South Coast Repertory is an intimate, mid-sized theater. We've enjoyed plays and a musical there…read more Since it's small, the view has always been good from any section we've sat in. I enjoy when the actors or musicians are interviewed and we can hear their story. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There are snacks, drinks and photo ops available.

Nice theater- not too big where you get lost in it or where the stage is so far away-not a bad seat…read morein the house- staff were so welcoming and helpful - purchased tickets at the box office and that was a smooth transaction. Large clean restroom with plenty of stalls. Seats were comfortable. Covered drinks allowed in theater- no snacking in theater but ok in lobby. Paid Parking structure - theater is across from south coast plaza. Had a really nice experience.

Was trying to find something to do on Saturday night. Didn't know this place existed in Old Town…read moreTustin. Easy parking. Small venue with intimate setting. Audience input optional - they don't call you out. Small snack bar with chips and canned drinks. Fun time!

One of my favorite improv theaters. Tucked into Tustin is this amazing comedy venue filled with…read morelaughter and love. Hilarious shows to help you escape from the drama of the day or the stresses of the world. Would recommend seeing one of the MainStage shows and/or taking an improv class which will change your life for the better. Devin and Gina(owners/performers/artistic directors/wonderful humans) provide a joyful space that fosters comedy and welcomes all. They have drinks and snacks to purchase. I drank an RC cola for the first time there. They have bathrooms as well if you drink too many RC colas. I attend and perform in their improv festival every year and they bring phenomenal acts like MAX! See you next year or sooner!

My daughter just finished her first season at SCPA and she had a great time! She took multiple…read moreclasses including ballet with Carolyn, jazz with Ashley, tap with Chantal, and hip hop with Lauren. She loved all of her teachers and made so much growth! I was particularly impressed with how well run the recitals are and how well my daughter did at becoming an independent performer on stage. Most importantly, she had a lot of fun and made several close friends. The ladies who run the studio are always friendly and responsive to questions. We are looking forward to another great year at SCPA!

We have been dancing at SCPA for a few years now and cannot say enough about how great they are!…read more We drive up from Lake Forest specifically for their instructors, all of whom are the best in the biz: qualified, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. The studio and our dance friends have become a second home and like family! We have done Tap, Jazz and Ballet classes and have been happy with each class and instructor so far. If you want to be part of a great team and dance family, you definitely want to check out SCPA! South Coast Performing Arts for life!

My son has been taking lessons here for a little over a year. So far it's been great. My son takes…read moreguitar lessons with Mr. C. He's a super teacher, really connects with my son. I like that he goes at my son's pace and doesn't rush him. My daughter took piano with Ms. T for a little while. She has a slight learning disability but Ms. T is very patient. The reason she's not taking lessons anymore is because I think my daughter is a little young (she's 6). Being 6 with a little learning disability, we decided to wait another year. We'll definitely ask for Ms. T again. Hopefully she will have an opening at the same time that my son has guitar lessons. We mamas always have to juggle with our kids' schedules. Edit to add: I just looked at the address and they've moved to Tustin (not sure the address, but near the Market Place). We're in SA, so it's slightly further but the pricing and teachers are worth it.

I'm so glad I was recommended to send my 8 year old here, from another parent who has 2 of her kids…read moretaking lessons here. Ms. Thu is "really" patient and encouraging with my son in piano, and I especially see it while we've been doing home online piano lessons with her during the covid19 stay home orders. All the distance learning from his elementary school already takes a toll on him, and so he's been getting more frustrated with himself during online piano, which of course is not the same as being there in person. But Ms. Thu stays positive with him, nudges him enough to keep trying, but without scolding him or showing frustration towards him. I'm amazed at her teaching skills and patience. My son had also chosen to start guitar lessons with Steve a few weeks prior to the stay home order, and Steve is so good working with kids.

I honestly had no idea this place was here (I guess I'm not cultured lol)…read more This place did not disappoint. It's in a really nice area of Costa Mesa close to a bunch of hotels, south coast plaza and some of the best restaurants. (So many options for you to pick from and have dinner before your show) The architecture of the building itself is really beautiful. I would say it's a little tucked in, because I am always in this area and have never seen it before. The ambiance inside is nice as well. It's extremely clean This place has a parking garage and valet. Unfortunately, we had no idea they had valet. So we just automatically parked in the parking garage. But they do have a little walk way that is extremely easy to get to the building from the garage The lines went extremely fast for getting into the building. There was no restrictions on handbag size. ( or at least they didn't say anything to me about it / could differ from show to show and who is performing) All I had to do was open my purse and walk through a metal detector. Everyone was so friendly Once we entered the building, there are tons of staff directing you where to go if you need help finding your section They do have stairs when you walk in, but they have elevators. I chose to walk up a few stairs and then take the elevator to get to our seats We had second floor box circle level seating. It was extremely easy to get to the seats and the lady who took us to our seats was extremely kind and helpful She also gave us the rules - No placing your handbag on the railing, no video or flash photography I can't stress enough, the importance of elevators and it being accessible. So 5 stars for that The bathrooms were very clean and had a great amount of bathroom stalls. So there was no line I only saw one very tiny stand where you could get refreshments. I did not get anything, so I don't know what they had to offer (such as alcohol or if they had any food) The write up online for the show we went to for Tchaikovsky's Fifth & Avi Avital Pacific Symphony -Experience Tchaikovsky's Triumphant Fifth & Mandolin Virtuoso Avi Avital! Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductorAvi Avital, mandolin-MOZART: Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio -FAZIL SAY: Mandolin Concerto (U.S. Premiere)TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

Went to see dancing with the stars here last night and I am just in awe…read more The whole theater was sold out! It was an incredible experience. Parking was only $15. Concession stand was reasonably priced. Drinks are allowed in the theater but snacks are not. This was an amazing show!

My son is a goofball who has some struggles with social settings and being around people he doesn't…read moreknow. We enrolled him in Rock 101 on guitar because of his interest in music, lack of interest in sports, and our desire to get him involved in something that would force him out of his comfort zone. The results have been more than I could have asked for. We're approaching 2 years in, he's performed about 6 concerts now (each time feeling less and less anxious), and has developed a real skill. His private teacher Cameron is just awesome, and has provided our son with consistent, encouraging feedback. He's made our son comfortable in a way I didn't expect from this place. We signed up our younger son for drums, and he loves it as well. I highly encourage kids to sign up. It's free to try out and the monthly cost is worth every penny. Our kids are ages 6 and 9 and love it.

They offer trial class, so I took my kid there to try. It's about 4-5 kids got together in the room…read moreand playing different instruments and since my kid was new and she didn't know what to do and it's very loud inside that they didn't warn us or offered us headphone to protect my kids's ears till I asked about it. We wanted our kid to focus on guitar, but their way of making a band looks a little chaotic to me without a good system...not exactly what we were looking for. We checked out and also found out the price was very high and we knew that it's not a place for us. Recommend people to take the trail class they offer first before making a decision to see if that's something you and your kids are looking for. Once you signed up, I don't know how easy of getting out of the contract.

My daughter has been coming here since she was 4 and is now 9. Highly recommend this place! Ms…read moreLovett is a very good instructor. This is the place to go if you are really serious about learning proper technique.

The BEST dance studio!! Ms. Carolyn is such a wonderful teacher. She taught my daughter so many…read moreballet techniques and the most important part for a ballerina dancer: respectful and graceful. We love her and respect her so deeply. Highly recommended!!

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!

Mr. Tim has been our guitar/ukulele teacher for over 7 years. We are happy to have this music…read moreschool in our community the knowledge and expertise Mr. Tim has given to my son my family and friends are pleased with my sons songs he has learned throughout the years . Thanks pacific conservatory...

We love RAAD! Each of my kiddos has attended and the staff is so warm, encouraging, passionate, and…read moreknowledgeable. You can feel that a lot of heart goes into every class and every show and we're so happy that we found our studio home! My daughter has grown so much since she began training at RAAD!

RAAD is truly a special place! From the moment we joined, my daughter felt welcomed, encouraged,…read moreand right at home. Ms. Bree and her family runs the academy with so much love and dedication, and it shows in everything they do. Ms. Camilla and Ms. Madia, and all the teachers are wonderful role models. The quality of teaching is excellent, and whether you're a beginner or more advanced, RAAD is a great place for everyone to learn and grow. They also put on beautiful performances twice a year, which give the students such a great opportunity to shine. We're so grateful for everything RAAD has given her!

If you're looking for a dance studio that is welcoming, inclusive, and just genuinely special, I…read morecannot recommend Creation Dance Studio enough. From the very first phone call to booking our first session, my friend and I felt completely at ease. We were searching for something recreational for our daughters to enjoy together, and as moms of girls on the spectrum, finding the right environment is so important and not always easy. After a not-so-great experience elsewhere, we were honestly a little nervous... but this studio completely changed everything for us. They went above and beyond right from the start, sending reminders about the tryout, letting us know what to bring, and even offering ballet flats and shoes to borrow so the girls would feel comfortable and included. That level of thoughtfulness meant so much. And then there's Mrs. Paris... truly something magical. She's the perfect balance of firm, professional, and incredibly fun. Her energy is contagious, and you can just feel how much the girls adore her. She's exceptional at what she does, using inclusive language, keeping the class engaging, and creating a space where every child feels seen and supported. The class itself is such a great mix, ballet in the first half and tap in the second and the girls were engaged the entire time. My friend and I kept looking at each other, just so proud and honestly a little emotional seeing our daughters so happy and thriving in that environment. It was an absolute no-brainer, we signed up that same day. If you're looking for a fun, intimate, and truly inclusive dance experience, this is the place.

My daughter just started going to Creation Station and we absolutely love it! The instructors are…read moreso so nice and inviting. The programs are really unique and perfect for my daughters -Princess ballet and tap dance?!? So cool!!! Also they have some really fun summer camp classes that my daughter is very excited about.