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    Erica T.

    I was having a bad day and my bf surprised me with a improv show. I came here not knowing what to expect. The night I went, it was a Friday and they were having "Theatre sports". Two teams compete with each other for the audience's vote, the team that has the most points move on to the next round. The last team standing wins theatre sports. I have to say the two teams I went to see was pretty funny but there was moments of awkwardness (which is expected when you Improv), overall still funny. There was a elderly gentleman that sat behind me and didn't get this show and was speaking so loudly. It is a small place, so please be courteous of others that are trying to watch the show. There is also a lot of audience participation. My bf bought tickets on google deals for $10 bucks but tickets originally run from $17-20 which is still reasonable for a show. Also, another plus is that when you go on a Friday, you can grab dinner at Off The Grid (depending on OTG being open that night or not). I really recommend this if you want to go out but don't want to party or spend a lot of money.

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    Signed up for their intro to improv twice. Both classes were cancelled at the last minute with no explanation.

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    I'm so impressed! My children, Jesus and Jacqueline, started theater classes for the first time…read morethis summer at NCTC "camp" and they still can't stop talking about it. I got a nice break each day for a couple of hours and my children were clearly in safe hands. They loved their teacher, their classmates and all the creativity. My son, the eldest, seems really inspired to take more classes and see as many theater shows as he can. My brother, who has had a subscription to the plays for several years now, told me about the children's classes and now has me thinking about taking an adult drama class with him!!

    New Conservatory Theater Center offers a wide selection of performances, which I highly recommend…read more And should you get bitten by the performance bug yourself, they also have classes for both kids and adults. I have no direct experience of the kids' classes, but the kids all look/sound very excited to be there so I'm guessing that it's a good program. I just finished my first, 9-week course: "Sing Out," a musical theater course for adults. It was fabulous - nine students in the class, and we met weekly to go through whatever piece we wanted to work on that week. The teacher, Scrumbly, is superb at coaching students to connect with the emotional "charge" of the song to call forth in their performances. The course culminated in an incredibly fun recital. We each sang a solo and at least one duet, and ended up with a group number "Hey, Big Spender" complete with hip bumps and sultry shoulder wiggles. Considering that half of the class was over 40 and male, that was especially fun. If you are afraid of showtunes and jazz hands - stay away. Or, better yet, use this excellent class as an opportunity to work through your bizarre phobia. The only thing that keeps this from being five stars was that I wanted more "ME" time in the rehearsals. With nine students and so many pieces (solos, duets, group) to run through, there often wasn't the time to delve deeply into an individual piece. This class whetted my appetite for individual instruction, so I think I will take this group class again and supplement with private lessons. Mi, mi, mi, it's all about me :-)

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    5.0(44 reviews)
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    A great tool for "getting out of my head" & to stop being so self-conscious. Lisa helped us greatly…read moreby teaching us to go-with-the-flow, she was excellent at pulling that 'free-thinking place' up & out of us. Great help for my performance anxiety. ThankU @MomentImprovTheatre. Tammy@TTyreeVOcally

    My team and I had a fantastic virtual workshop with Marcus Sams a few weeks ago. Marcus was an…read moreentertaining and engaging host and kept the ten of us smiling throughout the 2-hour Zoom session all afternoon! Most of us have been forced to work remotely in this pandemic for nearly a year now, and it's left us often feeling isolated, missing the camaraderie and water-cooler chats that happen naturally in a physical office setting. Like so many, I have only gotten to witness improv from the audience seat and I was delighted to take part in an introductory improv session with my work family. Marcus ran an inclusive workshop that had every one of us participating, through activities like "rockstar introductions" and storytelling exercises, showing us techniques to be better communicators, build trust and have fun as a group! I would highly recommend considering Marcus for any corporate team-bonding events. Some quotes from my team: - It refilled my energy and passion from daily routine work. A great experience having fun with the team during a pandemic - A good team bonding experience that helps you get out of your comfort zone - The most engaged Zoom meeting I've ever had #teambonding

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    WOW! They really know what they're doing, and I guess my expectations wouldn't be anything less for…read moreone of the top 3 companies in the country. We saw The Nutcracker and it was absolutely stunning. From the costume details to the set details. It's all there, but then throw in the precision from the ballet dancers l, plus the love orchestra, and you won't be able to look away. Can't wait to see another show!

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    4.1(29 reviews)
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    This program is not worth the time or money. The instructors seem more focused on the school's…read morefinancial survival than providing quality education. Some staff members also have difficult personalities, which affects the learning environment. Since the school lacks accreditation, you'd be better off enrolling in a local accredited community college, where you can earn credits and gain valuable experience while saving your money. What Studio A.C.T costs: San Francisco Semester (15 weeks): * Program Tuition: $15,000 * Books & Supplies: $150 * Cultural Landscape: $400 * Total Cost: $15,550 Summer Training Congress (6 weeks): * Program Tuition: $5,500 * Books & Supplies: $25 * Cultural Landscape: Not applicable * Total Cost: $5,525

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    The performance of Macbeth was extraordinary, as is every production of the Magic Theatre in recent…read moreyears. I have only missed one or two. This theater company continues to evolve creatively and meet high standards that should impress any theater audience in New York or London! It's an asset to the Bay Area and deserves support.

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    Last week we went to Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco to see headliner Jason Cheny. My daughter K…read morebought sold out tickets months in advance. We had premium section tickets so we were seated up front. Getting seated was organized. There is a two drink minimum and the drinks run fro $15 to $25 each. They have a food menu that was surprisingly good. Ordered the nachos, garlic fries and the egg rolls. The room is huge with a tiny balcony. Jason Cheny was very funny and the opening acts were decent. Service ok very hard to get your second round of drinks. Find your own street or paid parking. We parked near the wharf and walked over.

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