We have been involved with RCCT as patrons and more recently as participants in their summer show…read more Overall, a fantastic company to support as patrons or performers. As patrons: they have amazing shows with top notch quality (for a community theatre type). Definitely great production value. Music orchestra is excellent, and performers work really hard. They also employ all local members of the community. As performers: very supportive environment, you learn tons, and make great friends. Too bad they only do one show a year (in the summer).

Kinky Boots is a marvel. Not usually a fan of musicals, but this performance made me want to burst…read moreinto song. I haven't laughed or clapped this hard in years.

Nice theater organized, and safe ambience is really nice with going with friends. Lots of fun.read more

Parking is a nightmare! No proper front lobby for event booth display, opens straight on to the…read morestreet. Expensive But i must say , beautiful entry decor

Fantastic performance at the hometown holiday celebration in downtown Redwood City yesterday. Very…read moregood job. You guys did a very good job. Very proud of you guys. Good dancing, good singing Good job in the parade. Very good job and have a good Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Hope to see you guys next year in hometown holidays in 2026

This is in response to any bad reviews I read that is rather disheartening and petty for the most…read morepart. I danced at Studio S my entire childhood (5th grade all the way through high school). I danced practically everyday after school till early evening. Dancing there gave me great self-confidence, a sense of belonging, provided an extended family, role models, and most importantly excellent dance instruction and experience. Dedication, punctuality, and reliability are extremely highlighted. I was also given many opportunities to perform and do what I loved most, dance! Thanks Shari!

Wow, I'm very impressed with my first visit to the Dragon Theatre. This production was extremely…read morewell done and I was highly entertained. I like the concept of the "2nd Stages Series", which provides funding and mentorship from Dragon's staff to other artists. At least, they are able to fully produce projects about which they are passionate. What a wonderful opportunity! THEME: --------- What happens when a guy has a life crisis and goes across the country visiting his ex-girlfriends? Maybe he's trying to learn from past mistakes, or maybe he is seeking forgiveness for his actions. This dark comedy is intriguing and keeps you wondering who he will confront next and how he chooses to handle each situation and personality. ACTING: ---------- Every single actor in this production is completely committed to his/her role. The entire cast is brilliant and really brings all the characters to life. It is very likely that audience members will see a lot of themselves within these characters because they are so easy to relate to. STAGING: ------------ The venue itself is very small with only 70 seats, all within close proximity to the stage. This creates an intimate setting for productions and works particularly well for this one. Not a single facial expression is missed, keeping the audience completely engaged. The director has done a fantastic job bringing to life the cruelty and awkwardness of past relationships and the possibility of redemption. VERDICT: ----------- If you enjoy riveting performances that depict real characters, you will enjoy 'Some Girls' at the Dragon. There are only 4 shows remaining, so catch it this weekend while you can! Friday (tonight) & Saturday at 8pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm. What are you waiting for? Tickets are available at https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=54116348d4323909ac99116ff179c9a3. DATE TIP: This makes for a VERY interesting date, as it will probably open the conversation about previous relationships. At least you'll learn more about your date, but hopefully you won't hear TOO much! P.S. Thank you to Glenn G. for organizing such a fun night, and to Anna R. & Jennifer L. for being wonderful company.

Drove all the way from Benicia for Christmas at Pemberley. Excellent show! And free parking.read more

I had a delightful evening at Theatre Works at Lucie Stern! Here's the scoop if you're thinking…read moreabout visiting: P A R K I N G + Ample free parking in the lot or nearby street parking. If you're like me and late sometimes, you'll be happy to know there's plenty of parking to go around. A M B I A N C E + The theater seating is consecutive straight rows like an auditorium, so every seat has a good view. We had assigned seating. Theater was clean and cozy. + The chairs were comfy, not the kind where you end up stiff if you've got long legs. + There are ADA seating available, and specific shows with ASL interpreters. + Concessions and restrooms are super close on the right of the theater when you enter the front doors. + The acting, stage design, and music were superb. The stage design was very elaborate considering their low budget. +++ The fake snow falling outside the theater after our show was a lovely touch. C O N C E S S I O N S I didn't partake in any as I came directly after dinner. They had several options from Famous Amos cookies, m&m's, wine, beer, hot chocolate, and tea. There wasn't a bag check, so you could bring outside snacks if you wanted to. + There were lots of free cookies and wine after the show. S E R V I C E + The staff were helpful in assisting us in finding our seats. T L ; D R All in all, I would highly recommend Theatre Works to anyone looking for a chill evening out. Whether you're a musical lover or just looking for something fun to do, this place is a winner! I'll be back for another musical in 2025!

A great way to support your local arts and dance programs!…read more Redwood City's own Ballet America (ballet school) puts on this show every year in mid December, and includes ballet students from all ages (4 and up) to participate. Though the cast is primarily students (and even some parents), they do also use instructors and a few professional dancers to fill out the main roles (e.g. sugar plum fairy, snow queen, etc). The result is magical, fun and surprisingly polished for what you'd expect from a local, low-budget production. The performance period is short: only 2 days & nights, which makes sense considering all the young children involved. We attended the final 2009 performance on Dec 11. Though typically held at the Fox theatre downtown (which is in the throes of a foreclosure saga), this year it was held at the Sequoia High School theater (Carrington Hall), a surprisingly nice venue with a colonial Spanish design, built in 1904. As usual, we enjoyed the show and came away feeling like the Holiday season had REALLY begun. Until next year!

The 2010 Nutcracker production from Ballet America was astonishing in the quality of the dancing…read more Every year this production continues to improve in the choreography and the ability of those dancing on stage. This year was no exception. The professionals that accompanied the junior company dancers and those that were our featured dancers were incredibly accomplished and a delight to watch. I heard from folks in the audience that they felt the choreography was more difficult than in the past, and the dancers were excellent! The people I heard this from do not see dance productions that often, but have come to this Nutcracker in the past. The show date tends to fall on the first Friday or Saturday of December. I hope people reading this review will hold that date for the 2011 performance. I overheard another patron say the length of the performance was perfect, and was just as enjoyable as any of the major productions in the area. Redwood City is very lucky to have a production of this quality in their midst.

My kid has been going here for the past few years to learn karate. Absolutely awesome experience…read more Both physical and mental fitness along with building discipline. My kid loves it and a lot of his friends have also joined. Highly recommend checking it out if you have a kid or even a youth or adult interested in fitness and martial arts

Mr McCreadie is an excellent teacher and exceptional human being. He's very skilled, patient, kind,…read moresupportive, dedicated and so much more. He's truly invested in his students - in their learning, their growth (mentally & physically) and their future. He is teaching them skills to carry themselves successfully through life, and gives them a vision of how strong and masterful they can be. My son loves coming to Mr McCreadie's class and is highly motivated to not only attend classes, but to keep advancing through to higher levels. (And this is a kid who refused to learn martial arts for the first 10 years of his life!) Mr McCreadie's emphasis on anti-bullying and learning discipline, intermixed with creativity and having fun, makes his classes unique and extra wonderful. Mr McCreadie has true passion for his art and a deep dedication to the community. The kids in his class are all really good kids and are supportive of one another. I think this is a reflection of their teacher (and the parents who send their kid(s) here of course). :)

My kindergartner loved this class and is begging for the next session Tristan writes unique plays…read more(with music!) for the class, so the kids get to do a musical that is just right for their age--and that they have had some input into creating. The performance at the end was delightful. An amazing experience!

Tristan writes all of the music and plays herself, and they're so well done. The year-end…read moreperformance is the cutest thing I've ever seen!

The M-A Bears are bringing music and the performing arts to Menlo Park in a big Roarin' way!…read more Back when I was in high school at M-A, (no, I'm not divulging my graduating year date!) the site of this theatre was known as J-Building. It was a dingy reflection of an era that was in love with asbestos and that horrid color, mustard yellow. I remember looking up at that nasty ceiling and seeing all the paper airplanes that had made it into oblivion. Forever stuck in that chemical wasteland, these paper wads were a credit to whoever had the best muscle and aim. Not me. I was a band geek...well, a Jazz Band Geek! With the recent retiring of 39 year M-A veteran and band teacher, Frank Moura, the PAC Band/Rehearsal Room is now officially named in his honor, "Frank Moura Hall". He will forever be a legend at M-A, having brought award-winning jazz bands to Europe, Reno and beyond since the 70s. Frank was, of course, my favorite high school teacher! No longer on the fringes of the school grounds, the Band Room is now combined with the Performing Arts Center. From the practice room, which is big enough for sectionals, is a hall way that leads to the backstage. Walking through, I felt like the football team must feel entering the field--like a super star (even without an instrument in my hand!) What is so phenomenal about its creation is the architectural design, worthy of any college campus. Not only is it built with state of the art sound technology and lighting equipment, but it holds 492 seats, an 80 musician orchestra pit and has a ticket booth. Its public performances serve the cities of Menlo Park, Atherton and surrounding communities. Lucky me, I got to meet the Center's new manager, a M-A grad and talented vocalist. It must be awesome to work at the school where you grew up. It's "almost" enough to wish myself back into my teens. Uh...almost! Its beautiful, metal "mesh-like" structure on the inside strongly reminded me of what it's like to sit under the filtered light of the campus oak trees. They really have done an excellent job combining modern touches and school spirit. The carpeting is a tasteful nod to M-A's colors: Maroon and Gold. (Go Bears!) My favorite detail, however, was a graffiti-like painting of a bear that greets visitors in the entrance. It's all about funding...this is a beautiful, physical representation of something that an affluent community has done that many places probably can not afford to do, but wish they could: Support the Arts! Here's to you, Frank!

The Center for the Performing Arts is the new performing arts center located at Menlo-Atherton High…read moreSchool. For it's grand opening event, Music@Menlo hosted a chamber music concert. I was able to see the venue while I was working to host a reception for the event. From the outside, the building is very abstract looking, and there are stadium style steps that lead to the main entrance. Once you enter, the walls are painted a deep and bold red color, with pictures highlighting the building process hanging on the walls. The theater itself is very nice and has a contemporary uniqueness to it. In the theatre, the ceiling is in angular shapes and all of the equipment in the ceiling is able to be seen by the audience through mesh metal coverings. Some of the cool things I noticed was that this new building has a great heating and cooling system, and the theater is virtually soundproof once the doors are closed. This was very beneficial to us who were working because we were able to set up, clean up, and break down without worrying about disturbing the concert. Overall, this is a very cool venue, and hopefully one day I can come to watch a performance.

St Francis Center is a great place to donate whatever clothing or small kitchen appliances. You are…read morelooking to donate. They allow people in need to fill three bags and it's free of charge to them. This truly helps people who are in need and especially the ones who are starting a new life here in California from other countries. B. Larocque

Wonderful place that helps people in need.. their donation center is lovely and the store they have…read moreis awesome!! Great place