The Eisemann Center is a class act venue! I have been here for various events and performances…read more(Menopause the Musical, Beatles Tribute concert and other musical events during Wildflower festival) over the years and it is always a 5 star venue. This visit was to attend the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, "Stars of The Future" in the Hill Performance Hall. Everyone was so cheerful and welcoming- from the debutante greeters at the front door, to the ticket taker at the aisle entrances. We had great seats up in the mezzanine level. The acoustics are excellent, especially for a symphony! There is a covered parking garage located right next to the venue, as well as some street parking and valet parking available. The grounds are well lit, the facility and the restrooms are very clean and the seats are very comfortable. There is usually a beautiful fountain out in front, but it is currently closed due to nearby construction. A variety of concessions and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the lobby. There is a beautiful art gallery upstairs that spotlights various artists on a rotating schedule. If your special event takes you to the Eisemann Center, you can be assured that you will enjoy this venue!

If you live in the City of Richardson or the surrounding area, the Eisemann Performing Arts Center…read moreis a nice mid-size venue to see a wide range of culturally unique shows you won't find elsewhere in the DFW metroplex. Personally, I have only paid to see less than a handful of shows here over a decade of living here because content, while somewhat intriguing, is at a price point I'm still not willing to pay for. They tend to bring a lot of tribute bands, which I am not a fan of. This year they have a lot of jazz and brass bands which I wouldn't mind seeing, I'm just not willing to pay more than $60 especially when I have competing activities and entertainment. Shows I have seen here include the author of "Catch Me If You Can". There was a Leonardo deCaprio movie about it. It was really well done because it discussed scams that are prevalent. The AARP sponsored that event. My local NPR station KERA sponsored Bill Gates to speak about his recent book/memoire. Mark Cuban interviewed him. That was also very interesting. Other shows I've paid for include Ballet Folklorico de Mexico and the local Richardson Symphony. Both were great. I recently started volunteering here as an usher/ticket taker. I also volunteer in the administration office on occasion. As an usher, you are expected to stay inside of the venue during the show to help guests to their seats, prevent show disruptions, and assist with emergencies. This also means you might get to see some shows. The most popular shows get booked immediately by the volunteer old-timers who have been doing this for a long time. Starting out, you are more likely to see a show entirely performed in Hindi or body building competition. Both can be mind-numbingly boring, especially if you don't understand Hindi or after watching the first 5 minutes of young women placing themselves in demeaning butt-clenching poses with legs spread apart in a skimpy bikini while on heels. You aren't allowed to use your cell phone and it is too dark to read a book, so expect to day dream for a few hours until your shift is over. The good news about volunteering here is that you get to pick your schedule. You select the shows you are available to attend. Most are on the weekend evenings, but there are a few events that happen during the workdays. You will be expected to wear black pants and a white collar button down tucked in. They supply the vest, the name badge, light, and walkie-talkie. They also provide very thorough training. Learning the venue layout takes time, but you are paired with an experienced volunteer that helps you through it all. The Eisemann Center is a public building, and open Monday-Friday from 9-5. You can come work in their beautiful lobby. It is well lit, has A/C, and free WiFi is provided by the city. The sensory chairs wrap you in a cocoon so you can easily focus on your work. Unfortunately the tables aren't ergonomically designed for laptop work, but it is nice to know you can hangout here for free if you need to do a quick meeting.

A boffo show will always get us back again; this time for 'Grease The Musical'. Amazing what a…read moretalented cast and crew can do with a few props and limited stage area. I posted a few photos of upcoming productions so put them on your short list of things to do in DFW.

I took a gamble on a small, local theater that was performing the musical stage production of the…read morepopular Mel Brooks film Young Frankenstein. My husband and I love and often quote the cult classic film, so I optimistically bought tickets through RCT website for the last weekend the stage production was playing. The theater is tucked into a rarely visited strip mall. There was lots of parking. The entrance lobby was quite plain, but spacious. At the end of the hall, we picked up our tickets at will call. Around the corner was a small concession stand selling cute, small buckets of old, stale popcorn, cookies, soda as well as beer and wine. The theater area has old cinema seats on a raked platform. You could clearly see the stage since the seats were well staggered so you weren't looking at the back of someone's head. Unfortunately , the seats never seem wide enough, and you always find yourself fighting for the shared armrest. At least the bottom cushion was supportive and comfortable. I could have easily sat there through both acts and the intermission. The cast was phenomenal! They sang beautifully, danced with decent precision, strutted around in some amazing costumes while taking us on a near perfect rendition of the actual movie. Lighting and background sets were somewhat limited, but what they had worked great and didn't detract from the show. The comedy was there and they even threw in a few extra jabs at local politicians to the delight of the audience. It appears they focus on some classic theater productions throughout the year. Shows that are known and loved by everyone (White Christmas, Annie, Mamma Mia, etc.). It seems like a winning formula that is working for them. I wouldn't hesitate to come back for another date night.

Such a cute theater! My husband and I both highly recommend you go check out a show. We saw…read more"Tennessee Wet Rub" and it was great! We are excited to see what their next show is

Love The Core Theatre. I've seen many shows over the past three years and the quality of the…read moreproductions are remarkable. From well known performances to original productions, the Core Theatre does not disappoint.

Great scrip and great local actors makes for fun experience at playhouse. The production company…read morebrought back Four Weddings and Elvis after much demand from 7 years ago. Small theatre (80+ seating I guess) so you sit up close and personal to the actors. Minimum scenery and props so depend on acting and your imagination to enjoy the show. Plenty of parking to rear of theatre (west side). Check out the 2023 season as we are sure to go back for another helping.

I watched a play called Black Comedy tonight at Cox Playhouse in Plano presented by Rover…read moreDramawerks. It was pretty unique experience. I used to love checking out the plays back in college. Mainly because they were free with my student ID but also because it's live. No editing, no takes, no do-overs.. everything is live. This particular play took it one step further. The seating arrangement was basically within breathing room of the actors and actresses all around the "stage". It's really just one room and everyone's on stage. Hard to explain. Check out the play if you can. I think it's playing entire month. So what makes this venue or experience 4 stars for me is this. After the play, they served refreshments (including wine) and the cast comes out to mingle and chat with the patrons. I didn't stay too long afterwards but I got to talk to one of the actors and he's just a regular Joe working on this in his precious spare time. Of all the plays I've been to, I've never experienced this before. Good venue. I will gladly continue supporting this theater. Quick note about the play itself. Very interesting. I'm not going to give much away as you can probably read synopsis of the play online anyway. But it might not be for all ages. I would say don't bring your kids which I noticed some patrons brought children. The actresses are a bit scantily clad but it's entirely appropriate to the theme of the play though. Update: Originally I gave it 5 stars. Since the review is for the theater room itself and not the play, I felt that I couldn't do the review justice if I didn't mention this part as it pertains to the theater itself. So I have bumped it down to 4 stars but obviously I still had a good experience despite my seating location. The seating matters. It's true that the stage is pretty much the room but there is a raised area of the stage that the actors and actresses will also use during the performance. If you sit too close to this area, then your view is blocked and cannot see what's going on up there. It's general admission so good thing is you can go early and grab a good seat but just be aware of the limitation I mentioned.

My son performed in his fourth play with Breitling yesterday, and while each production has been…read moreimpressive, there was something truly special about this one. What made it amazing wasn't just the show itself--it was the incredible growth I saw in my son. His confidence, presence, and joy on stage left me in awe. Grateful for this experience and the impact Breitling continues to have on him!

From the owner: Breitling Performing Arts is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization…read more We are dedicated to educating children in acting, singing, music, musical theatre dance, and painting. We work with kids from beginning to advanced skill level. We also work with kids of all temperaments and learning challenges. Students have fun, learn lifelong speaking skills, gain confidence, and make lasting friendships!

I've always liked this theatre for its flexible architecture and modern feel. The theatre group…read morehas been good although it has changed over the decades. Its one of the few theaters that I will dress up for and has an open lobby area with a cash bar that is a fun and somewhat upscale space for conversation before the show which works nicely for your group to gather, converse, and socialize before the show. Addison restaurants are nearby but busy on weekends so do plan an early dinner between 5 and 6 as those restaurants are typically very busy on weekends. A plus is the "Stone Cottage" theatre in the rear which hosts a different theatre company and is which is rustic with often ribald works. There is also a large snd configurable separate meeting space which can be had for special functions or seminars. If you are into Architecture and you ever get the chance for a complete tour of the Water Tower theatre seize the opportunity because it is a very cool building with 2 levels below grade for costume and storage with three above that are absolutely amazing in how they are completely flexible for multi tier stage configurations and configurable seating tiers from several directions.

Nice facility, got a great deal on tix 2 weeks before the show, Off-Broadway production was solid.read more

I saw a dance recital in this theater and there really isn't a bad seat in the entire house!…read more Parking was more than ample and the seats and interior are well maintained.

Parking can be out front or if full go behind (west) to large parking lot. We have sat on ground…read morefloor area many times but performance of 'Grease' much better in balcony. Place is small so hearing seeing performance much better. No one blocking view. Elevator available if stairs not first choice.

We love Centre for Dance! My kids started here last year and have enjoyed their classes a lot. The…read moreenvironment is very welcoming and inclusive. All the staff and teachers are extremely kind and helpful. It really feels like a community!

This place is absolutely awful. Of all the dance studios I've ever experienced, this is the worst…read more Not only did my daughter never want to dance again after this place, but her ballet technique tanked at this place. Some of the teachers are amazing, but the owner is downright evil. There's so much I dont have enough room to tell it all, but it ends with the studio stealing money out of my account. Make sure you call your bank before you decide to leave, or Susan will steal from you. I've seen other reviews on this, so I'm not the only one. They give incentives to people for their 5 star reviews. Dont be fooled. Passive-aggressive, manipulation, lies, aggressiveness, and microagressions, they've got it all. It's not a healthy studio to send your kids to. If you value morals and integrity, this place is NOT for you. Take your money where your kids can thrive.

Small non-profit 501.c.3 Community Theatre serving Plano, Texas for almost 25 years…read more I tried out for a show and working with a wonderful Director and cast members. Met the Director, Jamey Jamison and other members of their board of directors. Well kept secret in Plano and they put out a lot of different shows across all genres; comedy, musicals, etc.

I have rlly personal exp w/ this place so this is gna b long…read more I was practically raised in this building. My first show here was at age 11, my last at 19. In that time I'd been in so many productions I have actually lost count. If this was a real workplace it would break numerous labor laws. To start acting here you NEED to come in with little self-respect and leave with none. Actors are expected to volunteer their money, clothes, pets, children and any sign of second thought is looked on as selfishness. There are contracts for the volunteer work here which do not exist for the protection of the laborer. I'm pretty sure they're accessible from their website. You can read them yourself. You'd have to be really naive to think you weren't being taken advantage of. Dude who owns it; a man actually named Jamey J. Jameson. I spent my adolescence trying to know this man. The only conclusion I can come to is that at some point he got bitter and his heart died. He holds himself with such disdain toward everything around him. ACT has a reputation for doing shows without licensing. This is because Jamey has made an enemy of nearly every prominent licensing company he's worked with. He has consistently refused to try to make amends because doing that would require admitting fault. He could fix this problem by being an adult and owning up to the person he's become but I know he'll never do that. This stubbornness is legitimately destroying his business. I'm embarrassed to have once considered him a mentor For a long time he would punish hyperactive KIDS in his KIDS productions by giving them 'the shirt'. Which was a punishment where Jamey's often unwashed sweaty t-shirt was pulled over a kid's head and they were held against his bare, stinking, damp, hairy torso. that's a deeply fucked up thing to do to children, man. At age 14, while I was still acting here, I developed an eating disorder. The adults around me spread the rumor that I had a sexually transmitted disease because I'm queer. Jamey would routinely mock me for having rapidly lost weight. I guess he thought it was like. Unmanly or something? Because there's nothing cooler than calling a child a fag (which he also did). Made him feel big and funny. I later learned he used my recovery as a story in a bid to receive funding from the city without my knowledge or consent. I wouldn't have allowed him to do that if he asked me. Pretty scummy thing to do, man. The summer of that year I had been volunteering as a counselor for the kid's theater camps and I was called ungrateful for taking a break to eat my lunch. Which considering the eating disorder thing that he clearly knew about. Dude??? I guess the work itself was the reward for the work. Many of the ppl in this building are known sex pests who are allowed to continue to work around their victims either because they supply funding to ACT, or out of desperation for actors who are naive enough to supply hours of unpaid, unsafe manual labor on the ever-instilled belief that they have no chance of acting in any other environment. As a child I felt unsafe. As an adult I felt degraded. I've seen this building ruin lives. Rend families apart. ACT likes to sell itself as a struggling haven for outcasts but it's not. It's a little dying hole in the wall where a sad little man's dead dreams poison everything around him. I loved this place. I made and lost some of the deepest friendships I think I'll ever have here. There's so much I learned about myself here, but I REFUSE to give the art centre theatre credit for that. That was me. This place drains people of every bit of passion they bring and claims credit for the things they achieve on their own. The effort and love of performers and directors is so brightly evident! It's what draws people In, makes the shows watchable. But performers are told that they are lesser for it. That nobody else will take them. That they're annoying and broken and that they deserve to work tirelessly and thanklessly to keep a man who hates them's dying business afloat. It's manipulative and considering that this place markets itself toward like. Kids and teens, it's evil. I hope you're reading this, Jamey. I hope one day someone gives you a wake-up call that actually works and you realize that the people around you are as real as you and that each of them goes through things just as miserable as the things you go through. Kindness is a choice you can make, and one that will reward you. That you are not stuck in your position because you are the victim of the world, but because people do not like you. And they dislike you not because of some unchangeable part of you, but because of how you've chosen to treat them. If you don't change you will die miserable. I'm only writing this in a public forum because I know you care so much about reputation and I think it actually might be the only way to reach you. Take it how you will but I'm finally done with this place

I highly recommend this dance studio! The choreography and the dances are so beautiful if you are…read morelooking for a dance studio with proper technique training, excellent choreography, and a professional atmosphere, this is the place for you!!

An amazing ballet school. Owners are classical trained professional principal dancers that still…read moreteaches classes. If you want a place that teaches proper techniques, this is the studio to go to.