The studio is like a second home, everyone is so caring and they welcome you with open arm's. they…read moreare so supportive of who you are and want to be, Its an amazing place to learn.

Wish I could give them 10 stars, they are absolutely phenomenal. The end of season performance…read moreschedules are remarkably flexible. The culture is one of kindness, inclusivity, creativity and fun all while learning a craft. I have been nothing but impressed with The Acting Studio and highly recommend for any family with members interested in acting!

VFA is certainly a growing diamond in the ruff. I moved to Tampa a few years ago and searched for…read morenot only an acting coach but someone who would challenge me and grow along side me while mentoring and coaching my career. Not only is Vivian an amazing coach, she is a legit working actress with major credits under her belt. Check out her IMDB! The market in Florida is tight and solid and she is well known amongst the best of the best. I'm truly honored I found her studio. Vivian and her actors are an Amazing support in this industry.

Great Acting Coach in the Tampa Bay Area. Every week you come to class you get to work. She puts…read moreyou in front of industry professionals such as Casting Directors, Agents, Producers and Directors. She is a working actress so she has current information on the industry that is relevant. The first hour of class is spent discussing business and the industry which is extremely helpful, then we work for 2 hours. She also does self taping from her studio and that is top notch as well as her coaching notes. In the 6 months I've been in class with her I've grown so much. Thank you Coach Viv.

I sat in the class and watched while my friend, his wife, and their 5 year old daughter…read moreparticipated in this drama class. Most of the kids there were aged from about 3 yrs to 8 years old. It's a small class of about 13 kids. The instructor is very high energy, like she was not only in plays in school, but also a cheerleader. The teacher would set up a story and then show the kids how to use their body language and voices in that stories setting. She kept it very fun, lighthearted, and entertaining for everyone. For example she would say something like; how do you react if you walked in the kitchen and saw the pet dog had made a mess with the trash which is now all over the floor. And they would reply back some like like, "Oh no!" And the teach would have them verbally say it very loud, and use their hands, arms, and body movement to also express that type of emotion from the kids. I think the classes are about 3 times per week, and about 1 hour each session, and they are held normally about 4pm or 5pm. The teacher also has another adult assistant there to help the kids learn the art of acting. The teacher also has the parents get involved and assist their kids was needed. So the whole family has a fun, silly time learning drama. Part of the class the parents are not needed, so most of them go next door to the bar and eat some snacks or get a drink while they're waiting on the class to end. This seems like a very nice class for young kids to take.

We love Drama Kids! My daughter has wonderful confidence and she has improved greatly with her…read morespeaking skills. My daughters speech therapist said she can tell she's doing something because of the improvement seen! Thank you!

Suncoast Theater is in the heart of downtown NPR. Great for dinner,drinks, a show. All in walking…read moredistance. Theater is nice, larger than it looks, has decent varied shows, reasonable prices for tickets amd concessions. Seats are comfortable too. People are friendly as well. I will definitely keep a look out for shows I like to come back.

Extremely Disappointed - Something Rotten! Not Appropriate for families with young Children!!!!!!!…read more I attended the Friday evening performance of Something Rotten! at Richey Suncoast Theatre with my 8-year-old grandson, 12-year-old granddaughter, my son, and daughter-in-law. Based on the theater's promotion describing this as "Great for All Ages" and a "fantastic show for families," we expected a lively but appropriate musical comedy. What we experienced was something entirely different. The production was filled with crude language, repeated sexual innuendo, and humor that was overtly suggestive. It was far more raunchy than advertised and completely inappropriate for young children. We were so uncomfortable that we left at intermission. I understand that Broadway productions may contain adult humor. However, advertising this show as family-friendly and suitable for all ages was, in my opinion, misleading. Parents rely on those descriptions when deciding what is appropriate for their children. If the content is intended for mature audiences, that should be clearly stated. Families deserve transparency before purchasing tickets. I encourage other parents and grandparents to research carefully before attending this production with children. Very, very disappointed.

Shining Stars has been a fun extracurricular for my daughter. I love that they offer preschool…read moreclasses so it doesn't take away from our family time together on the evenings or weekends. Customer service via email is always friendly and efficient as well.

My son has been participating in Shining Stars Center Stage for 3 shows now and loves it. My…read moreyoungest saw how much fun his brother was having and also started with the Center Stage program this fall. Ms. Anna and the whole team are great with the kids and put on amazing shows that just keep getting better.

I have studied acting in New York, L.A, Chicago , and Michigan. I can say that the staff and…read moreclasses here are on par if not better than any I have taken in the big three market. There is a pervasive concern for the student and assistance for our career that extends far beyond the classroom. Andi and the instructors offer an honest foundation for anyone who is willing to do the work necessary to become a grounded working actor.

Stage West is a fun little community theater that really tries to do its best. The local Spring…read moreHill talent is always impressive.This modest little theater does a nice job with some recognizable works, such as Chorus Line. The online ticket system makes purchasing tickets easy, but the box office still uses an outdated ticket system. Printed out computer tickets flusters the volunteers, so just stick to "Will Call" since you need the theater ticket anyway. Incidentally, aside from the cast, I was the youngest person in the theater. This is not a relfection of the theater, just simply an observation.

The theater is small, so there really is not a bad seat in the house. It does however lack a few…read morethings that you come to expect if you frequent theaters. IE: Serving wine or other cocktail options. There were none! And for the performance we saw (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), it would have been nice, & probably would have helped to accept the horrible singing. Which leads me to my next objection. Why would you hire a cast that can't carry a tune in a bucket, to do a predominantly musical show??? The actors that played Frankenfurter, Magenta & Dr. Scott were the only ones from the whole cast that could even come close. As for Brad, Janet, Columbia & Riff Raff.... are you even kidding me???!!! OUCH!!! I know we have better talent in our area than that! The Show Palace has NEVER had a problem like this. But if I'm wrong, and this is the only talent pool you have to pull from.... I'll pass on any future shows. There aren't enough band-aids for my bleeding ear drums. :(

We accompanied a friend of ours here for an open house as they are registering to go to school…read morehere. This was quite different from any school I've dealt with before but because of what they teach it's actually an excellent venue. They have multiple parts to their building, including a small theater where they put on performances. We were here for a couple of hours while the one cofounder talked us through everything the school does. We got a full tour and quite the education on how things will work. We also got to introduce to several of the existing students who came to help answer questions from the potential students and their guests. I can definitely see where pretty much anyone could benefit from going to school here.

I recently attended Truthful Acting's Meisner Master classes and loved it. I'm 50 and new to the…read morearea so wanted to meet people and build a network of like minded creative friends. I didn't expect it to change my entire thinking on humans, emotions and life in general- and all for the better! I had been acting for years, but always felt a little wobbly in my process and authenticity- Marco and Robb helped me transform my ways and I feel like I can deliver more substantive performances now. Plus, I have started booking roles other than just commercials! The curriculum is well-structured, thoughtful and challenging. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, offering clear explanations and helpful strategies to approaching roles using the Meisner technique. One of the most valuable aspects of the course of course is meeting the other students and finding a safe inclusive environment. Encouragement to be ourselves, commitment to being present helps even the shyest among us shine. Positive immediate feedback helps us progress while homework and serious study leads to success. This is not a passive education- this is a hands on, what you put in is what you get out type conservatory, In addition to Meisner acting, the school provides useful resources and information like job boards, how to audition, write a resume, headshots, find an agent and more. Marco and Robb and Sam are the most gracious and open people so no question is denied. I am looking forward to continuing my studies with Truthful as the courses are always progressing with changes in the industry. Do yourself a favor and attend an open house at least and feel the welcome. I bet you will meet alumni and current student who show up just to hang out- because Truthful is their home away from home- where we feel our true selves.