I have been taking lessons with Davin for almost a year and a half. Davin is a talented and…read moreinspiring teacher who will help you grow and learn about who you are as a singer. He has a professional demeanor and a friendly ability to clearly communicate with each student on an individual level. He celebrates the strengths and achievements in your process, speaks to habits, and helps break down those walls that we so often put up (I know I do). After every lesson I step out feeling freer, happier, and more confident. There is a great difference in who I am now vocally and who I was when I walked into my first lesson with him over a year ago. Also...Missy is new to Davin Youngs Voice and she is fantastic as well! I have taken a lesson with her and she is personable and professional. She's also crazy-talented and understands why we do what we do and how to enhance our singing technique. She is a great addition!

I've been working with Davin for over a year. As an actor who has also attended an arts…read moreconservatory and has taken singing lessons over the years, he's one of the best vocal teachers I've worked with. Seeking to improve my talents as a vocalist, I've also taken group as well as private lessons at Old Town School of Music. I personally find private lessons to be of much more use than group lessons as it affords much more time to address the technical concerns(bad habits, posture, etc.) that are holding me back. A satisfying one on one dynamic with a private vocal coach can be much more difficult to find. I've had teachers where the lessons don't seem like they're building on anything; the "arc" of the lessons seems disconnected. As a private teacher, Davin is the best I've worked with. What I like about him is that he will keep on me about my bad habits and he's not afraid to be direct with his criticism(another peeve I have about some private coaches is that they are afraid to lose you as a client so they tend to sugarcoat things). Anyhoo, I heartily recommend him as a teacher. I joked with him once that as a starving artist, I have a budget: Rice, Beans and Singing Lessons. And it's true. Finding your voice as a singer is one of the most satisfying and amazing things you can do and with his help, I'm well on my way. Thanks, dude!

We've done camps and many birthdays here and it's always for the kids. The staff all truly love…read moreworking with kids and it shows. We did the camp for the first time this year and they did some really fun but educational stuffy son loved. We'll try the other themes for camp next year for sure. Also there's a coffee shop in the same building where you can get your caffeine and a pastry without leaving the building.

Both my children have enjoyed KSL for years. Great interactive programming. This summer, however,…read moreI messed up and registered the wrong kid. KSL went above and beyond to work through the logistics. We could have managed alternate childcare for our 6-year-old, but it would have been difficult to soothe his crushed soul. Thank you, KSL!

I graduated from Players Workshop in Summer 2001…read more As a stage and film actor, I find the training provided at PW extremely useful and inspiring. Thank you, instructors Steve Roath and Jeff!

If making choices in life are a challenge in any aspect of life or career, this program is for you!…read morePlayers Workshop will help to fine tune your ability to access your internal creative core. Once you have started unlocking and breaking down your fears and barriers, your ability to give presentations, engage in conversation and perform in life are at a renewed and heightened level. This program is great for developing teamwork skills and being able to trust your inner self.

We had a lovely afternoon experiencing Theater of the Mind, and it turned out to be a great…read moreengaging and thought-provoking immersive experience. This is not traditional theater where you simply sit and watch. Instead, it is a hands-on, sensory experience that invites participants to use sight, sound, touch, memory, and perception to explore how perspective shapes our understanding of the world. It is clever, creative, and exceptionally well executed. One of the highlights was our David - Kelli Simpkins, who was absolutely fantastic. She brought an energy and presence that reminded me very much of David Byrne, one of the creators of the experience, alongside Mala Gaonkar. She managed to be both engaging and thought-provoking while guiding participants through the experience. What made the afternoon especially enjoyable was sharing it with friends. There were three couples in our group, and the conversations did not end when the experience was over. We found ourselves discussing what we had seen, felt, remembered, and interpreted long afterward. To me, that is always the sign of something worthwhile, it continues to live in your mind after you leave. The entire production is imaginative, intelligent, and playful while also encouraging reflection about perception, memory, and the way each of us experiences reality differently. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys immersive experiences, creative storytelling.

Just like life, Theater of the Mind is what you make of it! If you are open-minded, are willing to…read morelearn from others, and willing to fully participate, then I think this 75 immersive journey is quite lovely. I want to leave the experience itself to be carefully unwrapped by you, but I will say everything is brilliantly curated down to the smallest details, fun and educational, and something that I will definitely carry with me for the rest of my life. It is no tech allowed, but they do provide you with small, clean lockers and a lock + key for free to use while you are there. Restrooms, snacks and drink while you wait, merch, etc. I hope the Goodman continues to bring more experiences like this to life! (Masquerade, anyone?!?)

I took my friend here last night for her birthday celebration because I thought it would be a great…read moreway to spend a night out and have a good laugh. Neither of us had been here before, so it was a little risky not knowing the club at all. There was plenty of parking, and we got there early so we'd have time to chat. Kim, the owner, greeted us as we came into the place, and we immediately felt warmly welcomed and excited to be there! Since I had purchased tickets online, Kim had reserved our seats in advance. She walked us back to the event area, which looked clean and inviting (although it was a little bright for my personal preference). Every seat in the place is a good seat; there were essentially 4 "rows" of seats, with 2 people in 1 row sharing a table, and then 2 people directly behind them sharing the same table. Both acts in the show were hilarious: Kristen Toomey and Chelsea Hood. They both interacted with the audience. We had a fantastic time! Oh, they also offer water, soda, popcorn, and M&M peanuts for purchase. We will definitely be back here to enjoy more comedy! I truly hope this place finds success in Glenview and stays a very long time!

Great classes. Everyone kind and inclusive. Environment is terrific! Highly recommendread more

We LOVE Kiddie Academy of Mt. Prospect. Enrolled our 3yo after a subpar experience elsewhere and…read morewere very apprehensive about the transition. We attended an open house event, took the plunge, and so glad we did. Every single staff member is friendly, warm, competent, and caring. There hasn't been turnover issues like most places, and it shows that the team is happy. We are always greeted by name, and it feels like a big family. KAMP is also very involved in the community which is nice. Our teachers, Ms. Kim and Ms. Monika are so amazing; I can't say enough good things about them. They care about the kids like their own. Chef Mike whips up nutritious and tasty foods. The leadership, Ms. Natalie, Ms. Maxine, and Ms. LuAnn (interim) are fantastic. KAMP is not inexpensive, but well worth the value. Our little girl has grown, learned so much and loves school. Thank you KAMP team for all your hard work and giving us peace of mind! You all are the best.

Amazing Staff. Made process super easy. My son enjoyed his stay and learnings. Loved all the…read moreactivities they planned and outdoor play they received.

So cute!! We had my daughters first birthday and hired Creventive Puppet Company to preform Little…read moreRed Riding Hood. It was the centerpiece of her birthday by far!! The stage was amazing! So put together and professional. The puppets were adorable and the performance was priceless! I thought my daughter would be too little and it would be more for our guests and their kids but she loved it! She was reaching out to them the entire time and they sang her Happy Birthday. It was so much better than another balloon man or face painter.... hire them!!! They would be great for a school or daycare too!

We hired Creventive for our son's 4th birthday party and everyone loved the show. The puppets are…read moreadorable and very funny. Connor was very responsive and easy to work with.

My son went here for a year in the transitional kindergarten class and we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers were very welcoming, patient, and intentional with him. My son had some emotional regulation issues and they were so accommodating and even worked with his therapist to ensure they were supporting him in the best way possible. The administration team is also amazing and often supported my son when he was having a hard time in the classroom, worked with me and his therapist to give him what he needed, and always responded to him with love and kindness. He has shown soooo much improvement this year because of their love and support for him. We are so grateful for our experience there and would highly recommend this place to anyone! Because if them, I feel confident sending him to kindergarten!

This review is directed to the director and office staff at Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights:…read more Hi Ms. Preeti or anyone at Kiddie Academy that can help us, I have called your office at Arlington Heights multiple times (at least 10+ times) to get our account closed and the balance refunded. I am always told by someone who picks up the phone at your office that the Accounting Department is looking into it and that I will receive a callback shortly, but I have not received a single call back since the 9+ months that I have been trying to reach you. After not receiving a call back or a response by email even once after multiple attempts to reach out to you, I have decided to write to you on Facebook in the hope that this message might reach you. I am honestly frustrated with the lack of response from your office. I shouldn't think that an account closing process would be so difficult and drawn out. I running out of options on how to get this resolved. It is unfortunate that after being a family at Kiddie Academy for so long, we are being completely ignored when asking for our account balance to be refunded.