him still and have remained grateful for having had the blessing of knowing him. He made us better personally and professionally.
Mary Bowles
September 13, 2018
Dr. Sorensen was my theatre teacher at Texas Tech University. He was amazing and pushed us all to be better than we thought we could be. The world has lost a wonderful artist.
Dana McCaleb Barnes
August 20, 2018
I have many great memories of Mr. Sorensen during the time I was attending Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas (1963-1966). He was the teacher that impacted my life the most by encouraging me to have the courage to get on stage and try acting. The one thing that I appreciate the most about Mr. Sorensen was that he never allowed any of his high school students ever to say a cuss word on stage! I still today cringe when I go to a high school production and hear the actors cuss. Thank you, Mr. Sorensen for demonstrating to us how a Christian teacher and leader should lead and influence their students! He was and will always be remembered as a remarkable, influential person and teacher! Rest In Peace, sweet teacher and man of God!
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