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    Kirkland Performance Center

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Eva M.

    I almost feel bad giving the Kirkland Performance Center only 3 stars as it's my neighborhood's performance center, and I'm a regular++ kind of theatre attendee. It just doesn't seem like it's hit its stride in terms of what to offer. They have one-off performers that are not their production, the equivalent of renting out the theatre, such as the current Brad Zimmerman's 'My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy'. They have their own performances. They rent it out for community groups' usage. They have hosted movies during Seattle International Film Festival, aka SIFF. Despite the proximity and really a rather nice little theatre with 12 rows and no bad seats, we've seen exactly one show. They're not exactly Issaquah's Village Theatre with full-fledged productions or any of the area's live theatre with some spectacular and bold productions. I kinda wish they would do themed events - maybe silent movies or maybe Asian movie nights since there are plenty of Asians in the area. I bet they can fill some nights if there is more of a beat and theme to their offerings. Well, I'll continue to keep an eye out on what's being shown and hope to find something I like.

    Artemis L.

    I attended the Kirkland Performance Center today with my husband for a one-man comedy/theater show (Brad Zimmerman - VERY funny!!). I have also attended a one-man musical performance here a few years ago (Geoffrey Castle on violin - an amazing talent!!). The acoustics here were excellent, for both the musical performance and the comedy/theater show. The chairs here are very comfortable to sit in. They're padded, which my tush *greatly* appreciates. There is a very small parking lot on-site. My husband and I were really lucky (and very relieved) to nab the very last open parking spot prior to the show today. I imagine parking could be a bit of a pain for those who arrived after we did (we arrived a bit early, which I definitely recommend doing in order to have a better chance of nabbing a great parking spot). Staff was super friendly and bubbly both times that we have been here. I'm very impressed by the quality of the two performing artists that we've seen here thus far. Both artists are at the top of their respective fields, and I loved both performances. I'm very interested in attending future events at the Kirkland Performance Center.

    Steve G.

    Taj Mahal blues tonight was fantastic really good acoustics...special guest to To play harmonica with the band. Very intimate Venue the only downer is parking in Kirkland.

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    Kristine H.

    We were first time visitors to this venue. I had never heard of the centre nor had any information on it other than the scant reviews here and their website itself. Tickets were purchased through their home page and after a gloriously good meal at Trellis, we briskly walked over to the venue to see the Kronos Quartet. It's barely two blocks away, if that. Our seats were row J, basically in the centre of the theatre itself and also in the middle the row. The seats are staggered enough to provide excellent sight lines and the seats were comfortable. The leg room was adequate but I'm one of those patrons who like to stretch out during a show so there can always be more leg room for my tastes. Acoustics were good and the patrons compliant with the requests to turn off anything that beeped. I didn't hear one alarm or ring the entire show which was a nice change. The ushers were friendly and pleasant when we entered and exited. I don't know if they were employees or volunteers. We valet parked at the Heathman so we didn't experience the difficulty parking that others mentioned. After our visit, I placed myself on their e-mailing address to keep abreast of any performances that might be of any interest.

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    A great space for budding theater arts kids, the space is wonderful and like the real deal. It's a…read moresweet experience and one I'd recommend to anyone who wants a truly amateur production. Excellent for family members of the actors and stage crew, as well as younger ones that are new to the theater. It's a great space in which to learn theater etiquette, to watch a show, to dream. Parking available in the lot just outside the strip-mall-like building. No food/snacks allowed inside the theater; bottled water is okay. For the kids, by the kids.

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    Great academy to get kids in acting, singing and theater! The teacher Kelly was high energy and…read moremanaged kids really well. My daughter was always excited to go there. Total value for money! I will enroll my kids for next batch most likely (schedule permitting)

    I arrived on the scene not knowing what to expect. I am a huge theater fan, a huge frozen fan and I…read morelove seeing how different places handle their birthday party offerings. The Scene I was a guest here for a five year old girls birthday from 1-3 PM. The child's class was invited and it was a mix of girls and boys. The format was, sit in a circle, introduce each other, start practicing lyrics and gestures to a song. Kids all go to the bathroom as a group. Eat Pizza / Fruit / Cake. Parents stand in a line behind a table. Performance of two songs. Some observations: Some kids were warmer uppers, like mine. They suggested I could sit in the circle with my kiddo to help her get acclimated. We were 6 minutes late. I did sit for a bit, but had to move to a chair. I did suggest my kid go and talk to a teacher and that seemed to help. There were two boys who kept playing outside the circle and not paying attention and following the rules. I was a bit bothered by this and am not sure what should have happened. 1. I wondered why the parents weren't encouraging their kids to participate. Was it because they were boys? And boys don't need to participate and follow instructions? 2. Why weren't the teachers trying to encourage the boys to participate? Were they assuming that because this was Disney princesses they wouldn't want to? All in all, I can't see everyone ignoring two girls not paying attention and doing their own thing and distracting the group. I feel like boys should be looked after and encouraged just as much as girls. While yes, the parents should have maybe done something, in situations like this, I try not to jump in, and assume the people who are being paid to run a two our event can work to include everyone. Loved that they had all of the kids go to the bathroom. Smart. One of the teachers seemed new, and didn't quite know the songs, she was looking at the more experienced teacher most of the time for guidance. I could see this made the students not know if they should look at her, or look at the obvious leader. Thought they could have done one dress rehearsal before showing the parents. Only one boy participated out of a group of aprox 25. 5-6 boys stood there. To me, this is a failure of inclusion.

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