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Fall Classes for Youth and Teens

My after-school improv classes for youth and teen students return this fall at the Art Center in Johns Creek. Improv develops and nurtures so many crucial skills, such as collaboration, listening, creative problem-solving, self-confidence, emotional regulation, socialization, and so much more. Improv for Early Grade students Improv for Middle Grade students Improv for High School…

Fun Theatre Camp for 6th – 8th Graders

My final theatre camp of the summer is coming up (Monday, July 6th – Friday, July 10th) with the Art Center at Johns Creek. If your child is a 6th-8th grader, there’s still time to sign them up for Create-a-Play! As the name implies, the students will create their very own play and then perform…

Open Mic Fun

I’m delighted to teach at the wonderful Art Center in Johns Creek. We hosted our first open mic a couple of months ago and it was a great success! We’ve got another one coming up on Friday, April 24th. You can come to just to watch or to share a lil’ performance piece. Last time…

Summer Classes for Adults

I’m offering both improv and storytelling classes for adults in the northern Atlanta suburbs this summer at the Art Center in Johns Creek. Improv for Adults – 4-week mini session starts June 4th, 4-6pm Personal Storytelling Class – 8-week session starts June 4th, 6:30-8:30pm Improv Class – 4-week mini session starts July 2nd, 4-6pm Both…

Youth & Teen Improv Classes

I’m delighted to offer improv classes for all ages at the Art Center in Johns Creek! Improv for Early Grades starts March 11, 2026 Improv for Middle Grades starts March 11, 2026 Improv for Teens starts March 11, 2026 Improv for Adults starts March 12, 2026 I took my first improv class when I was…

The Most Helpful Public-Speaking Tip

If you’re intimidated by the prospect of speaking in front of an audience, you are not alone. You know that, right? I hope so. Knowing that is the first step in understanding one of the most helpful tips for public speaking: The people watching you in the audience are also afraid of speaking in front…

Two Hour Chunks of Joy

First of all, I love the word chunk. When I talk about animals or babies that are chunky, the ‘u’ is replaced by an ‘o’ and then it’s an even better word: chonky. Regardless of your pronunciation, it’s super important to find chunks (or chonks) of joy. That’s why my Christmas tree is still up.…

Get a Taste of Improv

If you want to know if an improv class might be right for you, check out some of my workshops at the art center in Johns Creek. They are perfect for busy adults who want to try just a couple of hours of an improv class on a Saturday afternoon. Improv for Writers on January…

Top 10 Wonderful Ways to Start the New Year

10. Instead of making a to-do list, make a “done did” list. 9.  If you’re still enjoying your holiday decorations, keep them up for a bit longer. 8.  Organize a small area in your home. 7. Make one room in your home a little messier. 6. Sign up for something new that challenges you in…

Learn How to Improvise at the Art Center

If you want to learn how to improvise, I’ve got great news! I have a lot of options for all ages at the Art Center in Johns Creek that start in January. Weekly classes for kiddos, teens, and grownups, as well as a multitude of introductory improv workshop options for adults provide a wonderful way…