Attended a Gilbert and Sullivan production here recently, and know there are lots of other classes…read moreand events happening. Loved the production, very professional, and am sure whatever other events are happening will be very professional as well. The Hillcrest Center is part of the Park Districts facility, tucked up on the hill. I had never been there before, and there is construction, and other challenges to getting to the facility, such as the entrance is on a side street, not on Hillcrest itself. But you will be glad you make the trip. Classes there are put on by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, and include classes for young musicians, and the opportunity to also review an art exhibit on premises. Check out http:://www.hillcrestarts.com to see the schedule.

Panic Productions put on a most surprising, amazing show last night ... "13". All of the cast were…read moreteenagers and the energy and talent they exuded was truly remarkable. Sam Herbert as Evan, Carly Shukiar as Patrice and Antonia Vivino as Lucy had exceptional voices and terrific stage presence. Yet, along with these key roles, every single cast member could sing, dance, emote, act, and wow the audience with their talent. What my boyfriend and I continue to say to one another is, "Wow,,, the!se are only kids,,,, young people,,,what will they be like as adults? They can't get much better than this?" If you want an evening of high energy, talent, joy, tears and top-notch entertainment, THIS IS THE SHOW TO GO TO! We went on opening night and loved it so much that we plan on going to see "13" again on closing night! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SHOW TO ALL!!!

Had so much fun coming here to see the Nurse John Show!!! There is a parking lot but we parked…read moresomewhere else and walked, which I think ended up being good because at the end of the show we saw a long line just to go into the parking lot to leave. I must say, the theatre we were in to see the show was veryyyyy comfortable. The seats are spacious and soft and comfy to sit in. The theatre was smaller than I expected, but still fit so many people. Lighting and sound are great. Bar service is easy too, there were 3 different bars to choose from so we were able to head to the ones with the shortest lines. Drinks are a bit pricey though. Wonderful show, so much fun!!!! For Nurse John No photography until the end of the show when they announce that you can take a few pics.

My wife entered an Instagram contest to win tickets to the Paw Patrol show for the kids. It was a…read morereally nice event. There's no free street parking nearby, so you'll most likely have to pay $16 to park in the lot there. You're not allowed to bring in food or drinks because they sell those items inside, and they also probably don't want you bringing in anything that isn't permitted. They had plenty of staff working the event, from security guards to ushers, helping people find their seats. As for the ambience, the place was well-decorated throughout the inside it was actually really nice. I would definitely recommend it if there's a show you want to see and it's being held at the Civic Arts Plaza. Don't hesitate to buy those tickets just be aware that you'll probably have to pay for parking.

I came here for the tribute concert to Gordon Goodwin this weekend. I'd actually never heard of…read morethis theater before that so I was excited to discover a fantastic new venue! We were originally seated in the balcony but got upgraded to the founders circle -- we were in the third row of the section, just off center. The seats were perfect, even for my family who are all around 5 feet tall -- we could see perfectly since the seats are angled. I also liked that there was a lot of room in between the rows so we weren't cramped. The man next to me was over 6 feet tall and his legs were nowhere close to the row in front of us, so that's not just a short person observation! If you're sensitive to noise, I would recommend bringing earplugs, because the sound in there is LOUD. You definitely won't have a problem hearing. I also read some reviews that said parking was difficult. Well, take it from this parking-challenged person -- it could not have been easier! Huge garage with equally huge parking spots. Yes, it could take a bit to get out since it's single file, but a car let me in very easily, and I literally got out of the venue in 5 minutes. I can't wait to experience more shows here!

Saw Kathleen Madigan here last night. It's pretty, clean and well organized. I thought the seats…read morewere not super comfortable and definitely they pack you in pretty tightly. There was enough leg room but if you're very tall, get an aisle seat! Don't waste money on the Founders Lounge upgrade. It's a smallish room with not that much seating and a cash bar. I'm still unclear what we paid for.

We recently treated our six year old granddaughter to her first live theater experience here for…read morethe performance of "Annie". We hoped that she would enjoy it, and indeed she did. It was so sweet to have her alternate at times from laying her head on Dear Hubby's shoulder and then mine. Sometimes she would sit up tall and lean forward at certain times in the show. After, she said, "I want to stay until the next one", thinking that the cast would be doing a second show right away the same day. She doesn't yet realize how much energy and effort goes into a performance like this, but I loved the positive reaction. The theater, while small scale and local, nonetheless does a great job of putting on entertainment which captivates their audiences. It's a blessing to have this venue close to home, away from the hassles and expense of going into L.A. Ticket prices are reasonable, parking is free, and the staff is friendly. The large cast managed to sing, dance, and act their way through a beloved classic musical on a smallish stage and made it work. Kudos to the visual technology that makes set decoration a new type of visual art. We're looking forward to seeing "Footloose" at the Arts Center soon.

What a great local treasure! We went to see a production of Spamalot ($35/seat). The cast was great…read more- not just great for a community theater but great for the quality of the performance. Every lead was spot on. And the theater itself is a joy. Small enough that there isn't a bad seating the house (we were in the next to last row and had a great view of the stage). Will definitely keep my eye out for their revival stage performances for next season.

Entertaining local theater within walking distance from my home…read more Cast is also local. They performed admiringly and with great passion

What a charming theatre Conejo Players Theatre is. It's a jewel tucked back behind Los Robles…read moreGreens (golf course). When you come around the corner and get that initial glance of the theater your heart skips a beat at its allure. It's an (all volunteer) community theater. It relies on volunteers and donors to keep it operating. In 2019, it is celebrating 61 years. They're doing something right. The 2019 season has some great shows lined up. Just passed was To Kill A Mockingbird and Sweeney Todd. Currently showing is Disney's original movie adapted for the stage, High School Musical. Coming up is Avenue Q, Proof, Much Ado About Murder, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Pippin and more. Check their website for dates and times. There isn't a bad seat in the house. It seats 185. If you have yet to see a production at this endearing, little theater, I urge you to find a show you'd like to see and not delay any longer. Buy tickets and go!

Ms Crysta and Mr Hunter are so great with the kids and full of energy! my daughters confidence…read morelevel has increased so much and made so many close friends after doing two plays with spotlight. Everyone who works there pulls the performances together so beautifully!

Spotlight hosted a small birthday gathering for my 5 year old. They had a bounce house and plenty…read moreof tumbling equipment to crawl around on. They thought of everything! They had crafts and arm painted tattoos. The kids and parents had fun! Crysta and the other team were very helpful, patient and entertaining. I can't wait to host another event with them. We also came back the next weekend for a Cartwheel clinic and my son had a blast! We are going to check out the schedule to see what else we can do!

Corny and good clean fun. Clues were a bit hard to follow but several people, all from different…read moretables, did determine the dastardly do-badder. Crowd, all adults but they could write a script for a younger crowd or some particular group, but the crowd was happy and participated and a good time was had by all. The food will be determined by the venue, so rate that separately from the actors and the play. Last night all was good and our party were all happy campers.

These people care about their craft. They want excellence. The actors are really good and funny…read more There is a lot to coordinate. The ringleader guy was very passionate, and I could tell he wanted this to be a great experience for all of us. Some feedback for him because he deserves to know. 1) The directions on where to meet were not clear. We went to the spot in the email and walked straight into a wedding. We embarrassingly went to one ballroom(?) and had the wrong spot and then found the correct ballroom that had a clue on the door. Please double-check the venue and give us clear directions so we are not walking all over the place aimlessly. 2) Make sure the actors don't give it away before we even walk in the door. The person who ended up being the "killer" came from an area that was comparable to "backstage". This was in full view of the 80 or so of us in line waiting for the locked doors to open. We all came from the assorted parking lots but this one person came from somewhat of an employee entrance and stood out like a sore thumb. There was another actor that gave themselves away in line by commenting "some fresh meat" or some such phrase regarding the lot of us that made me think, hmm, here is another actor. Lo and behold, it was. The food is bleh, but that is not the fault of these folks. It is the food served at the establishment and it kind of tastes like a mid-level wedding (mashed potatoes were realllly bad - like, heat lamp or boxed tasting). Bread in basket? Cold and hard. Salad was good and fresh. Dessert? So so. I see another review that says they didn't get dessert--I can tell you why they said that. The waiters didn't always bring all the food out. They forgot our salmon and I had to flag someone down. Had I not, it never would have come. Also--there is a bar. I thought it was included and told my guests to go ahead and get drinks. Turns out it was a cash bar! The website said full bar but did not say CASH BAR--please specify this! Now for the show--- we were spoiled, but it was still fun. It was definitely very loud as someone else pointed out, but I don't know if there is a way around that. The thing that soured me more than anything else was the giant envelopes on the table that were asking for extra gratuity for the actors! No. Just no. Bake that into the price. I noticed when I was buying tickets that I could pay an extra hundred to have one of my guests be a suspect (I saw this live with some people at the show, and it was very funny actually.) Maybe those people were the ones encouraged to tip extra--but they ostensibly paid an extra hundred already. This was in very poor form, since I paid hundreds of dollars for my party to attend this event in the first place. I was supposed to put more in the envelope? It was not covered? This reminded me of opening a birthday invite and having a registry card fall out, or someone throwing themselves a second baby shower. All and all a good time if the kinks can be worked out. Three stars.

Our daughter loves to sing at home all the time. So I thought we'd see if she actually wants to do…read moreit for others! We started her at 6 years old in their 'Mini' program for younger kids. She absolutely loves it, and the enrichment and growth we've seen in her confidence is just wonderful. I cannot say enough about the owners and staff. They are warm people who clearly enjoy what they do, and put their heart and souls into the kids. Now, 4 years later, at the age of 10, our daughter has been in numerous BTP shows, Annie, Matilda, Shrek, and other performances in front of numerous audiences. It's given her the confidence to be in her school talent shows and get kudos from many of her teachers and classmates on her performances. Beyond the classes she takes with BTP, the value of working on these productions with a team of people to create something bigger than themselves is a lesson in life. The ability to stand in front of an audience with confidence will serve her for many years to come. There are no words to express how grateful I am seeing her on that stage singing and dancing and HAPPY. Born to Perform ROCKS. :-)

Amazing program and really talented and patient directors. If your kid is into acting or performing…read moreyou need to check this place out! Even during quarantine, they are providing ways for the kids to be creative and act/sing their hearts out. We will definitely be back!

It had been a while since my last visit to The Alley. A few friends were setting up camp at the…read morepicnic tables, and I decided to join them on a Saturday afternoon. Much to my surprise, it was about as lively as I had remembered it. The Alley was established during Covid times and offered a retreat to escape from the humdrum of the homestead. These days, its friendly vibe welcomes neighbors and visitors with a backyard setting strewn with twinkle lights and family-style tables. It's a causal scene and easy to soak in the live music, sunlight/moonlight, and neighborly banter. The layout resembles an alley with shops on either side, big open doors invite you to grab something to eat, sample a drink, or shop for handmade gifts. On one side, you've got craft brews and coffee roasters. On the other side, it's local wines and piping hot pizzas. Dogs are welcome all around. At the center of it all, there's live music on the weekends. Modeled after a Beer & Wine Garden concept, The Alley features Enegren Brewery (beer), Lucas Sellers (wine), California Coffee Republic (java), Fire & Vice (pizza), and The Craft House (non-alcoholic tchotchkes). As a self-proclaimed wino, I opted for a sampling of the Lucas Sellers Wines. Ashley, who was behind the bar and top of the pours, gave me good suggestions and offered anecdotes about each wine on tap. At the end of the night, my light pinot paired perfectly with the Mushroom Arugula pizza from Fire & Vice. And I felt right at home, surrounded by friends.

Such a nice experience we had with my beloved wife...delicious food tasty beer and wonderful…read morecustomer service.thanks to staffs and crews

We've been to a few theatre shows put on by the students here and have to say, it's the best…read more$15/person we can spend. This is a gem right here in Ventura County. The talent of the student performers is endless. They put on great shows and the staging and direction is world class. It's better than going to LA to equity houses and all for a low price. We do have one suggestion -- please consider audience etiquette before going. We recently attended and a family of one of the cast members were just in a word -- gross. You don't have to wear a tux but a t-shirt with Spuds McKenzie from 1985, mom? Also not cool you cut us in line going in. Dad, there is no photographs or video in the theatre during performances. You made it hard for us to see as you attempted to be Wes Anderson moving around your seat on a swivel. Finally, your son/nephew/cousin is, yeah. It's cool. You seemed to be unaware when you yelled, "Go for it!" as he kissed a female cast member on the stage. Just a little self awareness is what we're suggesting here. Glad you support his theatre aspirations! If you're the student who this is about, I'm really sorry. They sure love you and that's all we could want for you. (We'd also pay to see you on Broadway, too. You are quite talented!) but you and your cast mates deserved better. In fact, we all did.

I have never seen a bad performance at Moorpark College and "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and…read moreMurder* is no exception. I'm really aurprised that more members of the community don't come to these great shows. The sets and the acting are just incredible. And the price is so affordable. I found out if you buy online you save 20%! I heard their Fall performance will be "Angels in America." I can't wait.