Elias Schutzman

Pronouns: he/him

Elias Schutzman is a Wolf Trap-trained Early Childhood teaching artist with Arts for Learning Maryland. Since 2016, he has been teaching arts-integrated residencies, performing interactive assemblies, and giving family involvement workshops for public school children throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia. As a musician, Elias has been a principal songwriter, drummer, keyboard player, and vocalist for his bands The Flying Eyes, Black Lung, and Revvnant, releasing over 10 original albums and touring internationally since 2010. As an actor, he has worked with local theater companies such as Center Stage, Everyman Theatre, and most recently the Baltimore Rock Opera Society as a performer, musician, and composer. A native son of Charm City, Elias attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and went on to receive a BA in Theatre from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Artist Statement

Music is a universal language that touches us all. It’s food for the soul. Through song, rhythm and storytelling, I hope to release the young imagination to explore here, there and everywhere.

Additional Programs:
The Dragon Show: Share, Care, and Play Fair with Katherine Lyons
Transformation Imagination with Katherine Lyons

In addition to being on our K-12 teaching artist roster, Elias Schutzman is also a Maryland Wolf Trap Early Childhood teaching artist. Learn more about our Early Childhood programs.