We recently saw the Wizard of Oz show at LifeHouse Theater after not being there for many years. I…read morethink we will be back. You can't get better than this with a community theater / production and you can't beat the price. Many of the musical shows are composed in house (like Wizard of Oz) and are unique to this theater which I didn't know - impressive. I was expecting the same songs as you would expect with such a well known musical, but it was all different and just as enjoyable. There was a few times they added Christian element to the story, but it was subtle and not in your face. The singing talent in the cast was pretty good as was the sound system. There is probably not a bad seat in the place as we sat near the back and had no issues. They have boosters for the kids as well.

My husband and are annual pass holders because we love all their performances. They have such a…read morevariety of plays and it's not so large a theatre you can't see. Every seat is great.

I recently attended a production that the Looking Glass Studio put on at a local school. I was very…read moreimpressed with the how everything was run and how the students performed. My little niece did so well in her play. The acting teacher Ms Sam was very friendly & accommodating, and my niece looked forward to every practice. I will be sending my children to this studio when they are old enough! Staff is knowledgeable. Great family values all around here.

I will start off with the positives. The front office staff have always been very kind,…read moreprofessional, and courteous. The dance lessons were okay and the facility is clean and in a nice shopping center. What turned me off to the studio though is the show and how it was run. First off the Stage manager at the Merry and Bright show was very rude. I got reprimanded and talked to in an unprofessional tone several times while volunteering back stage. Backstage was chaos and volunteers were given no direction besides "keep these children quiet". The dress rehearsal went on for a very long amount of time. My child was in the 8th act out of 29 acts and we were not done until 8pm (with a 6 start time). My child was up way past any acceptable hour for a 3 year old because the rehearsal lasted so long. Also because of the chaotic nature back stage I was fearful that my child might slip away and no one would notice so I stayed backstage even when I wasn't volunteering because I felt they didn't have a good eye on the kids especially the young ones. Lastly the other kinder-theater classes (same age and skill level) were much more prepared for their performance. I thought the teachers would be with the kids or perhaps run them through their dance moves a few times before performance. But this was not the case. My child's teacher was in several acts before and after the little kinders preformed so she wasn't there with them at all. This was extremely poor planning on the part of the studio to put all of her dances before and after her classes dance. Of course all the littles froze on stage because they are three and they played the wrong music. I got a stern talking to on two occasions for miming the dance moves to them when they got scared and froze. I will be canceling our membership and will have my daughter go to a new studio.

I'm a male actor from the republic of South Africa. I moved to the USA just more than 3 years ago…read more I decided to join an acting class in Riverside to freshen up my acting skills here in the USA and to get used to acting with actors from the USA. Jordan Lund guided me and he taught me new acting techniques that I've never though of. Because of the techniques and skills I got from Jordan I've now landed a lead role in an upcoming Netflix series to be aired next year. I highly recommend Jordan to any actor. Doesn't matter if you've been acting for years as I did or if you're new to the industry. You will learn new techniques and the fact that he puts you on camera so you can be analyzed is an amazing learning experience. I also do know that Jordan teaches stage acting too. Riverside Film Acting Class was a good choice for me. Etienne Müller

The inland empire is so blessed to have this studio. Mr…read more Lund regularly challenges his students and knows his craft. He's also very personable and fosters your growth as an actor. Every class is recorded so you can review your progress and skills you need to work on. The classes are incredibly diverse, having a wonderful range of cultures and age groups, making everyone feel welcomed. He's only as serious as you are, so if you want to dive deep into acting, he will provide you with acting scuba gear! If you have a passion for the art, stop your search right now and look no further.

I've seen two performances here, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Into the Woods. I've loved every…read moresingle second of both of them. The cast is always so talented, the choreography is stunning (especially considering the limited spacing), and the costumes and set design are gorgeous and clever. Into the Woods is my personal favorite musical and they did Sondheim justice. I've seen the show on Broadway and this production was comparable to my experience there. Highly highly recommend going to see the shows here and supporting your local theater!

Went here with my young granddaughters to watch their production of " A Christmas Carol" and they…read morewere AWESOME. If you want to see a small up close broadway type play, this is the place to go to. You will not be disappointed as the cast are very talented and the costumes, stage & props were just incredible. I am deaf/hard of hearing and being able to follow the talking and singing up close at these type of stage shows is a blessing for me. I look forward to seeing their other productions in the future.

The current conductor of the Redlands Symphony gave his final performance at the April 16 concert…read moreafter 33 years on the podium. The orchestra has been a community mainstay for many, many years and has been wonderful during those years. The selections usually include old favorites matched with lesser know pieces, and its current conductor's interpretations of those pieces is sometimes very evident. The venue is easy to access with lots of nearby free parking. Even thought the auditorium is listed as a "chapel", it accommodates large audiences and is well suited to the acoustical needs of an orchestra. We look forward t many future events under its new conductor who will have big shoes to fill, but who will benefit from the orchestra's longstanding reputation for excellence.

We are life long concert goers. I studied classical music at university…read more Years ago we would drive to Los Angeles or Orange Country for classical venues. No more! RSO was great under the direction of Jon Robertson and the new conductor Ransom Wilson has taken the symphony to even greater heights. The programming is varied, the short, informative talks before the pieces by Conductor Wilson are valuable and the quality of the orchestra members can not be topped. The cost is a great value. No need to fight LA traffic. Great music is right here.

Came to see the tales and poems of Edgar allen Poe. The duration was exactly 90 minutes. The…read moreactors and actresses were very good. I bought two water bottles a Twix and a Dr Pepper prior to entering for only 8 dollars. It was a cool experience. I have never seen a play or live performance before. Very cool and different experience.

GREAT PLAYS that were presented to the audience. I enjoyed my experience., as the actors and the…read morehole production were outstanding.

I saw The 39 Steps last night and the 7 performers were amazing! It was a 2 hour, non-stop comedy…read moreshow. The 4 actors cleverly changing costumes, accents, and roles with the use of very clever, minimal props and performing "stage hands" was outstanding! Kudos to all involved in this hilarious performance!

A local gem known to Redlands residents but not so much to others is the outdoor theatre on a hill…read moreinside Prospect Park that is perched over the San Bernardino Valley. This cultural resource was originally built and is managed and operated by the nonprofit Redlands Theatre Festival. Here in this small amphitheater, series of up to five live musical productions and plays have been presented to delighted audiences for almost 40 summers. Diane and I just enjoyed viewing the 2013 season debut of the very funny comedic musical "The Andrews Brothers," which involves three men posing as the Andrews Sisters of '40s fame during a USO concert. As always, the acting and singing were very professional and of high quality. This dramatic setting sports good sight lines to the stage below from any of the individual fold-down plastic seats. While there is no center aisle, the concrete rows in front of seats are spacious enough to allow spectators to remain in their seats as other attendees pass by. Stage lighting is good, and acoustics are excellent. This sculpted bowl setting is not particularly large, but it still comfortably seats about 800 theatre goers in close proximity to the stage, creating an intimate relationship and palpable rapport between actors and audience. Despite taking place during the hottest time of the year, all productions begin at 8:30 p.m. So, the outside temperature is usually in the low 80s. A brightly decorated festival tram is available to take theatre goers up and down the hill. But one can walk instead to get a good workout if he or she wishes. And, once again I did. But this time not by choice. After pointing out to Diane as we rode up the hill in the tram how steep the incline was and how lucky we were not to have attempted the uphill climb, as my bad luck would have it, just as we reached our car below after an easy downhill walk right after the production ended, we noted that a camera and binoculars did not make the return trip. For, I had left them behind in a bag under my seat. I felt rather stupid, but paid for my negligence with a near-breathless quick climb to the summit, and a return walk to the car as soon as a festival staffer handed me my bag, with camera and binoculars still inside, just as I reached the top of the theatre steps. I didn't say a word before the lady thrust my possessions at me. She just knew they were mine, declaring, 'You look like a man on a mission." I thanked her for safeguarding my goods, and she replied, "I've got your back!" This was very good, since this was the second time in a month that I left my camera outside in a public place, having to rely on honest employees to make up for my absentminded-ness. The last time was on an outdoor bench at BJ's. I realize the third time may NOT be the charm, so I need to pay much better attention to my valuable personal possessions.

Amazing!!! My hubby booked this group for our Catholic Church wedding ceremony and they did a great…read morejob. They played during the ceremony and Andres made sure to communicate with the church coordinator so they were aware of the rules and to make sure they were respectful at church. During the ceremony I'll be honest it was a little hard for me to concentrate because I just wanted them to keep playing (I love mariachi music) so that I can listen to their soundafter the ceremony they also played some of the songs my husband had requested and all of our guest absolutely loved them! We received many compliments from everyone!!! We would definitely book them again! Thank you again for everything.

Singing was mostly not good, they did not follow our playlist, and Inappropriately sang a…read moredistasteful chant while the aunts and mother of the bride were dancing. They pretty much followed their own flow without asking for our input. They did accommodate our request to wear all white, and they were punctual, but aside from that, I was not very impressed.

Not much here on Saturday mornings... need more vendors... I got some fresh produce…read more.. tomatoes....avocado's... and grapefruit.... It was beautiful outside so everyone had other plans.... I walked to downtown but parking is always a premium...

Absolut perfection above all others in this awesome area! The vendors care about both quality as…read morewell selection. Winn Winn AAA+++

This place is definitely an old school theater. A lot of character; not too big, very nostalgic…read morefeeling of being back in the day at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Classic, and small so expect some delays if you are there for a big show. I went for Ali Siddiq and the doors were to open at a certain time. Things happen. It's still cute!

What a lovely theatre. We love classic movie palaces and drove about 90 minutes to see a show here…read more The size is just right... not too big, not too small. The bathrooms were nicer than I expected. I heard they recently did a renovation and I thought expanding the lobby was a great idea. We saw the ballroom area on the second floor and wow, what a cool space that is. I had a few concerns though which I thought negatively affected my experience. During intermission I couldn't figure out why there was such a hold up exiting the theatre. Yes there were a number of older patrons who walked slow or with walkers, but that is totally fine. When I exited the auditorium I saw this HUGE bottle neck of the men's bathroom line, elevator line, people exiting the theatre and people entering the theatre... and to top it all off... they put the refreshment bar right there. OMG... it was so frustrating and such a bottleneck. I'd consider moving the refreshment bar to the main lobby area which seem to be much more spacious and give more room for the auditorium doors. While I thought the bathrooms were unexpectly large and spacious but there were some concerns I had. The line to the men's bathroom went well into the lobby, but the door needed to be handled by every person in line. I think a door stop might help to prop the door open and so not everyone had to touch the door. Every single person (hopefully) is washing their hands - but with a manual on/off lever, it just stalled the sink line. And, it made a mess with everyone's wet hands handling the faucet lever and walking to the paper towel dispenser. I think they could speed up the line and make less congeston by using automatic on/off faucets. This is what the Pantages recently did and it was a game changer. Same goes with the paper towel dispenser. Everyone had to wave their hand to get the towels to dispense. Ugg, it was sooooo slow. I'd much prefer the towel dispensers which would automatically dispense a towel immediately when one is ripped off. And, worst part, with just 2 dispensers in the men's bathroom, there was one that was not working with dead batteries. OMG... that should be a priority to check before opening the house. In many ways this is just inexcusable.