Excellent and fun production of Mamma Mia! by the Novato Theatre Company! The cast was talented,…read morethe music of ABBA was wonderfully performed, and the energy throughout the show was infectious. A thoroughly enjoyable evening of theater that left the audience smiling and singing along at the end. Highly recommended!

It has been nearly 72 hours since the Sunday matinee MMTC/NTC performance of Alanis Morissette's…read more"Jagged Little Pill" and the choreography, the acting, and the music just continue to play in my head!  Morgan Olson and Evvy Calstrom-March are riveting talents with commanding stage presence. You simply can't take your eyes off of them! Music director Megan Schoenbohm, from whom I sat a mere ten feet from, was herself fascinating to watch as she meticulously and flawlessly conducted her musicians from one Morissette hit to another  (while on guitar and harmonica). The intimate and cozy NTC routinely delivers outstanding productions. Add this one to the long list.

My three kids love Rhythms! My older daughter did musicals with them for years and was so into all…read morethe awesome instruction and camaraderie. She also took private singing lessons from Amanda and they really paid off when she went to do her MSA audition (and got in!). My younger son just finished his first musical and immediately after the show, his twin brother was so impressed, he asked to do a Rhythms musical too. This group is organized and at the top of their teaching game but more than that, they have created a community for kids with lots of outside activities and group cohesion. Everyone feels included and welcomed at Rhythms!

This studio is the perfect one for our family! It's small and personal and they care about making…read morethings FUN for the kids! My daughter has done the musicals there since she was four, as well as some dance classes and camps. She's always excited to go and always excited when she's done. You can tell the teachers really love their jobs, and unlike some studios, the admin (Megan) is super kind, clear and helpful in all studio communications! I seriously don't know what my family would have done without Rhythms during the shut-down--the relationships my kid had with her teachers kept her GOING!! I only wish it were closer to my house. LOL! But it's WORTH the drive to have my daughter participating in this amazing community!

My daughter has been with SingOut Theater throughout this entire year. She auditioned in to the…read morekids competition and performed 'Junglebook' with her team in Sacramento. An intense, exciting time! They won an award for choreography at JTF West! She also did Triple Threat and High school Musical this summer. So to say the least, We Are FANs! We feel so lucky to have Chelsea teaching our daughter! A lovely personality and mentor, a highly skilled dancer and choreographer, a patient and kind Director. The Music Director Kevin warmly and patiently builds the student's musical understanding and performances. His contribution keeps musical standards high and performances enjoyable. The Business Director/Producer Rachel adds the no nonsense behind the scenes taking care of business ballast for all this creativity. We are grateful for her expertise to keep SingOut thriving. My daughter is attending a performing arts school in the fall. We will still be attending Tue/Thurs Musical Theater at SingOut. It is top notch and she loves it!

There is something confusing about the discussions regarding the Diablo Light Opera Co & Diablo…read moreTheater Company. They were one and the same. Originally named DLOC in 1959 when they formed a company performing Gilbert & Sullivan Light Operas. Eventually they changed the name to Diablo Theater Co. They had a youth program called STARS 2000, which continues to this day to operate. Diablo Theater Co. that use to produce large scale Musicals & Light Opera productions at the Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, is no longer in business. STARS 2000 continues as their own company. There is no other youth program that is under the auspices of the Diablo Theater Co. and in fact their studios were sold and are under the ownership of Performing Arts Academy.

I studied piano with D'Arcy for over 25 years. Over time, I began giving solo and chamber music…read moreconcerts. I usually studied classical music, but D'Arcy works in different styles, so I also studied improvisation with her. She's always been flexible about my repertoire and she's really responsive to my needs. After I took D'Arcy's Musical Composition workshop, I was able to notate my own music and developed a deeper understanding and appreciation of piano literature. Because D'Arcy is a composer, she provides a very unique perspective in her teaching. Since studying with D'Arcy, I've gone on to play jazz, pop, blues and latin music. The strong musical background that D'Arcy provided me has helped me to go on to play professionally with various groups. I highly recommend taking Piano Lessons with D'Arcy! 5 stars!

D'Arcy's infectious enthusiasm for music and piano literature inspired my daughter, Ananda. D'Arcy…read morealways made sure that Ananda loved the music they played, giving her complete freedom to choose her repertoire. She played through many pieces for Ananda each time she was about to start a new piece, offering them to her like an international buffet. Ananda received a thorough training in theory, piano technique, music history, analysis, and piano literature in her lessons. During her high school years, Ananda took two piano lessons a week. High school students often stop taking piano lessons due to their increased workload, but she was able to meet Ananda's unique learning style and keep her inspired. Ananda studied with D'Arcy for six years, and continues to play on her own at college. As a parent and professional educational coach, I would highly recommend D'Arcy's piano lessons.

I've had the good fortune of hiring James Harman to perform at a few events (both big and small). I…read morecan't recommend him enough. He always provides the perfect acoustic soundtrack for the festivities. It's amazing how one guy and a guitar can help change the mood/tone of a party. James is very good at reading the room and playing songs that appeal to the audience. He strums everything from the Beatles to Coldplay to big band oldies. He can play it all. And unlike a lot of musicians, he gladly accepts requests. Furthermore, he's professional and friendly. He's always on time. And he def gives you your money's worth. I look forward to working with him again!

I'm a fellow musician / guitarist. Took my 1st guitar lesson July 10, 1960. Yikes!…read more James is melodious, engagingly rhythmic, and a pleasure to hear. He'd be a great entertainer for your next house party.

This is an excellent place to go to watch community performers! A friend of mine has a daughter…read morevery interested in drama and he got me very interested in the shows put on by the Marin Summer Theater Company. I've already purchased our tickets for Gypsy coming up in July. Try it!! You'll really enjoy the productions while supporting our local thespians!

This is a wonderful program! I always see amazing shows. The young people are so talented and the…read moredirection is very professional.

Our family has participated in shows with Katia and Company for the last three years, and we have…read moremany more years ahead of us. Done right, performing builds confidence, teamwork, timing, problem solving, and resilience. We've recognized all of these qualities developing in our boys, and they have an absolute blast on stage. My husband and I really appreciate Katia's whole-child approach to this work. She has long-term relationships with former cast mates who are now staff working with young thespians. We also attend the teen productions which have been stellar. If your child is curious about theatre, I suggest starting by attending a show and then participating in a week-long summer camp. I suspect they'll be hooked!

My daughter was just in their production of Frozen jr and she loved it! She gained so much…read moreconfidence and I loved seeing her light up on stage. The show itself was fantastic. The parents aren't really involved in the process so I had no expectations going into it but it was amazing! The older kids were outstanding. We will be back!

Jerry Schultz is AMAZING!!! Our daughter had mixed Mexican Wedding. Jerry made sure the music was…read moremixed pop and Mexican. He let us use his microphone to give speeches and toasts. Sound quality was wonderful. Nilda was busy snapping pics in the photo booth. The event was outside. Jerry tucked in a corner out of the way, but very much part of the reception. This is the second time I have used Jerry's DJ services. I will use him again!

Jerry was our DJ for the grand opening of our Teriyaki Madness Novato Shop - he was wonderful,…read morereally got the crowd to enjoy themselves - great choice of music and brought hula hoops - I highly recommend him for any event you may be thinking about!!

Always a fun time strolling around shopping, enjoying the food, music & a nice glass of wine. The…read morepuppet show and bungee jumping is super cool. Great music.

Annica is a fun and knowledgeable dance instructor who can quickly adapt the lessen to your…read moreexperience, goals, partner needs, etc. She is fun and adaptable. From rank beginner to seasoned competitors - she teach all types!

Annica Menicutch at Marin Dancesport is an excellent dance instructor! She is great at explaining…read morenew steps and routines. She makes dancing fun. I highly recommend both her private and group lessons. She's amazing!