Horizon at Home – Alpharetta Arts Center Online Classes

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Horizon Theatre Company and Alpharetta Arts Center are thrilled to partner to bring you new classes taught by Horizon-affiliated theatre artists. Horizon subscribers and donors (who donate at least $50) are eligible for the Alpharetta resident rate when they use the form below.

The Alpharetta Arts Center offers a wide variety of multidisciplinary classes, workshops and lectures for children, teens and adults. To keep classes and creativity going for everyone this fall, in addition to in-person classes, the Alpharetta Arts Center now has virtual class offerings. 

These live sessions will have a similar format to attending a class in person and give students a chance to interact with one another, get feedback on their work, and ask questions while being instructed from home. Class instructions and a zoom link to the class will be emailed to each participant.

Fill out the form and email to boxoffice@horizontheatre.com.

We will be collecting class forms and passing to the Alpharetta Arts Center for our patrons. If you don’t feel comfortable putting your credit card information on the form, please write “CALL ME” on your sign-up sheet.

If you would like to pay by check, you must email us the form and send a physical copy of the form and check to the Alpharetta Arts Center.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send us an email or call our office at 404.523.1477.



SING WITH KEENA!
BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIARY VOCAL TECHNIQUE

Ages: Youth, Ages 8-17 Adult, 18+
Improve your singing technique in the comfort of your home! In this fun small group class on Zoom for amateur singers, you will learn singing and breathing techniques and practice on songs of your choosing. Learn to sing with confidence and have great performances even when you’re nervous. Keena is a 25-year veteran teacher, actor and music director with a masters’ degree in vocal performance. She creates a supportive and upbeat environment for students to thrive. Students will participate via Zoom on their computer or smart device. Bring your own karaoke track for one or more songs in your singing register or choose from one provided.

INTRODUCTORY VOICE CLASS:

Cost:
Resident or Horizon Subscriber/ Donor: $15
Nonresident: $22.50

Tues, Sept 29 (Youth) • 7-8:30pm • Activity #: 24663
Wed, Sept 30 (Adult) • 7-8:30pm • Activity #: 24664

BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Recommended to take Introductory Voice Class.
Cost: $80 resident/$120 Non-Resident
Mondays, Oct 5-26 (Youth) • 7-8pm • Activity #: 24665
Wednesdays, Oct 7-28 (Adult) • 7-8pm • Activity #: 24666


DIGITAL STORYTELLING with Heidi McKerley

Ages: 14+

Digital Storytelling is the art of telling a short personal story using all of the tools that technology has to offer – graphics, audio and video. These multimedia tales are a great way to capture family history or personal adventures. You can creatively share your passion for literally any topic – for pleasure, school or work. We will learn the components of digital storytelling, brainstorm your idea, plan for the project, and go over the basics of the technology needed. All workshop participants will create their own digital storytelling masterpiece which will be screened for all class participants. You will need the internet and Zoom to participate and will use WeVideo to create. Heidi is a veteran teacher of theatre, film and multi-media and a regular director at Horizon Theatre. Come join us and keep your personal stories alive by learning the art of digital storytelling! 

Cost:
Resident or Horizon Subscriber/ Donor: $100
Nonresident: $150

Thursdays: Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 22 • 7:30-8:45pm • Activity #: 24669


567 BROADWAY DANCE FITNESS with Megan Hayes

Ages: 14+

This fun dance fitness experience fuses the magic of Broadway with cardio and strength training to give you a full-body workout. Featuring hit songs such as “One” (A Chorus Line), “Hand Jive” (Grease), “You Can’t Stop the Beat” (Hairspray), and many more. Every week the class will learn a combination to a different song in a positive, welcoming environment! Sweat, laugh and have fun together in your own home on Zoom. Taught by theatre/film actor and certified dance fitness instructor Megan Hayes (Horizon Theatre; The Hunger Games). 

Cost:
Resident or Horizon Subscriber/ Donor: $40
Nonresident: $60

Mondays, Sept 14-Oct 5 • 7-8pm • Activity #: 24667
Thursdays, Sept 17-Oct 8 • 12-1pm • Activity #: 24668


WORLD STORYTELLING FOR PERFORMANCE with Heidi McKerley

Ages: 13+

Performance storytelling is the perfect balance of acting and public speaking. Work on skills needed for both public speaking and acting through telling world folktales in your own words after learning the major events. You will learn how to build a connection to your audience, make character choices with your mind, voice, and body, and cultivate your verbal relish skills. You will need the internet and Zoom to participate. Heidi is a veteran teacher of theatre, film and multi-media and a regular director at Horizon Theatre. 

Cost:
Resident or Horizon Subscriber/ Donor: $100
Nonresident: $150

Thursdays: Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 22 • 6-7:15pm • Activity #: 24670


PLAYWRITING 101 with Suehyla El-Attar

Ages: 13+

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at playwriting or screenwriting? If you love theatre, acting or writing, this is a chance to explore a new skill in a positive, supportive class. Playwright and veteran teaching artist Suehyla El-Attar (Horizon Theatre’s The Perfect Prayer and Third Country) will guide you through the basics of playwriting as you create your own ten-minute play. Learn about plot, structure, character and more through exercises and guided assistance in this 6-session class. Finished works will be read out loud during the final class. 

Cost:
Resident or Horizon Subscriber/ Donor: $100
Nonresident: $150

Wednesdays, Sept 23-Oct 28 • 6-7:30pm • Activity #: 24671