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Loved the aesthetic of the space
Tiffany H.

I cannot recommend Little Boxes Theater enough! I rented the space for a night to produce a proof of concept for an investor and I could not have found a better location or staff. Kitty and Aaron were so helpful, flexible with the unforseen changes we had to make to our original plan, and just generally fun people to work with. The space was perfect for our needs and I would love to do a full production there someday. I will definitely be back!

Shay T.

An incredible spot, really unique and different. We've seen several captivating, intimate circus shows here and have also participated in their art shoots, as well as hosting events over the years. Whether you're an aerial performer or an admirer of the performing arts, they cater to both performers and spectators with genuine warmth and inclusivity. A wonderful space filled with talent and camaraderie. Highly recommend!

Bianca C.

I've been to Little Boxes Theater a few times now and I've never been disappointed :). It's an awesome, unassuming venue that's perfect for shows, photoshoots, classes, etc. - basically anything creative! Some slight issues (but not really): - Once you arrive at the building, the theater can be a little tricky to find since signage is limited (I guess I should have read the website better lol), but it's basically upstairs (2nd floor) and to the right. - On a similar note (and in agreement with another review I read), it can be confusing for first-timers since even after you're inside the venue, it's not totally clear what areas are in and out of bounds. Besides that, I can't really think of anything else, so all good. I did my first photoshoot here and the photos turned out amazinggg. I would highly recommend it and I'm seriously considering doing another one soon.

Flash Dance!
James M.

As a photographer I have worked at Little Boxes Theater several times. This past weekend I booked a three hour block on time for their "Rain" setup and brought three models who were a little unsure of the whole concept, but wanted to do it. Kitty handled all of our pre-booking questions pleasantly and professionally. Aaron greeted us, and went over all of the safety precautions in place, water and electricity don't go well together! The three models took turns "in the rain" and Aaron was a huge help in offering posing ideas and even helped a couple of them pose on the Lyra hoop, again, with lots of safety talk. Everything about the experience was A+++, the models said this was the best thing they have done and are anxious to do it again in the future. Between the Rain and Powder shoots they put on, I will be a long time customer!

Ensemble Rehearsal for Verdi's Macbeth at Little Boxes Theater
Vismaya L.

3/31/2020 A review of sorts, to whoever might be interested in performance, creativity or live theatre.... Anyone who has searched for a performance space in San Francisco will tell you that it is a monumental endeavor not be take on by the faint of heart! Depending on your project, your artistic vision, your personal stamina and, not least, your budget, you will eventually come to the conclusion that, regardless of its reputation for open-mindedness and creativity, it is practically impossible to find a place in the windy city that is truly workable. I, though I am notably stubborn in certain regards, had, after searching for and visiting a multitude of possible locations for just about half a year, come to the conclusion that what I was looking for did not, in fact, exist. I had just one more theatre to look at before completely giving up....Thank goodness I had not, because the minute I stepped into Little Boxes Theatre, I knew I had finally arrived at the place I was looking for!!! There is an air about the place that is very hard to describe. Located in a warehouse near 3rd St., there is no exterior indication that would lead you to believe how warm, welcoming and compelling the place will feel once you get inside. High ceilings, tiered comfortable seating, a large open performance area, one senses an artistic openness, spatial malleability and a naturally inclusive intelligence to the space the minute you walk in the door. The same characteristics with which I would describe the folks who are the heart and soul of this theater - Aaron and Christina! Dancers, models, photographers, producers, entrepreneurs, set design/builders, directors, creative collaborators, Aaron and Kitty (Christina) can make almost anything happen in that space. And we did! Though an opera had never been produced at Little Boxes before our production, with the help of Aaron, Kitty and a host of others, we produced a chamber version of Verdi's Macbeth that was unlike any other! Though there were challenges, of course, the theater proved to be an amazing place to bring that provocative musical story to life. Little Boxes Theater is an extraordinary, completely unique place. Anything you can imagine can be created there. As long as Aaron and Kitty are there, Teatro Mistral will be located there too! Vismaya Lhi - Artistic Director Teatro Mistral

Ross T.

Okay you all if you are doing an event no matter what it is (dance show, circus, theatre, photo shoot, bdsm party, pony show, reptile convention, etc) this is the place you want to go. Aaron and Christina (Kitty) are like an old school comedy team kind of like if Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez got gene spliced with Archie and Edith Bunker then injected with modern day California woke-ness. They make your event shine and sparkle, or in my case they helped transform their entire venue into a side show in a detritus filled dump. Their space has literally any possibility. A long black box theater with capability to move the lights and seating around. Kitty will welcome you in and might crack some jokes about death which will make Aaron (who is basically the accomplished ballet dancer love child of Popeye and Marlon Brando) to get a little nervous. Then they will both help you achieve your vision. The atmosphere of this venue is hip! There's sexy photos all over the walls from very artsy photo shoots that have been done at the venue. and water tanks and contraptions (many from the old Kink studios at the Armory that are art pieces in of themselves). Great atmosphere. Sexy hosts. There's also a bar here and Kitty does a great job making drinks that fit the theme of your occasion. In our case the drinks were "Melting Iceberg" and "Nuclear Mud." And contrary to the titles they were delicious! THIS PLACE IS A SAN FRANCISCO GEM! Seriously not many places left like this in SF for events. They were so accommodating and the work we developed there (which currently is nominated for SIX Theatre Bay Area Awards) could not have reached the place it did without their help and investment. GO THERE AND BOOK YOUR EVENT! You won't regret it. It is an authentic SF experience to work with these dedicated art curators.

Powder photoshoot at Little Boxes - November 2018
Michelle O.

Awesome creative space for local (and not-local) artists! I've done two shoots at Little Boxes this year, and both times everyone was so gracious and helpful! I very recently signed up to do one of their powder photoshoots and had so much fun! Even after an entire day of shooting, everyone at the theater was still so enthusiastic and wonderful to work with. For the powder photoshoot, they provided photographers, guidance, and help with throwing flour in order to get the best shots. I brought a memory card and was immediately able to bring all of the RAW images home with me. I highly recommend checking out their lovely space and participating in one of their shoots! I will most certainly return for more future projects. Thank you guys!

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