The Arts are back at Dougherty Station! Music, poetry,…read morevisual art, choir, drama, dance and more. It's a wonderful place for community at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center and I'm hoping to experience as much as possible.

This is a great place. It's a small theatre that allows the audience to have a 'front row' view of…read morethe stage. My daughter had her dance recital here and we're also watching a children's play today. This theatre is conveniently located within the same area as the Dougherty library and the Dougherty Station Community Centre. There's adequate parking and minimal walking distance from the parking lot to the theatre. This is a perfect place to watch any performance. It's not hige, but it can fit a little over 100 people.

First, the good/fine:…read more This is a very nice high school theater that often hosts fairly well-known artists. You can see everything from local recitals to bands you've heard on the radio. Most seats are good. Parking is easy and free. And now, sigh, the bad: The night we were there, after the show my family was accosted by a staffer who was incredibly creepy. She followed us around, listened to our conversation, yelled at us. She was so hostile, it was weird. The other kids and parents who were around noticed and were upset.

Beautiful new venue. Saw the Marshall Tucker Band tonight, good show, great music and 50 years…read morelater going strong. Tons of parking, zero traffic, beautiful new theater, comfy seats, clean restrooms, good lighting and sound. Orchestra/mosh pit area for VIP ticket holders to dance. Only complaint, audio was too loud for the size of the theater.

I came here for a baby shower in East San Ramon, I thought the center was really nice, large and…read morenice outdoor area. I thought it definitely didn't feel cramped and felt very spacious. Lots of ample parking as well. The bathrooms in the center were also nice and cleaned, so I was able to feel comfortable bringing my kids in there. I felt like the room we were in for the party was large and there were definitely options to for the host to be creative with it. The flooring was interesting, it felt like a hybrid between tiles/hardwood and carpet. I believe DVC is also nearby, I think it's walking distance.

This is a great location. It's easy access from Bollinger Canyon Road. And it is just beside the…read morelibrary. It is so convenient. I take my kids here for their dance classes on Saturday. And I take a short walk to exercise while waiting for them to be done. After their class, I take them to the library to play, read, and pick some books. The community center has a lot of facilities: Theater, Gym, Dance Studios, and other function rooms. It's very well-maintained. It's always clean, the bathroom has several stalls, and there's a big waiting area to relax and/or have some snacks. This community center may eventually lose it's quiet and secluded feel when the bridge from the Gale Ranch area is done. Regardless, this place was well-planned and situated.

I was impressed with this theatre. I have been to a few East Bay HS theatres due to my kid's…read moreperformances. I can't help compare the stage, seat arrangements, and backstage setup. This place was very well laid out. The stage is wide. The backstage layout was nicely planned. It was so spacious for the props and performers. The dressing room could be bigger. I did appreciate that they had very accessible restrooms within the dressing room. I also liked the seat layout within the theatre. It provides a good view of the stage regardless which side you were watching. It was a good-sized theatre.

Nice center that was clean and had plenty of parking. We came here for a dance competition and it…read morewas a nice venue

TVYPA is an amazing program for young people that want to perform in a variety of different…read moremusicals. I've been to several different shows and always have been highly entertained, and impressed with how the director Brian has worked with these kids to help show them how to perform on stage.

TVYPA is a blessing to the families of young children in the Tri-Valley East Bay Area. We have…read moreknown the Director Brian for a few years now. He is really passionate about drama and high performance. Since he is a full-time Elementary school teacher, he really knows how to get the best out of these kids. He has a team of excellent choreographers and directors working with him. Their whole team works really hard and the result is a phenomenal production. Drama improves a child's self-confidence in public speaking and provides a great platform for team work. After every performance we are totally awed by the enthusiasm and perfection of the whole team. The only negative I would say is that we are spoilt with TVYPA and would have a tough time doing drama with any other company.

My son has now participated in 3 performances and taken bass and guitar lessons for almost an…read moreentire year. His older brother even joined in for the latest show, which was The Blues. I really cannot say enough about the instruction and overall experience - this is THE way for young musicians to progress as players and as members of a music-making team. The instruction is top notch and the performance experiences are incredible opportunities with pro-level support.

I just went to the School of Rock San Ramon concert in Danville. The kids were amazing. So proud of…read morethe talents they've been blessed with. We left when the CHILDREN started introducing the songs politically and the parents likely weren't in agreement (only one person in the packed out audience clapped). That ruined it. This was supposed to be a celebration of San Ramon's kid's achievements. Politics??? Really? Politics weren't what these parents were here for. More importantly politics are not appropriate when the kids are too young to have strong discernment between what their teachers are telling them to say and what they are seeking to understand and cultivate for themselves. Because they're kids and they're getting a cool opportunity to perform, they might even be too intimidated to refuse to say it ...which is straight up exploitation. School of Rock: please don't manipulate our kids that way, stay in your lane. Parents: be advised that you will not be your child's only moral influence when you send them to this music school. They don't just grow talent. They tell them what to believe and you might not agree.

Great classes and very experienced instructors. It was…read morefun and a wonderful experience. I'm definitely signing up for more classes.

Mark is an amazing instructor and has a long tenure of improv performance that comes across in his…read moreinstruction. Classes are fun and inspiring. Highly recommend.

The initial intro class went well. My daughter seemed interested, so I decided to go ahead & enroll…read moreher. The young lady who was in charge of registration was very sweet & made the process very simple. I don't believe she is still there, as she mentioned she was going away for college. I want to make it clear that this review is not based on her at all because she was very kind & helpful. My daughter joined RTA very excited & looking forward to learning more about dance & theater since she already loves to dance & perform at home. The class she was introduced to was an ongoing class where students can join at any time. Looking back, I don't think that format worked well for a new student, especially because the girls were already familiar with the routines & each other. We went to a couple of classes & I could see my daughter feeling left out & trying to keep up with dances she had never done before. As a parent, you notice when a teacher genuinely makes an effort to engage with a new student & help them feel welcome. I didn't get that impression here. There were moments when I felt like my daughter could have used more encouragement or guidance, especially when the other girls were already comfortable partnering up with one another. I understand that it can be difficult for a new student to come into an established group, but I also feel that is an important part of a teacher's role. Moving forward, an email was sent saying that videos would be available for the girls to practice their dance routine. Every time I checked, there was no video posted. After the third class, my daughter was completely discouraged & no longer wanted to go, which is very unlike her. She plays golf, plays musical instruments, interacts well with others, & generally enjoys trying new activities. We didn't show up to the following classes & I will be fair & say that I could have reached out myself to let them know we weren't planning to continue. However, it honestly seemed like no one even noticed that my daughter had stopped attending. Given that we had enrolled & were being charged monthly, I would have expected at least some type of follow-up or check-in to see how we were doing. Instead, the monthly payments continued to be withdrawn for months. Overall, I was disappointed because my daughter started out genuinely excited about RTA dance/theater & within just a few classes she felt discouraged enough that she didn't want to return. I think there is a lot of potential for a program like this, but I would have liked to see more effort put into welcoming & integrating new students, better communication regarding the practice videos & some type of follow-up when a student suddenly stops attending.

I want to share a story about our family and how Musical Theater, more specifically how RTA…read more(previously Grand Performing Arts) has positively impacted our daughter's lives and our life as a family. My oldest daughter Chloe was bullied in the 2nd and 3rd grade. She was picked on by her peers and then in 3rd grade she was constantly picked on by the same two girls and was physically hurt on a consistent basis by one of them. Based on the observations of Chloe's second grade teacher, Chloe was able to receive some support via a school program run by the school counselor. It was the school counselor that brought to our attention that Chloe's self-confidence needed some support and healing and that by enrolling her in something that allowed her to be creative, to express herself on an individualistic manner, but in a group setting would help her overcome some obstacles. I'm so glad that the school counselor was able to see Chloe. See what she suffered from and seeing what she needed to redirect her on a path of positivity and growth. As we have a family history of depression, I could already see the signs in Chloe and didn't want her to fall into the deep hole I myself fall into time and time again. Soon after, I happened to fall upon a FB Ad for Grand Performing Arts. I contacted Kristi Grand, the Director at the time (and co-founder), shared our story and I felt an immediate connection. That was over 5 years ago. And today, Chloe and her younger sister Ella live, breathe, sleep, eat and dream about the theater. We have found a community/family filled with love, support, positivity, acceptance, and awesome examples of what an awesome place the world would be like if everyone had just a little more singing, dancing and acting in their lives. My husband and I continue to commit ourselves to RTA, supporting them behind the scenes because we BELIEVE in them. Their mission, their vision, their philosophies and we can't thank them enough for saving our little Chloe and bringing us closer as a family. Coach Trent and his staff provide a home away from home for our girls. A place to thrive. A place to be. Join the magic and then you can witness for yourself the proof of what RTA and Musical Theater can do...

I'm a fan of Mortified, so when I heard they were coming to Danville, I had to check it out. And…read moreI'm glad I did, with all new performers and stories I had not yet seen or heard, hilarious readings, and weird moments galore. The venue was lovely and convenient, with a dedicated lot as well as easy street parking right in front, an art gallery in the lobby with quirky pieces I found interesting, a small concessions stand, and a cozy auditorium with standard but comfortable seating and great views from anywhere, even left balcony where I sat. On top of that, I was impressed by the excellent sound and picture quality on the big screen on stage, clear and vibrant. The lighting was decent too. It was on the simple side, but the Village Theatre delivered on all of the elements that create a positive experience for guests.

I just wanted to commend an employee, Lynn for going well over and beyond helping me with an issue…read more She made contact for me and handled it amazingly. She is a rock star and rare in today's world. Thank you so much, Lynn.

My daughter recently performed as Flounder in ICDT!'s Little Mermaid Jr. musical production, and I…read morecan't say enough wonderful things about this performing arts center. This was her first production outside of middle school, and she absolutely loved everything about the experience -- the directors, the supportive and welcoming environment, the incredible energy of ICDT!, and the kindness of the other students and families. We had explored other production programs before, but none felt as organized, communicative, or thoughtfully run as ICDT!. On top of that, ICDT! was incredibly generous in providing our family with a tuition scholarship, which allowed my daughter to have this truly memorable experience. I am forever grateful to ICDT! for supporting her, welcoming her so warmly, and making such a meaningful impact on her life journey. THANK YOU, ICDT!

Very well run! My daughter has done summer camps here for the last 2 summers and enjoyed it a lot…read moreeach time. Instructors do a great job choreographing and teaching the students performance skills. We look forward to doing more classes here in the future!