My original post was about BARBARA who was a dance teacher there. I contacted the owner of the…read moreschool and she was responsive and listened to my concerns. I haven't seen Barbara on staff there since. My child attended their summer camp this year and LOVED it! She had an absolutely wonderful time, felt supported, and learned a lot in a short amount of time. I wish they were offering more classes this fall. We have also seen a number of their shows and they do a great job! Looking forward to seeing their Ovation Theatre company perform Matilda next

The NCSA musicals are always enjoyable and fun to watch with great talent and…read moredirection...professional quality theatre...wow. "Into the Woods" last August was amazing, can't wait for the next show.

It is a delight to have The North Coast Repertory Theater in our neighborhood. Access is very easy,…read moreand there are good area restaurants for before dinner meals. The Rep itself is an intimate theater with hardly a bad seat in the place and has an associated snack area with wine/beer and some drinks available. The seasonal fare for us is usually entertaining and enjoyable, leaning I think to lighter comedy most of the time, with the occasional drama thrown in, I guess to let us really see the actors working! But, light comedy that is usually quite fun. The most recent example is "Scapin" adapted from Moliere, which is a delightful romp with great characters, and fast pacing. Give it a try, and you'll be glad that you did, and support our local theater.....

Attended a matinee 2:00 showing yesterday called A View From the Bridge yesterday. What a…read moreterrific, intimate, and clean theater. Located right of off Highway 5 (exit Lomas Santa Fe) in the Lomas Santa Fe Shopping Center. They have concessions and the chocolate chip cookie was amazing! The production and cast of A View From the Bridge was stellar. Thank you North Coast Repertory Theatre for an entertaining Sunday afternoon.

First of all, I was expecting to see Joe Hisaishi perform but, instead it was a quartet performing…read moremusic by Joe Hisaishi. Did I feel scammed? YES! Did I enjoy the music though? YES! Fortunately, the musicians were all top notch professional musicians with peak level musicality other wise I would have walked out... MUSICIANS: Professional and their playing was very soothing. They even performed an encore at the end which was the Legend of Zelda... SERVICE: C+ I felt like I was entering TSA check in at the airport. Phones must be silent. I couldn't even have the screen on. Too strict for a small theatre... AMBIANCE: 7/10 you could hear fire trucks passing by in the background. Do they plan to leave the theater doors open throughout the entire performance? This is definitely very different from Carnegie Hall... I should have known better. Joe Hisaishi would not be performing at a little theatre like this one... I would steer clear!!!

A friend and I attended the Candlelight performance. I had been to this theater years back and…read moreforgot how convenient the theater is and what great performances they have to offer. They are very organized as far as getting the attendees to their seats. They are also very friendly. We found the place to be very clean and the chairs pretty comfortable. Our tickets were for the C section which was seated further and higher. I thought this was perfect for the performance we were seeing. I will have to keep this place in mind for future shows. I would recommend the theater. Street parking is available and not too far away is a parking garage. Be aware of where you park, watch for timed parking signs.

Cute little community theatre! Performed in School House Rock here and came here to watch many of…read moremy friends performances while attending Carlsbad High. Although this isn't the most up to date auditorium it's quaint and holds a rich history. Many art showcases have been held here throughout the years and it just feels very family centered and down to earth. You'll definitely feel the intimacy of a show or performance when at this theatre. Loved all the shows I saw here.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was fantastic!! Witty and fun adaptation. Choreography,…read morecharacters and dance ensemble was amazing! This was our first time here. Staff and fellow guests were friendly. Lots of people helped us with directions around the theater. We parked in South Lot. Short paved walk to entrance. Note: Fixed chair seats have numbers on the seat. Grass reserved seats have the numbers on the ground. Lots of folks were initially confused. Ask the staff if you lost, they are very helpful. Lots of people brought their own food (some with full on dinners and dessert). You can buy food there also. We had lots of fun. We'll definitely come back and see other shows. Fun, fun, fun, and laughs.

Food venue change is a step backwards. Great facility otherwise. Not sure why they got rid of so…read moremany great food options. Of course, we'll be back but we might bring our own food next time. No more ice cream? This place is for kids too. Willy Wonka was an excellent show. Great performances all around.

There isn't a bad seat in the house. That's the first thought in my head about the La Jolla…read morePlayhouse. I have been to plays in New York, Los Angeles and London. I am totally impressed. We are here to see The Recipe (life and times of Julia Child). They have a kitchen replica as you walk in. You can get your celebrity shot there! This play is so well written. Very tight scripting. This play is so well acted. Transitions are seamless. This play is hilarious! Next stop? New York would not surprise any of us, who came to see it. The staff at The Playhouse is so warm and welcoming. Both young and old are well taken care of. And guess what? I'm buying a subscription! You cannot beat this for local theatre. And I am comparing it to other venues in San Diego. No issues about parking. Not a bad seat in the house. I'm telling you, this play runs till almost the end of the month. Grab any seat available. Go alone if you have to. Don't miss The Recipe. With garlic, gusto and gratitude, Chef Marian San Diego & Carlsbad Foodies

I grew up with great regional theatres in the New York-Philadelphia corridor -- affordable…read moreBroadway-quality productions in more intimate environments. We have the same experience level at the La Jolla Playhouse. The Playhouse is actually three theaters of different sizes, which are perfect for productions ranging from small cast plays to large-scale musicals. We've enjoyed several plays and musicals here. The acoustics are terrific, and the seating comfortable. The Playhouse is on the UCSD campus, and there's designated parking for the Playhouse.

Saturday we attended a concert put on by Kainga Music at Moonlight Theater in Vista (awesome venue…read moreBTW). Kainga is a non-profit organization run by some of the most passionate people I have ever met. Coach Keli is the main instructor and Coach Phillip is his assistant instructor. The show was so entertaining and it is such a feel-good experience that you cannot keep from smiling throughout the entire performance. With public schools cutting music and art, I love that Kainga Music has brought music back to a limited number of schools and would love to see their program expand exponentially! The groups of students that were brought on stage to perform were kids that only had 5 lessons, 5 hours of music lessons with no way for them to practice in between. I would guess that the youngest were 7-8 and then all the way up to high school. They all learned at least 2 songs and they all had a great time performing (big confidence booster) and I have to say that watching Coach Keli lead the concert is, in its self, worth the price of admission! He is super passionate about music and you can see that he genuinely cares about the kids, congratulating and high-fiving every kid after their performance! Kainga Music also has lessons several times a week for the public. My husband and I have taken several classes and the group is so fun and supportive. Anyone that wants to learn to play steel drum is welcome and you can get all the information about that from their website. www.KaingaMusic.com. Check it out!

I would second everything Kathy F said in her review. A totally upbeat, inspiring…read moreperformance...... full of energy, fun, smiling and proud kids showing their steel drum talents. It is amazing what they could do after 5 one hour lessons. I also loved seeing Keli and Phillip's other students, ranging from one just 9 years old, to parents and grandparents. What a diverse group playing together and all having the time of their lives. Who knows when one student will be inspired to go on with the steel drums or take up another instrument based upon their positive experience in these classes. As Kathy said, what a confidence booster for these school kids.

Celeste is a beautiful person. She has a beautiful voice love to hear her sing, and she'll sing…read morealmost anything that you request

We recently held a lovely outdoor celebration of life for our daughter at El Camino Memorial Park…read morein Sorrento Valley. Celeste was exceptional as celebrant, serving as both officiant and soloist for the event. She guided us through the planning process with compassion and took great care to understand who our daughter was through conversations with and written comments of family members. Together we chose several songs for Celeste to sing as guests arrived and others she would sing during the celebration of life. An ordained minister, she facilitated the service with thoughtful and consoling words and spiritual reflections appropriate to our situation. Our choice was to have several family members speak, with three songs interspersed through the program. Celeste eased these transitions seamlessly and her singing is simply luminous. My husband and I are grateful for the extraordinary care, sympathy, and peace that Celese provided to honor our daughter's life in such a beautiful way.