I've seen multiple shows put on by the Actor's Workshop of Sacramento this year and would…read moreabsolutely recommend them for future shows! I haven't taken lessons from them personally, but my best friend currently is, and is benefitting from it tremendously. I just saw her as Peter Quince in their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, which was delightful. This show still has two weekends left to go if you want to check it out! You won't see my friend as she's headed to NYC, but they double cast several of the roles, so no worries there. So why should you see this show? If you haven't seen it before, it's a must. It is the most enchanting and entertaining of Shakespeare's comedies. You don't even have to be a fan of or have a base knowledge of Shakespeare to enjoy this play. It has a ton of visual humor, gorgeous costumes, hilarious moments, and characters with big personalities. Their production includes people of all ages, including children. My favorite performances were those of Peter Quince (yes that's bias on my part), Puck, Oberon, Cobweb, and of course, Bottom. The entire company was brilliant and I laughed so hard I cried at one point. The costumer also did a fabulous job on the whimsical ensembles. Sooo many fairy lights!!! I'm glad I got to tell her so in person. :-) Tickets will cost you $20 if you want to see this show during its run through October. (Students and Seniors can get in for $18.) October 4-13, shows will be once a day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. The Actor's Workshop utilizes a couple different theatres in the complex on R street, so do be sure you know which theatre your show is located in. If you plan to see AMND the next two weekends it's running, it's located on the California Stage that faces the train tracks on R street. I've also been here for Actor's Workshop Stay, Carl Stay and The Audience, among other short plays, and they have all been excellent. Parking is available unmetered on R street and on 25th and 26th streets as well. They sell wine during shows with a $3 suggested donation per cup. We had a choice of two reds and two whites today. Very nice touch!

I've seen 2 plays at California Stage in 2 different theatres (only because I've known people in…read morethe plays). This review is primarily for the Ovation Stage. WEBSITE- I have to say that the website for California Stage needs help. It is difficult to find information for all of the plays within the 3 different theatres in order to purchase tickets. The information on the website seems to only highlight the plays on the main California Stage and the links to find the other stages either don't list the information or you're sent to a "Page Under Construction". I finally found tickets by finding the Ovation Stage's separate website (there's no link from the CalStage website). SIGNAGE- When you arrive to the California Stage R25 complex, there is little to no signage about which plays are showing in which theatres. I recently went to see a play at the Ovation Theatre. No signage was available to direct me to walk around the building to find the door for this theatre. I had to be told by someone who saw me with a confused look on my face when I entered the area where the entrances are for the 2 other stages. Signs directing patrons would be a great help. OVATION STAGE- The Ovation Stage must be the ugly stepchild of R25. Not only does it have no insulation (you see the underside of the metal roof when you're in your seat), but there's also no air conditioning. So, be prepared to feel like you're in a sauna during a warm day (probably above 80 degrees). When I attended, it was actually cooler in the lobby and outside than it was inside. NOT GOOD! I was sweating indoors and wishing I had brought a spray bottle fan with me. Thankfully, I had a program to use as a fan, and the $2 bottles of water were chilled. However, some people left at intermission, never to return. At $20+ per ticket and no theatre expense for microphones or any major sound equipment, you'd think there'd at least be money available for a cooling system. NOPE! Plus, the play I saw was not good. Bad play + hot building = Not returning

We love Celebration Arts programs and have season tickets for 4. We invite friends and always have…read morea great experience. Everything has been absolutely five star. You should get season tickets too!

I've had the pleasure of being in three plays with Celebration Arts and each play was a unique and…read moreengaging experience. It has been a part of the Sacramento community for decades. I encourage everyone to support this community theater

We went here to see English which was a wonderful play. This is a small theater so tickets go…read morequickly. When we first came there, we were greeted by the friendliest and laid back staff! The stage lighting and sound was great and the guy we met in the front wearing I think a kimono did a wonderful job in that! He was cool and chill in his kimono! Everyone was very nice. They had a reasonably priced bar of snacks, drinks and beer, etc. Ot seemed to be a cozy theater and had a nice outdoor patio area to lounge around. Parking is ample as there is a parking lot across the street. I parked on the curb and my "special" spot was the only one missing a parking meter! The staff told me it is the lucky spot and you don't have to feed the meter( hole in the ground where they took it away I guess)! So that is my special tip for you- almost in front of the theater, but back a bit in front of a brick lawyer's building in front of a tree! Free parking! You're welcome! And just to confirm, I had a heart attack when the meter police came to check the cars and meters and he heard me say I better get to the car! He was right behind me following me, but left when he saw no meter- so SAFE to park without paying! Lol- I almost had a heart attack!

This was my first time visiting here. I didn't know what to expect. Greeted by friendly hosts…read more Surprised how tiny the theatre was but it was PERFECT! Loved being so close. Seats were comfortable. I cannot wait to go back! We saw English. Wonderful story. And great actors! Brilliant.

Attended the Dance Nation production last night. Moments that are Hilariously funny, heart…read morebreaking sad, with lots of music and dancing. A top notch acting showcase presented in a bare room. The theater seating capacity is less than 100 patrons. My wife was so impressed that we purchased a full year sponsorship. The bare bones "Off-off-off Broadway" venue is redeemed by the superior acting skills. For a $15 ticket, the value is top notch.

What a pleasant surprise this theater group experience was! I was skeptical when outer friends…read moreencouraged us to join them for a season of Big Idea Theater. Such a small room with good seating and an excellent cast of characters made for a thrilling 2 hour presentation of Dance Nation. Don't be fooled by the low price and small production! Can't wait for their next play!

I had professional headshots taken and also recorded podcast episodes at Studio T…read more The staff is knowledgeable, kind, thoughtdul, insightful and professional. The podcasts came out superb and edits were amazing. They helped auggest poses and outfits for headshots and full body poses. Pricing- best i have found in sac county and you get all photo rights and all photos taken - not just 3 or 5 edited.

Energy....something you must have when coming to this dance academy. Miss T expects it and she…read morewill push you to show it. Growing up wtih breakdancing in Los Angeles, I wanted to find a place that had that down to earth, friendly, urban city feel to it, and I think that I have found it. This place offers hip hop, jazz dance, breakin', and fitness classes like zumba to get the blood flowing. Located in the back of a huge gymnastics bldg, there are two rooms available and usually two classes going on at the same time. Cost varies depending on how many hourly classes a week - 1 time a week is $50 a month. A one time initial registration fee is $25. To try the class one time is $15. Don't forget to stop at the front office (gymastics entrance) to fill out a waiver form before attending the class. Miss T. and the instructors are super friendly. They want you to have fun and workout that body. Two things you must have: Fun and energy... Check it out: http://www.studiotdance.com/

Live music, food vendors galore, Artisan Alley, and even a few food trucks to the back. This is…read moredefinitely an event worth checking out and just another reason why living in Sacramento is so enjoyable. I had a good time at Oak Park Gather, but there's room for improvement. Entrance is free, IDs are checked, and wristbands supplied. Cash and cards are used to buy drink tokens (beers $6, cocktails $7). I liked how there were multiple tables doing this to make entering a smooth process. Surprisingly, "The Bar" line moved quickly, especially considering how many beer and cocktail selections they offered. The Bar staff should be commended for an effective system that kept that line moving. They really should consider moving the placement of the setup though. This huge line was formed right in front of the speakers of the stage, making it difficult to have a conversation, and causing a traffic jam for those moving to and from the food truck area. The crowd was really big by 6pm. And massive by 7. I love dog friendly events, but this was much too big of a crowd for the pups, who mostly looked stressed from being constantly run into by strangers who have their eyes on food and aren't looking down. The fleet of baby strollers that swarmed the area was ridiculous. This is an alley after all, not Land Park. It would have been much easier to navigate around the crowd if those were removed. I wasn't sure what to make of the lounge setup, other than it seemed like an ineffective use of space given the massive amount of people at this event by 7pm. It would be a huge improvement if there were more seating available for people. In Artisan Alley, for example, there was a huge space that could have been used for that purpose. I was really happy to see The Roaming Spoon and Conscious Creamery offering awesome vegan eats. If they continue to show up then so will I :)

No traffic around here on Sunday. Most likely due to everyone being at home. The streets were clear…read moreand the mood was calm. Easy free parking was a plus. This mural is very nice and SAC has plenty more to offer to see. So go check them out!! Will be back again to check out more stuff.

This venue is amazing. It's always clean and well maintained. I'm always happy to attend here…read more Location is amazing with lots of nearby restaurants and coffee shops you can walk to.

Safe Credit Union Convention Center and Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center is located in…read moredowntown Sacramento. This was my first time to this venue and we had to pass by the convention center and go around the corner to the performing arts center. All one building just separate entrances. A spacious lobby with a concession stand and an area across the lobby that was set up for the Golden Girls trinkets and souvenirs. I saw the Golden Girls Tour: The Laughs Continue that had its tour stop here. We had orchestra seats and the ushers were polite and helpful; but the signage of the numbers on the seats at the end of the row weren't clear. Maybe with me getting older those things are standing out more. The venue was packed, the space was clean, seats were comfortable, the stage was well done, and brought the set of Golden Girls to life.

I went to watch Ballet classes here , part of the Renaissance Society's Summer Programs . It was so…read morewonderful I can't wait to go to a show. It was fascinating to see the practice .

Excellent company and dancers, I just recently saw their production of The Sleeping Beauty. It was…read morebeautifully danced.