Huston Performing Arts in Placentia is an amazing performing arts program!…read more We were first introduced to them when they came to our elementary school and produced Seussical and Annie. I expected basic elementary school productions, but I was so surprised and impressed by how professional they were and by the performances of all the students. That experience led us to sign my eight-year-old grandson up for their summer production of James and the Giant Peach, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. Kris Huston and her team truly focus on teaching the fundamentals of musical theater. The students aren't just learning their parts--they're learning real theater skills and what goes into putting on a quality production. I've watched my grandson grow and polish his skills through these three productions, while gaining confidence and, most importantly, having so much fun. You can see that same growth and training reflected in the wonderful performances of all the students. I look forward to watching him continue with Huston Performing Arts and seeing his skills and love for theater grow over the years. I highly recommend this program to any family looking for a place where their child can truly learn the craft of theater and love doing it!

My 17 year old son is attending a weekly guitar lesson here. He really enjoys it. He has learned…read morequite a bit in a few short months. He reports that his teacher is very nice and also patient. He can already play songs.

Came here for the first time for my son's school JamApp event…read more The place is clean including the bathrooms. The lobby to the auditorium is small. The auditorium itself is a good size. The presentation was at the gym. The only drawback was the way they covered the flooring was not secured. Saw a few people tripped , thank god nobody fell. They served appetizer outside the auditorium, it was not practical in the cold weather. It should have been in the lobby. Yelp.Com/list/yelp-100-challenge.

We came here to see Beauty and the Beast, which was very well done and we enjoyed it a lot…read more However, the process of entering the theater itself and some of the employees brought down my score significantly. They opened the doors very late, and in consequence, the entire lobby was absolutely PACKED with people, and you couldn't even move. Plus there were no seats, so my grandma who has a hard time walking had to stand for more than 20 minutes and was visibly in pain by the end of it. On top of that, a certain gentleman who seemed to be the lead of the employees was extremely rude when showing us where are seats were, and would even go down each and every aisle harassing people who still had their phones out. He would even stand there and stare at you until you put it away, even if it was 5 minutes before the show. Is that really necessary? Can't you just make an announcement over the PA like a normal theater, and if you still see people, then by all means... Go ask them to POLITELY put away their phones. Also, the narrator in the beginning of the play was incredibly difficult to understand with all of the music, they should put it together better. Overall, I'm sure they do some other amazing shows and it's worth going, but we felt management should know about these complaints.

This place is needle in a hay stack. I have been here twice and both time were amazing. There…read moreis not a bad seat in the house and everyone is so friendly. It's nice to enjoy the theater with family and friends and not break the bank doing it. Keep up the great work!

Terrible web presence. Am looking for entertainment in Southern California. There is a webpage…read morefor "Stage Door RT" in Anaheim, CA, yet when I try to but tickets, I'm taken to an IDAHO site page. Also, what are your ticket prices? Do I really have to go through all the steps of seat selection, etc. just to find out whether I wish to attend? Not good. If your Anaheim, CA location is closed, I'm sorry for it. But please fix your website info.

My 3.5 year old has been attending the ballet/tap/tumble class for a couple of months now. It's…read morerelatively affordable, or at least competitive with other schools in the area. The teacher, whose name escapes me right now, is GREAT with the kids. She has the most energy consistently of any dance instructor I've ever seen (she does the 9:00am Sat class). The only con--this place is a massive freezer it feels like. It's an ice house! Bring a sweater for oh and the kids! Otherwise, I recommend this place wholeheartedly.

we are no longer enrolling in classes because there are TOO MANY KIDS in the class... my daughter…read moreonly got to go on the trampoline 1 time in an hour long class... and she only got to be helped by the teacher 3 times within one hour the past month.... It's been very disappointing... she used to get to go on the trampoline 3-4 times each class and get LOTS of experience & help from her teacher, but the past month it's become impossible with how many kids are in the class /: they said the cap was 10 kids but it's been 12 - 13 kids even 10 is a lot we will be looking for dance classes with another business that hopefully caps their lessons for more opportunities for the kids to learn. I'm so sad to be leaving ADBA ),: I wish we could go back to when there were only 6-8 kids in the class because then my daughter was actually learning and able to have fun... but now she isn't even getting the chance because there are WAY too many kids in the little stars class /:

Loved it! We came here for a live radio play of "It's a Wonderful Life."…read more Plenty of parking (Free) on Birch Street, right after the drop off/Pick up loop. Structure parking lot, right under the theater. Use the elevator or stairs. Beautiful play, we may have to begin a new Christmas tradition! We enjoyed the show, 2 hours, a 10 minute break in the middle. You can buy snacks right outside. Highly recommended!

I love community theaters! So many good actors and musicians are able to showcase their talents…read more Don't forget to recognize the backstage crew for preparing the props, lighting and maintaining the sound system. The Curtis Theater has an impressive schedule of plays and musical performing acts. You may want to check their website and purchase a subscription or buy an individual ticket to their shows. On this occasion, I was invited to the performance of the RANDOM 1s (follow them on Instagram), who played a medley of Classic Rock songs from the 60s and 70s. Not just any popular song, but the music from bands who made a blockbuster hit, but did not continue with more hits or an album. These are referred to as the "One Hit Wonders." Special Guest this evening is radio personality, Shotgun Tom Kelly. He published a book and was the Emcee for the evening. A book signing event was held in the lobby before and after the show. His book is entitled "All I Wanna do is Play the Hits." SONGS PERFORMED (partial list): -Gloria -Grazing in the Grass -Louie Louie -Love You More Today Than Yesterday -Play that Funky Music -Spirit in the Sky -Stuck in the Middle w/You -What's Your Name -Wipe-Out VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: - Clean theater - Comfortable seats - Polite staff helping with the ticket sales and concessions. - Drinks and snacks are allowed inside the theater. - Free onsite parking Sincerely, Rosemary

We found YL Spotlight Theatre last summer and have been thrilled with how professional and…read morededicated the team is at this studio! Our daughter loves musical theatre but needed dance experience, now a year in MT Dance and Tap and we can see such a huge improvement in both her confidence and ability. The studio is full of professional, talented teachers, and the large studio productions are an amazing experience for the young actors and actresses - we highly recommend auditioning for one as the friendships that are built within the casts are long lasting and the shows are incredible! These kids have so much talent! We have even found the Musical Mini's class is a perfect compromise for our toddler who spends many hours waiting for his elder sister at her lessons, he gets to dance, sing and make friends in his very own class! We cannot recommend the studio highly enough, there is something for every level and every interest. My daughter loves her acting class and takes one to one's for both acting and singing. We know that she is getting such a dedicated and professional introduction into the world she would like to make her future in.

Overcrowded camp. There were way too many children for their tiny studio and the stage. It was…read more$240+ for a week camp for 3.5 hours per day. No cancellation allowed, you forfeited the fee once you paid, which is super inconsiderate in a pandemic. During performance, some kids remain on floor (not on the stage) because the stage was too small to accommodate everyone. Some kids who were at the back can't be seen throughout the performance because the formation never change and everyone in the front is equally tall (go back to note "it was too crowded"). What about considering spots rotation so supporting characters get to be seen a little while main characters get the most stage? Or what about alternate the front and back row during dance so at least all parents get to watch their children perform? Really, the hope was just to see a glimpse of our child, even if it's just a minute or 30 seconds, but nope... can't see my child at all! There were too many children and choreography/formation never changed. This is not a broadway performance where the casts should feel grateful just to be on the show. This is a fee-based (paid) children's camp. This should be about the children's and parents' experiences. The only reason they were packed is that they are piggybacking on successful movies like Encanto or Sing but the delivery was very poor in our experience. The camp was such a waste of time, energy, and money. Never again!

We love, love, love Stagelight for so many different reasons. My daughter started Musical Theater…read moreSinging and Dance about 1.5 years ago when she was 4.5 and has really stuck with it; and this studio is magnificent. 1. Ms. Lindsey is THE best. She teaches the dance portion and has so much energy, enthusiasm, silliness - she makes dancing technique so accessible to this age, which quite honestly is a bit more harder to captivate since their attention is all over the place. 2. The price/schedules is so amazing. It fits what we need and there are so many class options - including acting, dancing, singing. There's just a lot more than a dance studio..so if my daughter were interested in improv/acting later, then she can easily switch to that or use a makeup token to check it out. 3. The productions and how they showcase their students on stage is genuinely such a huge effort and I'm amazed at how they can do this for hundreds of students across 3 shows - we love it and my daughter has a blast on the big stage, with the stage makeup and showing off their skills. And we also love how the costumes are stage/age appropriate - which honestly is something I've noticed in other dance companies I don't love. Cannot say enough great things about Stagelight. We love it and you will, too!

The "studios" are very crammed. They tried to put too many kids in one session with only 1…read moreinstructor. This arrangement may work for older kids who are able to listen and pay attention but definitely not good for the 4-6yo groups. Most of the kids were all over the place, talking, playing, distracting others and it was very hard for the instructor to control so many little ones and still try to teach. I don't recommend for very young children.

Magnificent concert hall I call little Disney Concert Hall. The design is somewhat similar and can…read moreaccommodate a very large audience. Acoustics are good, but some areas of the hall are better than others. Ticket sales and ushering are handled by students of the college.

Great space for theater performance ..plenty of seating ..temp was perfect (I hate being cold)…read morerefreshments to purchase and beautiful inside the building...great cover on the program (and not just because my granddaughter was on the cover) loved the performance at Cal State Fullerton Campus ..no food served but snacks for a small donation ..ushers passing out programs and enforcing no video or pictures during performance! Tickets purchased in advance so quick and easy entrance ..staff was very friendly and personable

We absolutely LOVE this little theater!! We've been to several plays here over the years and none…read moreof them have ever disappointed!! I want to say that the theater holds maybe 75-100 people...? Comfy seats and every seat is a great view. Prices are great, our last show was $39 each. The actors are fun and you can tell they absolutely love doing what they do. They are there to make everyone happy including themselves and their fellow castmates. There is a bar with drinks and snacks, we've even seen shirts for sale! We are considering purchasing a "B Season Pass" so we don't miss out on the shows this coming year, some sell out fast! I hate to even give a great review because I don't want people to buy up all the seats from under us, but yet I want to also give this theater a huge and happy round of applause for being FANTASTIC!! We will see you again soon! Cheers!

We have been coming to shows at the Maverick for years. My…read morewife bought us tickets to their incredible "Night of the Living Dead" play. It was the best surprise- I had no idea until we arrived. The Maverick puts on this play every year and it is outstanding. Their seasons always bring unique, quirky shows. From King Kong to Rocky Horror to Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. There is always something cool happening. Brian, the owner, is dedicated to theater and is a friendly, welcoming guy. The staff and actors are wonderful as well. Probably our favorite local theater.

Shout out to Kim Le at Pacific Conservatory for her professionalism and kindness towards our…read morefamily. My children had a great experience at her Summer 2018 Camp and really enjoyed the opportunity to play several instruments. I highly recommend her music school!! Kim Le keep smiling and continue to have that positive energy is everything you do.

We are so happy we found Pacific Conservatory! My daughter has had such positive experiences. She…read moregrew in not only musically but also in her confidence and her willingness to try something new. The instructors we've dealt with are professional as well as encouraging, inspiring, and approachable. Their teaching styles are innovative and creative which makes learning fun! Ms Kim, the owner, goes out of her way to make families feel welcome and to make students feel like they belong. We did a few weeks of summer camp and that was fun for my daughter too!