I'd been looking to take some acting classes, just for fun! One day this place popped up! Such a…read moregreat experience! Rachel is awesome!

I was a student in the Acting Foundations with Rachel and I can't say enough great things! I went…read morein with no expectations other than a curiosity for acting and was immediately met with Rachel's warmth, which made me feel so welcome and comfortable even though I was pretty nervous about getting up on stage. In the 8-week session, we covered a variety of acting techniques, played improv games, and had an opportunity to dissect scripts. I left each class inspired and energized! AZAA is a great community whose focus is to give you actionable techniques so you can begin auditioning within a few months of training! They have a variety of courses, workshops, and a Facebook group where they post auditions, all of which expose students to the full business of acting. AZAA is a truly comprehensive studio. If you are just curious about acting like me, or eager to begin pursuing a career, AZAA is the place for you!

I can't even begin to express how grateful I am to have found Dearing Acting Studio! I've been…read moregoing to Dearing for the past two years, & I'm still blown away by how much I learn & grow every single day. Yes, you read that right - even after two years, I'm still discovering new techniques, insights, & skills with each class! From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by the kindness & supportiveness of everyone - teachers, students, & staff - is ridiculously kind & supportive. It's like walking into a big ol' hug! Matt & Brian, are total rockstars. They're genuine, talented, & have helped me grow not just as an actor but as a person too (which is just as important). The classes are engaging, challenging, & fun! I've learned so much & seen major improvement in my craft. But what really sets Dearing apart is the community vibe. Everyone is super nice, supportive, & genuinely invested in each other's success. It's like we're all in this together! If you're thinking about acting classes, check out Dearing Acting Studio. Trust me, you won't regret it!

Dearing has been a great place for my daughter. She has done theatre for the last couple of years…read moreand wanted to get some professional help. Dearing has been just that. She has already progressed so much in such a short time. She has also done privates and they are worth the money. She recently did the summer camp where they proceeded a ln actual movie in a week. I wasn't sure what to expect but we saw the rough edit and it was amazing. We look forward to seen the final product at Harkins in November. 10/10 we would highly recommend Dearing.

I'm a groupon junkie... I admit it. A groupon for Paint-A-holics showed up in my recommendations…read morefor a group of 4 to paint. It looked like fun, and I have never done it before. So I thought I would get a few of my girlfriends to go with me and have a fun night of wine and painting! This whole process was very smooth. From the user friendly website to chose what and where you want to paint, and reserving your date. I even got a reminder email with detailed instructions for my painting night. The image I chose for girls night was Moonlight at the San Pasqual Wine tasting room in La Mesa. The San Pasqual tasting room was located in a very cute and walkable area in La Mesa. There was plenty of street parking, and I didn't have any problems finding the location or parking. It is a 3 hour event, so depending on the location, availability of food varies. The winery offered cheese platters and a variety of wines. Since they didn't have food, we were allowed to bring in food from neighboring restaurants. I chose a glass of their sangria for my drink of choice. I absolutely loved it. It was the perfect blend of wine and citrus. The whole experience was awesome and I had so much fun! I love my painting and I already have it on my wall! I'm planning another one with the girls already! Jason is a really good teacher! He's patient, funny, and talented in addition to being able to survive a room of primarily women drinking and painting! I completely recommend Paint-A-holics for a girls night or a date night!

Had the best time ever with jason at Matucci winery! He is so funny and encouraging! He is very…read moreknowledgeable and kind and also very entertaining! We all came away from the experience having fully enjoyed ourselves and satisfied with our paintings! Thank You! P.s-the wine was amazing as well!!!

The Stray Cat always provides an entertaining evening. But the latest production, FETAL, is…read moreextraordinary. Not only is it a look at women's lives under stress, but the humor and anguish is expertly portrayed. Each character has a story to tell, and did so as only the women experiencing the anticipation of a Supreme Court decision could. Kudos to the actors and entire staff of Stray Cat -- as in everything, it takes a village. And Stray Cat has a village and more!

Inexpensive great theater. Easy parking with a great variety of shows. Always good. Central…read morelocation.

My daughter Zofia has been attending the acting school for nearly three years. She has improved so…read moremuch, and Cara is an absolute gem. She takes kids who are new and makes them a diamond. Not only is she great in the teaching of acting, but she is also so easy to deal with in class scheduling and overall kindness toward parents and kids. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

As a talent agent at Dani's Agency I can say first hand I see our talent getting results/bookings…read moreafter training with Cara. If you are an actor at any level in your career and need a qualified acting coach then Cara Alvey should be on your list to train with. She knows the AZ market and is seen out often networking. If you live in AZ and can make it in person that is best but if not thankfully you can do online. Directors looking for an on set acting coach should hire Cara since she will work wonderful with all ages. Finding a good acting coach is key to success and Cara is sure to get you on the right track to success. I've personally signed some of her students and some are booking jobs within the first 6 months of signing making over $1500+ a day on set. I will not sign anyone who has not been in on-camera acting classes so that is the first step and you are not done you will continue to train over the years. These are fun by the way and this is a great industry so enjoy the journey, keep smiling, work hard and make some friends along the way!

They say "Those that can't do, teach," but nothing could be further from the truth about Kelli…read moreJames. Kelli didn't simply decide one day she knew something about performing and hang a shingle. She has the bona fides of a career at the top of the entertainment industry, most notably as the first American Eponine in the original Broadway production of Les Miserables. She also starred in the first national tours of Evita and Aspects of Love; in addition, she has sung on some of the world's greatest concert stages, from Toronto to Munich to London's Royal Albert Hall. Any singer looking to learn from the best need look no further than Kelli James. She has the track record to prove it.

I had the pleasure of working with, conducting for, and accompanying Kelli for four years as her…read moremusic director on one of her many National Broadway tours. I saw first hand her level of professionalism and her working knowledge of surviving in show business, more importantly, how to survive 8 shows a week of high modern-aged belting. In the years since, I have encountered (auditions or on stage) several of Kelli's students and been thorough amazed. They display great poise, investment in their craft, and in some, a greater depth of feeling than their young years should provide. Several are working professionally. One just closed in a starring role on Broadway. Everyone has a voice. If that were enough, the stars would fill the airwaves. Unfortunately, getting from studio to the stage door entrance takes hard work and frankly, a great deal of insider knowledge. Whether you're an adult looking for a refresher or a student (or parent of one) who may have a dream or ambition, you will benefit from studying with Kelli. In fact, you'll have The Advantage.

https://youtu.be/wWwH7NWOAl4…read more 1.5 hour show. Great for adults and kids. Located McDonald and Scottsdale in a small theater. The Davis family makes you feel welcome with cookies and bottled water. The show was above my expectations. My kids 6-13 loved the show. Pass the word. It is the best hidden gem in Scottsdale!

Please sit before reading this review. It contains accounts of witchcraft and occult behavior, and…read moreI will not be held accountable for any injury obtained while reading this review. Had I not witnessed the Davis Circus of Illusion with my own eyes, I would not be able to tell you about it. The Davis Circus of Illusion is a group of three people, headed by 'magician' Craig Davis. I put 'magician' in quotes because of course I am a grown, educated man, and do not believe in magic. I do, of course, believe in witchcraft, which is more how I would describe the events of the evening, as Davis and his associates perform unnatural feats. He is accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Davis, and a bellydancer who goes by the name Myryka. Davis Circus of Illusion is in a great location - right up in the general Scottsdale vicinity. So go eat dinner someplace close, and then come here. If you are a member of a family, bring your entire family. If you are courting a young lady, you may also bring her here. If you are alone, you will be allowed admittance, but probably looked upon with curiosity. Dress is casual, but classy. Imagine what you should be wearing while witnessing OCCULT BEHAVIOR. The event takes place at a joint called Cattle Track, which has a building that serves as kind of a gallery/stage. I do not know if there are any cattle there so please stop asking. Before the show, Davis was talking with some of the early arrivals, his presence tempting them to inquire about the dark arts. I did not listen in on their conversation but I can only imagine he was describing to them the cursed acts he had to commit to obtain his power. As show time drew near, he demonstrated his abilities by reading a man's mind. Upon seeing this I quickly focused my thoughts, locking away the secrets within my mind that Davis might have otherwise been able to gain access to. I suggest you take this precaution ahead of time. The show began with Mrs. Davis singing a few songs. She's got a pretty good set of pipes on her, but I was there for the occult! Davis retook the stage, and almost immediately summoned his bellydancer from some astral plane, and then a bird, which proceeded to stare me down for half the show with his beady black eyes. The obvious conclusion is that the bird was a mind reader as well. After having summoned his minions, Davis now conjured up dark magics for a freakin' hour and a half. Breaking things, making them whole again, reading more people's minds, putting a lady in a box and then trying to crush her with drawers - all kinds of madness. He had his assistant get in a box, and then he collapsed the box and the woman was STILL ALIVE INSIDE even though there was only room for like, her arms and head. Everything else was just smashed. Then, what does he do? Freakin' heals her somehow and makes a new body for her and she's still alive. My wife was all, "It's just larger than it looks - she probably has extra room in there" but I know what I saw. Hah! "Mirrors." People always use mirrors to explain witchcraft, when the truth is far more deadly. Not only is Davis a practitioner of witchcraft, but he also juggles, which I find to be an odd combination. He is apparently one of only a few people in the world who can juggle 7 things at once. Like, actually have all 7 of the things in the air at the same time. I saw him do it, and if you told me that no other human being on earth could juggle 7 things at once, I'd believe you. It was pretty nuts. Anyway, the show was like, 2 hours, and thank god he didn't try to use any of his witchcraft on me, and that bird stayed away from me or I would have gone nuts. Should you go see the Davis Circus of Illusion? Only if you are stout of mind and heart, and are not fearful of mind-bending illusions and inexplicable acts of otherworldly magic. If you're ok with that, then yeah you should probably go.

I cannot say enough about Terry Temple. My daughter has tried voice lessons from other…read moreestablishments and did "ok." Terry takes it to another level. From lesson #1 my daughter's confidence grew tremendously and because of the coaching and instruction Terry gave her, she landed a part in a musical she wanted to be in very badly. He encourages without being condescending and the first thing my daughter asked me when her show was over was "when can I start seeing Terry again?"

Temple Music Studios is owned by Terry Temple. His studio teaches voice, guitar, piano, sight…read morereading, vocal mechanics and audition preparation. I have Terry as a singing teacher and he is FANTASTIC. Intelligent, fun, encouraging, and really good at pinpointing strengths/weaknesses and teaching how to work through them. He won't let you slack off either. :-) Great studio, great teacher.