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January 2015 In this newsletter: 1. Last chance: Winter Class 2. Sunny & Licorice returns! 3. Just Announced: Spring Break Camps 4. Artist Spotli
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Thursdays, January 15th - March 5th, 2015
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Downtown Baptist Church |
When I grow up, I want to be...a chef? A veterinarian? A musician? For children, the possibilities are endless! In this 8-week creative drama session, your child will learn about and act out jobs found in our community. During each class, we’ll explore different dream jobs through stories, role-playing, and creative movement.
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Your two favorite orangutans are back by popular demand!
Missed them last season? Can't wait to see them again? Catch Sunny and Licorice this winter throughout the DC metro area!
Sunny and Licorice on Tour
Want to bring Sunny and Licorice to your classroom? This 30-minute show for children ages 2 - 6 is available for school tours February 16 - March 5. Limited dates remaining. Please contact Melissa at mcaffrey@artsonthehorizon.org for more information and booking.
Sunny and Licorice in DC
Sunny and Licorice will also enjoy a limited run in Washington, DC presented as part of Theatre for the Very Young @ Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival this year. Save the dates: February 27 - March 7, 2015. Tickets are on sale now via atlasarts.org. |
Show Description
Sunny, the zoo’s sole orangutan, is delighted to get a new roommate, but things don’t go smoothly when Licorice first arrives. Sunny likes to be loud, but Licorice prefers to read the newspaper. And Licorice likes to keep things tidy, but Sunny keeps making a mess! When the zookeeper leaves behind a radio, a curious thing happens -- toes start tapping and arms start swinging. Could music bring this “odd couple” together? Featuring a special tap finale inspired by movie musicals of the 1930s & 40s!
For photos, cast, and other tidbits, visit the Sunny and Licorice Show Page on our website. |
Spend Spring Break with Arts on the Horizon!
Arts on the Horizon will be offering two creative drama camps this year. Both camps run Monday - Friday, March 30 - April 3 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Downtown Baptist Church in Old Town Alexandria. |
For Ages 3 - 5
Blossom's Rainbow: The Camp
Enter the world of Arts on the Horizon’s newest show where children can discover Japanese culture – just in time for cherry blossom season. Children will explore traditional dance, textiles, art, storytelling, and music through movement, creative drama, and hands-on crafts. |
For Ages 5 - 6
Acting I: Improvisation
Children will use their creativity and imagination to make up their very own skits. Each day, we’ll focus on creating new, improvised scenes based on locations, specific characters, or a random prop using classic improv games and movement activities. Improvisation techniques will help build teamwork, creative problem solving, and communication skills all while creating new and playful stories together! |
Camp Registration Information:
Tuition:
$165 per student for the one-week session
Location:
Downtown Baptist Church
3rd Floor Classrooms
212 S. Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
To Enroll:
Download and complete the Spring Break Registration Form, which can be found at www.artsonthehorizon.org/camps |
We're continuing our series to highlight all the creative people who make Arts on the Horizon's shows and education programs possible. Take a minute to get to know some of our performers, creative team, collaborators, and board members every month! |
This month, we chatted with new board member, Elizabeth Miller:
What first attracted you to working in the performing arts and arts management?
From a very young age, my parents fostered a love of the performing arts in our family. They took us to concerts and plays, encouraged us to learn instruments, and shuttled us around to rehearsals and dance lessons.
I also had a formative volunteer experience as a high school student, working with a theater company for young adults with intellectual disabilities. That led me to study theater in college, and eventually to my work on VSA programs at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. |
You've worked a lot with accessibility in the arts over the years, can you tell us why that's important to you?
Every person should have the opportunity to enjoy, participate in, and learn through the arts. This includes people with disabilities, and that has been the focus of my work. But accessibility means everyone—all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. One thing I love about Arts on the Horizon shows is that they are accessible on so many levels: affordable, nonverbal, multisensory, and fun for parents and toddlers alike!
What drew you to Arts on the Horizon and theater for the very young?
As an arts manager and as a parent, I think Arts on the Horizon fills a unique and important space in the local theater community. Their high quality, accessible arts learning experiences for very young audiences are unmatched in Northern Virginia. Plus, my two-year-old daughter loves attending Arts on the Horizon performances, and I do too! |
Follow us on Twitter at @Arts_on_Horizon for ticket updates and behind-the-scenes photos! |
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