Someone smashed the window in the front? Homeless situation is very destructive. Makes me…read moreconcerned about my safety.

This is a great community theatre! It's a Vaudeville-era playhouse, but it's been renovated and is…read morein great condition. The management gets terrific Northern California talent, but the venue is also rented frequently to local area public and private schools for graduation ceremonies. I have recently seen both the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra (performing with the San Ramon Valley Chorale) and ZZ Tush -- a ZZ Top tribute band. Both were excellent performances. Check out their website, www.elcampaniltheatre.com, to see what they have coming up.

We love it here!…read more Both of my daughters are enrolled in musical theater here. When I reached out the staff was super responsive (shoutout to Lauren). She helped me find the right class for them. We enrolled, my girls enjoyed it and even got this super cute welcome box. It made my girls day. There are so many classes. I recommend coming for a trial and taking a look at the lists. There's dance, singing, performing arts. The reality is there's something for everyone looking for performance based classes. They are attentive to the kids and so far this has been a fantastic experience. This place is located near Brentwood fine meats. Parking lot out front so easy access. The kids perform in studios and while you can't see inside you can watch them on zoom. I thought that was pretty creative. Highly recommend!

My daughter just started back at ECPAC 6 months ago after leaving for a couple years & going to a…read moredifferent studio. She previously danced here from age 2.5 to 5. We decided to leave at the end of 2021 because the studio was still requiring masks & it was my personal choice to no longer mask my children at that point. We also felt like it was impersonal due to so many kids, teachers, & classes. The move was right for us at the time. Fast forward to my daughter being 7.5 & wanting to take more classes & possibly start competing, back to ECPAC we go! They were very receptive to having us back, there was clearly no hard feelings. Lauren at the front desk is always kind & helpful. I feel like I bother her with questions all the time! The email communication is great as well. We're happy with our decision to give ECPAC another try. It seems that they're always striving to improve which I appreciate. It's funny because one of the reasons we left (too many classes) is the main reason we returned!

I love this venue Give it a try right across the street from the Mecca Restaurant in Pittsburg Ca …read more Beautiful City on the Delta Check out upcoming shows right here in Town

Had BIG fun The show was really very entertaining. Nice venue-definitely going back.read more

How about dinner and a show? Have you considered downtown…read moreConcord? This theatre offers a thought- provoking and entertaining opportunity to see live theater in Concord - the only opportunity in fact. I've see several shows here and each one has engaged me in different ways. There is just something you will never get from a movie that you can get with these live performances. This unusual location, set in an old bank building, offers an intimate setting where you can enrich your mind with theatre, see (and possibly own) original intriguing visual art produced by local artists, and - BONUS - see a real bank vault. Come to downtown Concord, plenty of delicious restaurants and parking as well as being accessible via BART.

Went to a Mark Twain reading last night - so good. It was 'Extracts from Adam's Diary and from…read moreEve's Diary'. There were twenty readers 10 women and 10 men - and it was magnificent! The story was hilarious and having different voices read Eve and Adam was brilliant.

I have taken the online yoga and adult ballet classes. Ms. Sarah and Ms. Sharon are great teachers…read more They are really calm and move with the flow of the class. I really appreciate their patience as I am new to both types of classes but being home a lot, I know I needed to keep my body moving. I always feel pretty calm after either class I take. Payment is also super easy. Love the Venmo option! I've never had any issues. I follow Pittsburg Performing Arts on Instagram and I like how they update any schedule changes really quickly. Helps me plan my weekly schedule! Also, when I send a message via Instagram, I always get a response within the day if not a couple of hours. Great experience!

My daughter has been taking dance lessons in ballet, lyrical/jazz, and hip hop here for about 2…read moreyears now. Every instructor she's had has brought out the best in her and has inspired her to do more in dance. The lessons she's learned here go way beyond how to plié or jeté. With the help of the instructors here, she's learned to come out of her shell, to work with a team, and to perform. The director Miss Sharon's love of dance and of her community is infectious and that feeling trickles down to everyone else who works there. Miss Brittany, who manages the studio, is always easy to reach and is very thorough when answering any questions you may have. Miss Celine, Miss Jessica, Miss Jeannette, and Mr. Ricky have all taught my daughter and each one of them has challenged her to dance better while having fun. If you're thinking about putting your child in dance or even if you'd like to dance yourself, I would highly recommend you give Pittsburg Performing Arts Academy a try. You just might love it like we do!

Hands down the most fun and welcoming Hula & Tahitian studio! As a beginner, I felt so supported,…read moreand the energy here is amazing. 10/10 recommend!

We asked the Mau Loa Ohana for a private dance performance as part of our annual church Mystery…read moreNight that was based on a Hawaiian luau. Kiana was more than willing to arrange the show at our home in Vacaville, despite the distance from their Antioch home-base. The price was so reasonable, we actually paid her more than she asked. Our guests loved the show. As a church group, we especially appreciated the dance to a praise song. The show was the key to the success of our annual event. Kiana was amazing in managing the event. She communicated with us very well from my first contact through the last. She always answered my calls or responded very quickly. There was a last minute hiccup (car accident on the way to our event) that prevented one of the three planned dancers from coming. Kiana let us know what happened and instead of cancelling, she came up with a wonderful on-time back-up plan. We could not have been more pleased. Thanks so much to you Kiana, as well as to the wonderful dancers. Mahalo!

My daughter started dancing here when she was 8 -- she's now 14 and in high school, and leaving was…read moretruly bittersweet. What has always stood out most is the incredible compassion and understanding from the owner and staff. During a time when I was navigating custody schedule challenges, they went above and beyond to accommodate us so my daughter could continue doing what she loved. When our family went through the loss of my son, the studio, along with dance parents surrounded us with love and support. They offered comfort and kindness in ways that meant the world to us, even stepping in to help with costumes and details when things felt overwhelming. They truly showed up like family. This studio isn't just about dance; it's about community, heart, and helping kids grow with confidence. We'll always be grateful for the years we spent there and the memories we've made.

I will start by saying that I am not surprised this place received low starts. I do not recommend…read morethis place! I had a disappointing experience with Step2This business. I was attempting to enroll my son in one of their classes, and I mentioned that I was having difficulty with the online registration process due to being neurotypical. Unfortunately, instead of receiving the help and support I expected, the lady handling my inquiry completely ignored my messages for an entire week, just two days before the class was scheduled to start. Frustrated by the lack of response, I sent her a fourth message yesterday, informing her that I was no longer interested and that I had filed an ADA complaint regarding their handling of the situation. Surprisingly, she responded immediately after I mentioned the complaint. All of this has left my son feeling very disappointed about not being able to attend the class he was looking forward to. I do not recommend this business.

Jed has been the private vocal instructor for both of my children for many years. He is a complete…read morejoy to work with! His vocal expertise has helped them improve their ranges and abilities immensely. Lessons are a positive confidence building experience that are completely customized for each student and their individual goals. Most recently he worked with my daughter to help her prepare for her first college audition. Not only did she get into her college's elite touring show choir but she was one of two freshmen cast in their fall musical as well! Mr. Da Roza has experience has the vocal and orchestra director for Livermore High's musical productions as well as other local children's theater organizations. The students adore and look forward to working with him year after year. Our family gives Jed the highest recommendation and will continue private vocal instruction with him!

Jed is amazing!! He has coached my daughter through private lessons as well as her theater group…read morefor years. He has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a ton of experience in Bay Area theater (both directing and performing). He also works with Livermore High's theater department as their musical director. Jed will customize a lesson plan specific to your needs including warm-ups, vocal exercises to improve range and increase projection, and then will work with you on specific songs or weaknesses. He can also teach you various techniques to use when acting while singing. Jed has great rapport with the kids and is extremely patient. His teaching will not only improve your vocal abilities, but will also build your confidence. Highly recommend Jed :)

CTC always puts on great, entertaining shows. The next show is "Working" a musical based on the…read moreStuds Terkel book of the same name. Oct. 13-28 Endeavor Hall 6008 Center Street, Clayton. Claytontheatrecompany.com

The Clayton Community Theatre (Roxanne Pardi, Managing Director & La Tonya Watts, Artistic…read moreDirector) is wonderful! My wife & I took in the recent "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" - we enjoyed the play so much, that we saw it not just once, but twice. The ambiance, the acting & musical talent, the directing, & the price point, were excellent. I would highly recommend them to anyone. RGJW.