I liked it, I did. But, honestly, how do they think that they should charge so much?! It's…read morebasically a guy telling the story. Which I get that they tell you - but I kept thinking that there would be something more. There's not. That's it.

Very cool experience. Great acting. Very engaging and even comical. Had a nice spooky feel to it…read morebut not scary at all. An enjoyable event for the whole family. Dress warm!! The entire show is held outdoors, regardless of frigid temps and no flash photography as to not scare the headless Horseman's steed.

A wonderful little theater group in the heart of Nyack. The…read moreshows are carefully picked and it's stressed to the kids that each role is equally important. There's no "star" of any show. The staff teach the kids about teamwork and camaraderie as well as community. Great place for kids from 4-18 They have performances/programs year round as well as summer camp offerings. Highly recommend

"I'd like to dream /My troubles all away/ On a bed of…read moreCalifornia stars. Jump up from my starbed/ Make another day/ Underneath my California stars." Was this your introduction to Woody Guthrie's music? It was mine. Was it Jeff Tweedy's voice you first heard performing classic Guthrie songs? Yep, I first heard the words of Woody Guthrie via Jeff Tweedy's vocals I grew up on alt country which is an amalgam of styles including Americana, country & western, folk, etc. The band Uncle Tupelo was an early performer of alt country and eventually that band split into two factions: Son Volt and Wilco. As you know, Wilco and British folkie Billy Bragg formed an unlikely alliance. They took old songs in which Woody Guthrie wrote the words but never set the music to and recorded them. The resulting album "Mermaid Avenue" became an instant classic and in my opinion is one of the top-5 greatest CDs ever recorded. That, as I mentioned above, was my introduction to Woody Guthrie. He was born Woodrow Wilson Guthrie in Okemah, OK in 1912. His father taught him Western songs, Indian songs, and Scottish folk songs. Guthrie was always a keen observer of life around him and his wry sense of humor surfaces in his music. Okemah, OK was an oil boom town. When the oil stopped flowing, it's residents were left "busted, disgusted, and not to be trusted." The Guthrie family experienced severe financial ruin and Guthrie took to the open road. Guthrie's experiences were similar to the Joad family's in the book "Grapes of Wrath". Listening to his music of the era, you can hear the similarities. Guthrie eventually landed a job in Los Angeles on radio station KFVD radio. He'd sing traditional songs as well as original material. This attracted the attention of the Okies who were living in migrant camps and picking fruit for pennies a day. It was during the Great Depression that perhaps Guthrie wrote his best material and "Dust Bowl Ballads" remains a classic. The Woody Guthrie Foundation exists to preserve his legacy through the archiving of his recordings, photos, writings, letters, and artifacts. Preservation of Woody Guthrie's legacy helps to broaden our cultural identity as Americans. The Woody Guthrie Foundation's purpose is not only to preserve his musical legacy but also to promote Woody Guthrie's ideals and the social, political, and cultural values that he sang and wrote about in his songs and writings. Guthrie was an adamant supporter of of the poor and common man. He supported union organizers that were fighting for the rights of migrant workers in California's agricultural communities. The proponents of the current anti-labor movement would do well to remember the words of his song "I Guess I Planted": "Union song, union battle/All added up/Won us all we got now." Guthrie's legacy lives on. Think about it! Without Woody Guthrie, no Bob Dylan. Without Woody Guthrie, no Bruce Springsteen. Not only has Wilco covered his material, so too has their predecessor band Uncle Tupelo. As for Son Volt, the other group that emerged from Uncle Tupelo, they have covered Guthrie songs too as well as naming one of their CDs "Okemah and the Melody of Riot". The Guthrie classic "This Land is Your Land", which like Springsteen's "Born in the USA" is grotesquely misinterpreted, was recently performed at pro-labor demonstrations in Madison, WI. Woody Guthrie's music remains as vital as ever. Preserve a part of our musical heritage and support the Foundation.

Great playhouse. Small setting, very comfortable. Talented, professional actors. Was never…read moredisappointed and you won't be either.

As a proud parent of musical children I have sent my kids to Amadeus for years for various lessons…read moreand am close friends with a few other families that have as well. What follows is my best attempt to write a well informed, honest and fair review. First, and most important, the teachers at Amadeus are world-class. Most are graduates from the top music schools in the world. Not every teacher has been the best match for us personally but there is no doubt that they are well qualified professionals who know how to teach. The school also allows "trial lessons" to test out teachers to see if they are a good fit before signing up. Amadeus also has recitals that are low-pressure and fun but at the same time serve as a motivational tool and have done great things for my children's self esteem and confidence. Rescheduling missed lessons can sometimes be frustrating. This is something that in my experience has been much easier since we switched to a private teacher. The teacher turnover rate can also be an issue. I was in a situation where my child's teacher quit just as we were getting started with lessons, which resulted in a total stop of momentum and progress. The school itself is a bit rundown and somewhat messy and unprofessional looking. This wasn't a big deal for me personally but the overall ambiance of the school was a little concerning for an expensive school that calls itself a "conservatory." The waiting room is unwelcoming and often dark. The only time I've ever seen the TV in the waiting room on was when they were showing promotional commercials about the school. It's become somewhat of a running joke between me and some of the parents at the school about just how shockingly unprofessional the director is. Every week I'd be amazed at the things I'd hear her say in her own office and waiting room. Constantly whining about money, complaining about the "entitled, spoiled" mothers in town or how her competitors are "out to get her." She was always soliciting advice on how to run her own business. It did not inspire much confidence. Overall though, what makes any school great is its teachers, and that's where Amadeus really shines. So if you are can afford and and are not put-off by some if its flaws, than it could be a good choice for you.

"Arrows of neon and flashing marquees out on Main Street…read moreChicago, New York, Detroit and it's all on the same street Your typical city involved in a typical daydream Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings" (Grateful Dead) Q: What's a paradigm? A: A typical example or pattern of something. Well, let me set the record straight. There is absolutely NOTHING typical about the New Paradigm Theater Company. To quote some key nuggets from their website, the New Paradigm Theatre Company "promotes social responsibility and fosters creative problem solvers, leaders, and global citizens through theatre arts education and productions with a hybrid professional theatre and community theatre that combines Broadway and film professionals with local students and adults in our productions". They incorporate area youth into their professional quality productions with summer camps, classes, workshops, and placement in their shows alongside experienced theater professionals that appear courtesy of the Actors Equity Association. Talk about high quality mentoring! Some of New Paradigm's past performances have included The Music Man, Grease, Carousel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Footloose, and The Little Mermaid. Yesterday, we went to the 1:00 matinee of Hairspray at Stratford High School, and it was excellent. The stage production was very clever -since so much of the show's plot revolves around an "American Bandstand" type of a TV show, there was a huge black and white projection of what viewers' TV screens would look like as a background to the live performance. The cast was marvelous. We've seen a fair share of community and youth theater over the years, and it's fair to say there was usually at least or two "weak' performers that couldn't quite carry a tune or deliver a line. Not here. Everyone was stellar, and every singer was a powerhouse. The two Equity performers expectedly stood out, but so did many of the other non-Equity performers and children. The lead roles of Ronnie Rose as Tracy Turnblad and Hunter Smith as Link Larkin were great, but so were Dominic Mantuano as Edna Turnblad, Tiffany T'Zelle as Motormouth Maybelle, Creflo Botweh as Seaweed J. Stubbs, and Allison Mele as Penny Lou Pingleton. I really should have copied and pasted the entire cast list, because everyone was wonderful. Five stars for the production and mission.

Annmarie and her staff are amazing! Very professional. My daughter has been taking classes her…read moresince it opened and we are very impressed. If you or your child are interested in the performing arts, this is the place to be. There are a large number of classes to chose from. you will not be disapointed. This place is a great addition to the community, check it out!