Great classes, teacher, performances! I had a good time taking improv classes here and performing…read morein class shows!

This place is great and offers a variety of resources for adults, teens, tweens, and kids. Between…read morethe corporate workshops, improv classes, and musical theater the school is sure to meet your needs whatever they may be. Angelique is great.

Do NOT put your kids into this school…read more We know many parents who removed their daughters and sons from this school primarily because of their harsh words, and it's not just "discipline." They leave the students with low self-esteem, defeated, berated and depressed. This school completely destroyed my daughters love for ballet. For years, her "teacher" Ms. Alyssa constantly body-shamed her, starting at the young age of 10, yelling at a mere child constantly leaving her in tears. Instead of supporting her, she psychologically abused a young impressionable child. By her last year, she was being told to "get the f*** out" of the studio, that's how prefers to treat her students. This is not a "he said, she said" matter. This required parental intervention in which the whole class witnessed. Despite same, Ms. Alyssa and the co-owner of the studio published a false and misleading narrative of our daughter that is now the subject of a lawsuit for libel and defamation as it was all caught on video. After being confronted on several occasions and suggesting that our daughter acted improperly, their statements contradicted reality. They couldn't produce any evidence - not any one student sided with Ms. Alyssa - and despite having an "on-site" video surveillance could not produce any such evidence. However, to the contrary, several students recorded the behind the door episode on their cell phone. That should provide a good example of how they manage their studio. As it pertains to our daughter, they tried to paint a narrative that the final confrontation never occurred stating that it "never happened" despite the recorded evidence, eyewitnesses and statements of the other students. Adding to this remains that fact that our daughter had the lead role - one that she diligently worked towards for years. One she literally worked so hard for, and when the programs for the show were printed, her name wasn't even listed. When she calmly asked the director why her name wasn't listed, she thought it was appropriate to scream in my face at the top of her lungs. For what its worth, our daughter is one of only a select group that had made it to the world renowned Master Ballet in Phoenix - however that too upset Ms. Alyssa. The director also refused to pay her for the hours she worked as a dance instructor (which is wage theft and a claim has been filed with the vicinage in Verona). When I (her father) inquired about the wages, Ms. Alyssa said in no uncertain terms to: "Sue me" and refused to pay the wages to our daughter. So hence, the complaint was filed. Unfortunately, the environment is extremely toxic, cruel, and beyond unprofessional. No child deserves to be humiliated like that. If you care about your kid's mental health and self-esteem, do not send them there.

Absolutely the worst school possible. I wouldn't even give them a star but the system requires at…read moreleast 1. The owners are liars. Ms. Alyssa, the school's owner and choreographer is dishonest, hosts "favorites" and focuses upon billing in exchange for parts and attention. Ms. Alyssa and her assistance Olga regularly body shamed our daughter and berated her in front of her other classmates. Ms. Alyssa regularly and intentionally lied about certain parts and was devious to the point of lying to our daughter's face and further did not include her in the program the day of print - but she still expected full payment regardless for the classes and costumes. Ms. Alyssa also with-held all of the money she owed to our daughter for teaching. Despite this, our daughter was admitted to one of the top dance academies despite VBS. NOTE: VBS's reputation is literally the worst in the state of NJ and throughout the country. If you are going to invest into your child, bring them to a better school. PS - the school has also been sued by the parents of a former student for psychological abuse.

At the top of the month, I went to see Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour at the Wellmont Theater. This…read morewas the second comedy show that I've attended here. I mostly go to the Wellmont for concerts, but it's a good venue for stand-up also. My husband and I were seated in upper balcony. The audio is usually always good there, so no matter where you sit you catch everything. Photography and videotaping were prohibited for this specific show. There were signs posted on every door to the theater, so it was clear. Ban on these aren't always the case, but - if you are familiar with Bobby Lee, then you probably can imagine why. If you were at this Bobby Lee show - then you for sure know why! Haha As always and as I wrote in my past review of the Wellmont Theater: Everybody working the house - from security to ushers to concessions - are always friendly and great to people. That makes a difference for everyone. That's one aspect of Wellmont that makes seeing an act there special. It's a Live Nation venue, but it still feels like a local spot (in my opinion).

Theater is dated, staff is incredibly rude and inhospitable. I dont know why they bother booking…read moreevents/entertainment if they're just going to self-sabotage the fans that paid good $ to be here. 0/10, wouldnt come back

As an active member of the North NJ theatre community for about 10 years now, I am proud to call…read moreStudio Players my "theatre home." They strive to produce interesting shows with quality production values at a very affordable price. They offer a wide variety of shows ranging from relatively new works (they were the first non-professional theatre to be granted the rights to "Birthday Candles"-- just a year after it premiered in NYC with Debra Messing) to beloved favorites. The environment is welcoming, and they have made significant progress since the pandemic in attracting and featuring an inclusive and diverse slate of theatre artists. At $25 a ticket you can rest assured that you are supporting a quality organization who is determined to provide you with a good show!

I have seen some absolutely amazing shows over the years at Studio Players! Last January's "Other…read morePeople's Money" was even ranked as the best community theater performance of 2015 by the Montclair Times. This charmingly intimate theater offers 4 shows a year for 'grown-ups" and also has shows for children and families. This theater is a great value for some very good quality theater at truly affordable prices. Many other community theaters charge more and their quality is substantially lower.

I recently purchased Jazz shoes for my six year old son for Theater Camp. The SMAPA Dance Store was…read morethe closet store next to driving to the City to purchase dance shoes on a Sunday at that. Briana was so kind and wonderful on the phone. I called on a Sunday and she pulled the potential sizes ahead of time. Originally, I was not going to bring my son. Briana encouraged me to bring him in order to have him try them on in person. I am so glad I listened! My ETA was 12:01pm and the store was due to close at noon. Briana said no worries, she would stay in order for me to try the shoes on. WOW! By the time we found parking it was 12:05pm we scored a great spot a block away) and we called Briana to advise we were walking up now. She was so sweet; so personable and assured us that she would stay open for us to arrive. Turns out my son was a larger and wider size and Briana had just the size and width that we needed! She was absolutely lovely! We plan to enroll in a class because she is amazing and the school is wonderful too! Thank you Briana for your exceptional customer service!

Daughters are always eager to go to class. Teachers are very…read moretalented and take to emphasize on technique! A wonderful dance School, come to learn!

I can't say enough good things about BPA.  It's a very warm, welcoming, friendly studio. Elisa,…read moreMark and all the teachers are very supportive and attentive to all students, regardless of their level. My daughter took dance and acting lessons there for years. When my daughter wanted to start tap lessons, she was a little older than most kids and she didn't want to be in a beginner class with all 6 year olds.  BPA had a beginner adult/teen class that was perfect.  She learned so much with Mark in one year she skipped a level the next year. My daughter loved it here so much she would get up early on Saturdays to help out as an assistant in a dance class for the little kids before her own ballet class. Elisa and Mark are professionals from Broadway, TV and film so they are very talented and are excellent teachers but also have a warm and fun environment.   My daughter is in college now training to be an actor and I know Elisa and Mark's teaching and encouragement helped her make it to college

Broadway Performing Arts (BPA) is the hidden gem of North Jersey! With Elisa Heinsohn at the helm…read morewith Mark Bove by her side, they, along with their team of instructors, offer an experience that allows motivated dancers, actors, and singers, at any level or age, to grow into a better version of themselves. As a long time recreational tap dancer, I was originally drawn to BPA to experience another teacher's tap style, but soon after working with Mark, he discovered what I really needed to grow - other dance styles and full body movement. Thanks to Mark, I am learning how to work with my body, which has significantly enhanced the performance quality of my tap routines. It is my pleasure to recommend Broadway Performing Arts!

The Alexander Kasser Theatre has very unique programs. Sunday, I went to see The…read moreForgotten/L'oublie(s). This program is one of several in the Peak Performance series. The programs are $20 per ticket plus $3.00 handling fee totaling $23.00. Initially entering the theater, the greeter didn't even say, Hello or Welcome. The young girl just scanned my ticket and blurted out, "Once you leave the theater you can't reenter". Management needs to address this issue Anyway, I proceeded over to the prepaid parking. The two young girls at this desk were very friendly. The theater is immaculately clean. You are also in a gallery. A small concession stand is off to side. Entering, the actual auditorium, the ushers are friendly and escort you to your seat. On with the show, "The Forgotten/L'oublie(s).". The program's theme was nonverbal, mysterious, sad and sexually suggestive. A portion of the program was executed in a Cirque du Soleil style. The show was even more great for $20.00. The show's duration was approximately 60 minutes. Rating wise, all the positives outweigh the negatives. 4 Stars. (If I didn't have that initial cold greeting, my rating would've been higher!) The theater is located on the grounds of Montclair University. Lots of signs directing you to outside handicapped parking and garage parking. The garage parking is $6.00.

Well somehow I wound up checking into the train station instead of the theater. Anyway , they…read morecontinue to produce dynamic rather experimental theater here. The tickets are very reasonably priced. Playing now is The Plough and the Stars. It's a good production from the Abbey Theater. It's also a loud production. Bring ear plugs !