The teachers all are great . My kids attended Ninja zone and the gymnastics program. It was a…read more great investment!

I have been living in the Waldorf area for quite sometime and never knew about the Port Tobacco…read morePlayers Theater until about 2 months ago. My wife and I love going to plays and were pleasantly surprised to find out that this place has been in our own backyard for all these years. We went to the opening night performance for Legally Blonde and we were blown away by the amazing performance. We didn't know what to expect going in with this being our first time at the theater. We kept our expectations low because we figured, oh well this is just a small county theater so let's not expect a broadway performance. The performance however was much better than we anticipated and it very well could have been a broadway play with how great the performers did. The show was put together so well and everything was done flawlessly. My wife and I left that performance thinking we can't wait to come back to see another show!

Port Tobacco Players is a small playhouse nestled in the town of LaPlata right on Charles Street…read morebeside the train tracks. SOMD has many wonderful, hidden gems, and PTPLAYERS is no exception. My wife and I have seen many productions at this playhouse, and left impressed time after time. They are ambitious in choosing which productions to take on. Currently, they are running RagTime, a play that I first saw many moons ago at the National Theatre in Washington DC. Let me just say this... RUN, DRIVE, JOG, UBER, LYFT, TROT if you have to, but get there. This production was excellent from the acting, to the singing, to the costumes, the staging, the sets, etc... were all fantastic!!! I grew up in the theater, and this performance was Broadway quality for sure. So, in general, PTPLAYERS is small but a good size playhouse. The staff is always kind and helpful. The building, although recently renovated, still has that Old Towne feel. Here's the best part. In lieu of the typical movie night, treat yourself to a live performance for almost the same cost of movie tickets. Also, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of the Board Members and Director of Costumes, Janice Sagers. Her passion about the arts and this theater confirms my thoughts that this playhouse is indeed a SOMD gem! One last thing. Make your evening complete by dining at the farm to table restaurant across the street, The Charles. (See my review of The Charles)

Got to see the production of School Girls; Or; African Mean Girls Play!…read more Was a great afternoon matinee show. Such a beautiful set design and humorous cast. Loved the intimate theatre and am so excited to see a local show again soon!

We saw a fantastic production of Reefer Madness here. The cast and set and crew were fantastic. It…read morewent on seamlessly. The manager greated us so welcomingly when we got there. She also let us know we could eat and drink in the theater. And let us know about the Intermission pre-ordering which worked great! My snack was waiting for me and I didn't have to wait. The only downside is the small seats, why it's 4 not 5. It was hard to sit for the 2 hour show in the seats. Also they had no recycling for the bottle my beverage came in which was kind of a bummer.

From booking to day of entertainment communication is great. Our HOA has used Ohana of Polynesia a…read morefew times and look forward to booking them again in the summer. If you're planning a luau this is who you need to book.

I hosted a Luau in July! They absolutely did an amazing job! They were punctual and were the star…read moreof the Luau.

Don't be misled by the humble surroundings of this theater. Inside this small space something…read morewonderful invariably happens. I have seen numerous performances here, and they are all consistently at a high level. I have been to NYC. You don't need to spend $250 to be up close to great theater. The talent that comes to Metro Stage have Broadway in their resumes. The current performance of Black Pearl Sings set in the post depression 1930's, takes 2 women from different worlds and shows how they can bond through music. Their story stands on its own, and is not just a backdrop to launch into song. The show takes the viewer through a full range of emotions. The outcome is bittersweet. If you live in the DC. metro area, don't overlook what is in your own backyard. After all, it is a "Metro Stage."

I saw The Letters here this weekend. It was $50/ticket for 2 people to sit on (padded) folding…read morechairs and see a short, 2-person play. We did enjoy ourselves, and the quality of the acting was quite good, but as an actress myself, I thought it was sort of pricey. As a patron, I thought it was pretty uncomfortable. In good news, the view seemed quite good from all angles which is good, considering that seating is unassigned. I'd go again, but I'd go more frequently if it were either a little less, or if there were a discount offered for more than one ticket or more than one play.

This performing arts school is amazing from the owner, administrative staff, and instructors. The…read moredecor of the school is beautiful nice, clean and bright very welcoming. They have provided excellent services to the youth and adults. The instructors are very talented and provide classes such as Ballet and hip hop, private lessons :Voice, drums, clarinet, saxophone etc. The students are very well versed in a variety of areas. It is located on the first floor of the mall near zales it has brought a new environment and opportunity for those who love the arts a chance to rekindle their passion. They offer multiple events throughout the year even summer camp for the youth. They have provided opportunities for young adults to establish themselves by creating internships, job opportunities, and volunteer services for those in the community. So if you need to learn how to two step, enhance your voice, or even continue your love with an instrument. This is the place for you !!!!

I attended the free Zumba class with Taylor. OMG! She is fantastic! Today's class theme was "The…read moreBooster!" It was definitely what I needed; a boost of energy, my second wind. I will definitely sign up for the membership that allows me to attend any dance class for a low monthly fee. I am so excited. Can't wait until next week. I highly recommend Performing Arts Preparatory School!

I came to see Pippin at this theater and cannot begin to express how impressed I was with the…read moretalent here. From singing to costuming to choreography, each performer gave everything to the audience. Since this is a theater in the round in a very intimate setting, I had my concerns that I would be in a section in which the performers had their backs to me. Quickly I realized that the seasoned cast is skilled at playing to each side and the staging wouldn't inhibit anyone's view. I purchased tickets with a partial view ( Row 4), and felt that my view from there was better than many Broadway shows I've attended. I did not find them to inhibit the show in any way, and the leg room was spacious. I really enjoy watching the support cast (chorus) and in this show particularly their roles were important to every element and integrated into the foreground. This is something you often don't see in traditional shows where the leads are foreground and the chorus is just left to be background noise. Great job by all. The theater is located near some eateries and an ice cream shop, but take advantage of this before the show. I felt every single person headed right to the ice cream shop after the show, and some of the eateries closed just as we exited at 9:00pm on a Sunday.

Now that the Signature Theatre is on my radar screen, I am happy to report that my 2nd visit - to…read moresee Pippin - reflects a live theater experience that is fantastic. I have already rated the theater facility/building as great so I won't go into much more detail about that. Although here goes - the building's entry is grand, the lobby is welcoming and exciting and the ushers/staff are friendly and first rate. The performance of Pippin that I saw was likewise first rate. Signature Theatre has taken a show I have seen multiple times in the past, and freshened it up. A lot! Presented in the round - which I normally do not like - it presents like live-action happening right in front of your eyes for the 1st time. And the theater is small enough that I felt immersed in the action! Indeed, several times, players would come right up into the seats and interact with me and other audience members. It really made the show seem like a story being presented for first time, spontaneously, right in front of me. And, the performances were so fresh, so intense that I felt that each and every emotion/action was directed only to me. Very nicely staged! The quality of talent in this show is also noticeable. Particular kudos to the man who portrayed Pippin. The ensemble too was Broadway caliber. The dancing in particular was exhilarating! I felt every kick and twist. Fosse lives in this production! This show is old, however, having been first conceived in the early 1970's. But there was very little that was tired or old or vintage. It was fresh and cutting edge. The Signature production was unlike any of the other presentations of Pippin I have seen. The actors' entrances came in from the audience entrances - all 4 corners of the theater - and it was enthralling. The close proximity made every actor seem like they were talking/singing just to me. It was the kind of show that you really need to see more than once because there is so much going on all at once. Bravo to the Signature Theatre once again!

Calendar Girls was very well done. Fun & playful. The cast was terrific.Theatre doesn't have a…read morebad seat, parking is free and convenient.

Generally very good community theater. A well run volunteer organization that usually puts out a…read moregood product

My wife invited me and my teenage son to watch a work colleague perform in a fun community theater…read moreversion of Shakespeake's "Much Ado about Nothing". The 2-hour show (with intermission) was entertaining with the setting in New Orleans. This little theater had several pluses. First, the interior space is cozy and provides a fun vibe of live theater in which audience engagement is part of the experience. Second, it's only a few blocks away from restaurants on King Street. Street parking is not difficult to find if you arrive early. Third, the overall quality of individual theatrical performances was quite good. All the performers seemed to have regular day-jobs, but love theater for its own sake (perhaps from college). The only minus is the theater seats are very close to each other (think ballpark). Thus, if you happen to sit behind someone who is really tall, it may require a bit of peeking around to see parts of the stage. Hopefully, the folks in front of you will not be tall. Would definitely return for a future performance.

Cute, little quaint theatre! I was staying in the area and looking for something to do. I came upon…read moreA CHRISTMAS CAROL that was playing here on a tuesday evening. I reserved my seat online (got to choose my seat!) which was for E1 Street parking in the local neighborhood. I ended up parking and walking almost a block or so. not bad When I got in , there were ppl standing around waiting to be let in the auditorium. I checked in with a woman who had a printed list of ticket holder names. The seats were very close to one another and infront and back of you. I could see the stage very well It was hard to understand what the actors were saying at times, there is a speaker but in genera I couldn't understand some of the words (plus im deaf in my right ear, so theres that) Production was for an hour. Cute little theatre!