This is such a lovely Community Theater. Don't let the word…read moreCommunity throw you off.... There's a great deal of talent in the surrounding area in part because of our movies and TV business in Georgia... So you can get some really great performances. Seats are comfortable. Not a bad seat in the house. Bathrooms are adorable!. They sell beer and wine and lights snacks. Never seen a bad show. Now they have a VIP level for membership that Grant you some posh private area to have a before or during intermission refreshment.

We saw Annie and had SUCH a great time. Stellar cast, great sets, convincing costumes, amazing…read moremusic and singing (I'm still humming Easy Street). Even comfortable seats! The audience loved it. Looks like they have camps for kids and the kids get to be in the plays. But very professional production, don't worry.

On November21, my wife's birthday group of 13 attended one of Peters shows. It was a gas!…read more That is a "Baby Boomer" exclamation equal to groovy, far-out and mind blowing. Peter is amazing and funny at the same time. His close up magic and mentalist capabilities had the whole room wondering not only was it actually "magic"...but also how he got his hands on so much of our personal information. I'd recommend his act for business and professional gatherings, too. Everyone will be entertained and forced onto YouTube to try and figure out his methods...but no one can learn his secrets...because Peter is truly magical.

If you are looking for something different for an entertaining night out, I would highly recommend…read morethis show. You need to book online ahead of time but they do allow you to cancel up until a day or so in advance, if needed. There was only one show scheduled for the month of October, on a Thursday evening. I think that Peter Morrison has regular shows in Atlanta on the weekends, so a show in Peachtree City isn't offered as regularly. The venue is the upstairs level of the Due South restaurant. You can reserve dinner at the restaurant in advance of the show and Peter will stop by guests' tables to present some warm-up tricks. These were quite good. A bit before the scheduled start time, ticket holders are gathered near the host station at the front of the restaurant and then head up via the elevator or stairs. The room where the show happens can hold around 50 people. Peter's show lasts about 90 minutes and was very entertaining. He does a variety of tricks - sleight of hand, mentalism, connected rings, etc. There is also some level of audience participation (you can buy a slightly upgraded ticket that puts you in the front rows and presumably means you are more open to on-stage participation as well). We had a good time and felt like we more than got our money's worth.

For years, we've wanted to see The Sleepy Hollow Experience at Serenbe Playhouse, but haven't been…read moreable to make it out for one reason or another. One reason is because this show has been sold out for six seasons straight. You have to plan ahead. After finally attending The Sleepy Hollow Experience this past weekend, I can see why it consistently sells out. It's good! We bought our tickets a little over two months in advance. My friend purchased the tickets for us and got us a great deal that worked out to $31 per person after any taxes and fees. Tickets are regularly $50 per adult, $45 per student/senior, and $60 per VIP (not sure what that includes). In 2019, The Sleepy Hollow Experience is playing September 27th through November 3rd. Shows occur Wednesday through Sunday nights. There's a family-friendly daytime version that takes place at 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The show is rated "PG" and includes "light sexual innuendo and a handful of scares." The scares are jump scares. Serenbe Playhouse is an outdoor, immersive theater. You walk around a big set, in nature, with the actors and even have opportunities to interact with them. The concept is neat and a lot of fun. It's different and can be a lot more interesting than your typical theater experience where you just sit and watch a performance play out on stage. At The Sleepy Hollow Experience, we watched most of the acts while standing. One act did have chairs and benches for sitting. Shows go on in the rain, so come prepared. Pay attention to the weather forecast and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring layers if needed. You'll be outside the entire time, standing on dirt, clay, grass, gravel, dead leaves, branches, etc. If conditions are wet, it can get muddy. For night shows, consider bringing a flashlight or using the light on your phone to help you get around. Restrooms consist of a row of porta-potties. Parking (free) changes for each production so be sure to follow the instructions on Serenbe Playhouse's website, specific to the show you're attending. http://www.serenbeplayhouse.com/plan-your-visit/directions-and-parking At The Sleepy Hollow Experience, there were two bars located on-site: (1) a smaller bar near the parking lot and porta-potties and (2) a larger bar near the production with lawn games like corn hole and ring toss. Like the rest of Serenbe Playhouse's structures, the bars have a natural, rustic look to them (sort of one with nature) and are nicely-decorated with string lighting. The larger bar has limited seating (e.g. picnic table). We purchased glasses of hot apple cider in Serenbe Playhouse clear souvenir tumblers ($10 each). We went to the Friday night late show at 10:30pm. It ended promptly, close to midnight, and included an intermission. During intermission, we could take pictures with the cast and even play corn hole with one of them. That was cool. In light traffic, it takes about 35-40 minutes to get to Serenbe Playhouse from Atlanta. I would allow 45 minutes to an hour if you are coming from the north side of Atlanta and even more if you're coming from the northern suburbs. You will have to drive onto bare, bumpy ground to park, so keep that in mind. Also, you will be out in a remote location so cell service may be spotty (in our experience, AT&T had better signal here than T-Mobile). As for the actual Sleepy Hollow Experience production itself, it was terrific. We all really enjoyed it. It was a high-quality production and by that I'm referring to the acting, costumes, music, sound, and lighting. These are true professionals and they know what they're doing. The actors not only acted well, but they played musical instruments (e.g. accordion, guitar, violin) and sang well too. This was a truly talented and entertaining group of individuals. The Sleepy Hollow Experience was expectedly eerie, but it had plenty of moments of levity and humor too. It was a lot of fun. We moved from place to place on the set with Serenbe Playhouse staff/volunteers to help guide, and sometimes scare, us. The ratio of actors to audience was 5 to about 90. The Headless Horseman exists and we saw him, multiple times, from far away and up close. It was awesome. Yes, they use a real horse and real fire. As this is an outdoor night show during the Halloween season, the entire setting is literally very dark. Only the stages and set pieces are professionally lit. The pathways and rest of the outdoor space are lit with torches and ambient/natural light. Through this production, my eyes have been opened to the greatness of Serenbe Playhouse. I wouldn't mind returning to see a different show in the future. TL;DR - Go see The Sleepy Hollow Experience at Serenbe Playhouse. It's an excellent production and a very fun experience. There's a reason why it's on American Theatre Magazine's list of "Top Five Halloween Plays in the Country" and is regularly sold out, year after year. No question, it's worth the drive from Atlanta.

We came for the Sleepy Hollow Experience with some friends and also (on a separate occasion in the…read moresame season) brought our toddler to see the Jungle Book. Both productions were phenomenal. The afternoon weekend performance of the Jungle Book we caught with the toddler was on an unfortunately hot day. The playhouse is outdoors, with outdoor, non-covered (read no shade) seating. We ended up sitting on a jacket we found in the back of the car on the floor in the sort of shade of a tree to get out of the sun. Even with the heat, the performance was great! The actors didn't let the heat bother them, and were at 100%. Our kiddo LOVED it and spent the rest of the day singing the songs. Be aware, you are pretty much parking on a dirt road next to some trees and there is some walking (non-paved trails) to get to the 'playhouse' itself. There is a small kiosk selling snacks, beer, and drinks. The evening performance of the Sleepy Hollow Experience was awesome. There is quite a bit of walking and the entire performance is outdoors, so dress appropriately. We were VERY lucky the evening of our performance was a perfect crisp bright fall night, with absolutely no rain. If there is rain before your show, the roads and floor would likely be pretty muddy. I was very very impressed with the acting and the LIVE horse (so well behaved!!). Again keep in mind you will be driving and walking on dirt/non-paved roads so prepare accordingly. Serenbe is a bit of a drive from Atlanta, but totally worth the experience. Also consider spending the weekend at the farmhouse, or getting an AirBnB etc in the area. The farm itself is adorable with LOTS to do.

I use this place as my polling place during elections. However, every time I've been, it's always…read moreneen very neat and well kept up. I have no complaints.

Very beautiful building. They did an amazing job making this place look nice and the layout is…read moregreat for the large groups of people. Bathrooms are clean. The auditorium is very nice and allows for good viewing.

I got a Groupon for tea for two. I LOVED THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. I just can't put in to words how…read moremuch fun we had. I do suggest wearing all your favorite girly girl things. The proprietor Tiffany P. Is a delightful host and makes you feel so special. I am highly recommending Three Southern Girls Tea Room to all my girlfriends. So excited to go back, real soon.

One of the best decisions I made regarding my daughter was to enroll her into Tayo Reed's PAC. I…read moreneeded a safe and fun place for her to be one summer and after speaking with Ms. Tayo over the phone she answered all of my questions as a mom and a social worker. I had many questions and she was understanding. We went from attending summer's only to my daughter becoming a member of the Perfoming Company. I trusted Ms. Tayo and her staff with the development and growth of my daughter as a dancer and a confident young lady. Ms. Tayo had always been approachable and has a big heart for the kids. She's very passionate about the arts and she will push your child to be their best. Over the years I have seen the staff change and maybe even some procedures. But the commitment to helping children be their best has remained a constant priority at Tayo Reed's PAC.

My daughter has been a part of the Tayo Reed family for at least 6 years and has grown…read moreexponentially in a number of ways. In terms of dance, her technique in modern, ballet, lyrical, and contemporary (her favorite genres) have drastically improved throughout the years. She was invited to attend a well-known performing arts high school in Atlanta and has continued her studies with Ms. Tayo while completing her first college degree. Ms. Tayo also helped my daughter boost her confidence level in terms of performing as well as in her personal and academic endeavors. Ms. Tayo has always made myself and my daughter feel like family, so much so that as a college student she and some of Ms. Tayo's former students who are now adults continue to frequent the school to assist Ms. Tayo with the younger students. The friendships she gained while participating in Ms. Tayo's program are unbreakable and it is a joy to see the students maintaining their relationship in their blossoming adult lives. My daughter has traveled with Ms. Tayo in dance competitions and a variety of other shows and had the pleasure of earning her first paycheck as a dancer when she assisted Ms. Tayo and her very talented band. It is unfortunate that the parent in a prior review had such a negative experience with Ms. Tayo's program. She works very hard to offer students on the southside of Atlanta opportunities to strengthen their performing arts skills that would otherwise not be afforded to them. She also works very hard to ensure that low to middle-income families are able to obtain good quality afterschool childcare and exposure to the performing arts at an EXTREMELY reasonable price. I will continue to support her in all of her future endeavors.

I had a really exciting time checking out Academy Theatre along the buzzing N Central Ave in…read moreHapeville. It's on the main road, and there are a number of food and beverage restaurants very close by. The staff was pretty welcoming and even helped me out as I purchased a ticket for the wrong date lol. Inside has an 80's esthetic but it's very clean and comfortable. Well air conditioned and clean bathrooms. They have a great selection of quick and budget friendly wines, beers and soft drinks and a number of snacks and candies. All on sale in the front waiting room before you enter the theatre. I loved the intimate size of the theatre space. Great stadium seating and the lighting and sound were perfect. I was told that they have a number of summer shows and productions. I will be back

I came here to see The Wash by Kelundra Smith with my coworker. I enjoyed this play so much! I…read morelaughed, I cried, and had a good time. This was an all black women cast, written, and directed by a black woman. It was honestly so beautiful to see. The play was so well put together and portrayed. The cast did a phenomenal job. I really felt every emotion. I can't wait to see more work from Kelundra Smith and I can't wait to see the cast in other projects. The staff here at the Academy Theatre were all so nice. This is a beautiful and intimate theatre which I enjoy. I will be back to see other shows. The Wash will be running from July 10-July 28. Please go see it this week if you have some time.