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    Grove Theater Center

    4.5 (13 reviews)

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    "A Christmas Carol," play - wonderful matinee play on a windy Sunday with my complimentary hot cocoa, yay!
    Kim T.

    Purchased from Livingsocial "A Christmas Carol," play with complimentary hot drink (tea, cocoa or coffee) before the show. I saw "A Christmas Carol," at the South Coast Repetory in Orange County last year, and wanted to check out this play this year. Easiest way to find this theater - Google Map Creative Arts Center Gallery on 1110 W. Clark Ave., and park in the lot and walk towards the softball field and there's a white building in front that will post banners/flyers of the Grove Theater Center. Got to the theater, I checked in and got my free hot drink (hot cocoa - they didn't have hot apple cider), and took pictures all over. They also sell snacks and other drinks too. They start letting people in about 10mins before showing. The ambience is relaxing and they had Greensleeves and Christmas carols playing before the show. Once the play started, I didn't take anymore pics out of respect. This play is a three player production with no set background other than a large table used in the center stage. The players act out verbally and physically, and you use your imagination for the background scenes. I ended up using Jim Carrey's cartoon version to follow the scenes in my mind. The only thing each player used was a large velvet scarf that they use to create the characters they are playing. Frank Simons (Man), Jenna Augen (Woman), and David Allen Jones (Scrooge) did an amazing job. They were funny, engaging and full of energy. They nailed every aspect of the play within 80 minutes with no intemission. I enjoyed it very much. I thought it would have been boring with no set backgrounds or additional players, but nope - those three were terrific!!! One star off: Small and intimate theater - seats about 100 people and the seats are hella small! You will be rubbing elbows with your seat mates, lol! I was fortunate that the couples sitting to both my sides were women since they were cuddling with their guys and so I got the elbow rests all to myself, lol! Also, my butt was actually hurting towards the end. Ideally, it would be nice if they got better, cushier seats, lol! Yup - this place us worth coming to see another show again - I dig it!

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    Brought my two boys and six others to see a "A Christmas Carol" and loved every moment.

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    The Victory Theatre Center

    4.4(25 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Theatre is right on Victory Blvd surrounded by residential streets. Parking seemed plentiful (&…read moreyou can park in residential as well but no parking lot itself). As for the venue, the Sunday performances require masks and when a customer in front of me inquired about it the staff member indicated that they offer Sundays for those customers who want to wear masks. Doesn't make sense to me because if a customer wants to wear a mask during any performance in this venue they should be able to. Upon that said, there were a few customers not wearing any masks (again, makes no sense). The other con is they offer refreshments for sale at reasonable prices; however, you cannot take them into the theatre. I have only been to one other theatre that did not allow food nor drinks so you have to arrive early if you want refreshments or you can purchase during the intermission but have to hurry to finish up. Although staff was friendly and informative, the venue was cramped although plenty of seating is available. I doubt I will patronize this theatre again unless it was a "to die for" performance showing.

    On July 13th, 2024 , My wife and I went to the Victory Theatre Center to see/hear a wonderful…read moresinger, Elena Gilliam, and her five piece back-up band. We were greeted by Kent, a very friendly gentleman who met us at the door and answered all our questions. The staff served snacks before the show. This was our first visit to the Victory Theatre Center. The Theater seats were very comfortable, a great sound system, and Elena is a very talented singer. We will definitely return to this very friendly theater and we hope to see Kent again.

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    Archway Theatre Company - Much Ado 2015

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    4.9(15 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Archway is a gem in the rough! I've seen two plays here and both were fantastic! While there were…read moremore actors in Cierno de Bergerac than there were audience members, the performance was outstanding! We just saw Six Actors in Search of an Author, and while this was a very complex play, the actors were fabulous! All the actors certainly put in time to give a great show. Can't wait to see the next one.

    I've been out in LA for two years and I am happy to have finally found a theater that keeps its…read morefocus on solely the quality of the performances of its actors. The theater itself has a very bare-bones, pure theater feel which I never imagined existed out in tinsel town. I have never been happier to be wrong. Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a performance of Hamlet. The cast was completely solid, lead by Christopher Karbo taking on perhaps the most difficult character in literature and making it look easy. He commands the stage with such a strong presence; during his performance of each soliloquy it felt like an intimate friend taking each individual audience member aside and really having a heart-to-heart with them. It felt so raw, and true. Eric Castro and Mary Carrig give excellent supporting performances. Each line was delivered with such passion. It was absolutely a fantastic show, and a great way to return to watching theater performances on a personal note.

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