
Gary Dop is available for poetry readings, workshops, lectures, emceeing, comedy writing, scriptwriting, acting, creative consulting, and competitive parcheesi tournaments.
Since his book arrived in the world in the spring of 2015, Gary has been bouncing around the country with his whimisical and weird work. He's stopped for readings and other events in Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, and Washington D.C., among others.
Photo by Parker Michels-Boyce
"Gary captivates young minds and challenges them to push past barriers in their work. Gary utilizes wit, enthusiasm, and a direct approach to instruction that students respect and appreciate. Beyond his excellent teaching methods, Gary develops amazing rapport with each of his students, ensuring trust in the process."
-- Britney Biskup, Alma, Nebraska
Alma Public Schools Guidance Counselor
Sure you can find many people who are smarter or more talented, but those people are all too busy and WAY too expensive, and if that's the case, consider Gary Dop.
-- Dr. Sandra Dop (Gary's mother)
"Rarely are you able to find an artist who is not only exceptional at his craft, but also able to communicate it in a real, tangible way with learners: Gary Dop is that artist. Gary's humor and genuine interest in each student allowed him to seamlessly create a positive rapport with our variety of students. He was able to push them to think creatively, offer specific, spot-on feedback to improve their writing, and coach the students on how to perform their piece for an audience, all while keeping them laughing, interested and engaged. "
-- Holly Clark, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Differentiation Instruction Director
"Gary Dop has been the Creative Writing instructor for the Summer Honors Program for gifted high school students in South Central Nebraska for the past six summers. His knowledge, personality, wit, and humor have made him a most valuable asset to the Summer Honors Program and has greatly affected the future of his students. I highly recommend him to you."
-- Tim Burke, Gifted Education Director
