Love the place. It has a lot verity of programs and it really is a gem in the valley I was so happy…read morethat I found this venue. I attended two concert and both have been wonderful . Also easy parking.

I will start by saying, I've attended shows at this venue a number of times and have highly enjoyed…read moremyself. A few weeks ago I went to a show that I was very excited about since last year. I spent money on the good seats up front (in this economy it was definitely a thought out purchase). My excited was out the door a few minutes in. They say explicitly at the start of each show that there are no phones allowed. Like I mentioned earlier, I've been to shows here before and have witness staff be quick to shut down anyone trying to take a picture or video. I really liked that about this venue because it allows for the audience to enjoy the show without any distractions. That was not the case this time around. Not long after the beginning of the show, phones started coming out. I though, "for sure someone will come tell them something soon". Spoiler: No one ever did, not once, the whole show. Other parties caught on that they would not be asked to stop so they joined in. I had 6 different phones going up and down in front of me the whole show. The most upsetting part for me was that staff did come into the area when guiding late comers to their seats. They saw the phones out and did nothing about it. I was so bummed by the end of the show to say the least. Now that I know the phone rule is no longer enforced I don't think I'll be back. I really liked that I could go to the Soraya and collectively experience a show in the moment without a sea of phones ruining the experience. However, that does not seem to be the case anymore.

We need a performance hall in the valley !…read more It provides joy and excitement for the performing arts lovers Martha Graham said: Art is here to help us live Profound and oh so true

This theatre sits adjacent to the Great Hall of the Valley Performing Arts Center on the CSUN…read morecampus. Productions here are created by the Department of Theatre and they put on some very high quality shows! I've seen musicals, comedies, and dramas here - there are about four shows per year happening in this space (not including special events like a musical theatre workshop final performance). The theatre is a black box space and is reconfigurable. At the time of this review it was set up as a small proscenium-style theatre with audience seating on just one side but I've also seen it used as a thrust space - with audience seating on three sides. Once I saw a show there where the seating was modified to be "in the round." Since September of 2013 shows in the space have included Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, The Seagull, Servant of Two Masters, Electricidad, Bat Boy: The Musical, Learned Ladies, and two Harold Pinter one-acts. Seating is provided for roughly 130 guests and this is a new, state-of-the-art space that is exciting to visit. I'd highly recommend a night out at the theatre here - tickets are about $20 or less for all Department of Theatre shows. Students, staff, and faculty get discounts!

Small quaint theatre with roughly 100-150 seats. No bad seat in the room…read more You can purchase drinks and snacks in the front lobby and bring into the theatre. Very clean. Comfortable seats. Nice acoustics. Street parking in nearby neighborhoods.

This theatre has been around a very long time! I moved into the area around 40 years ago…read more I've seen all kinds of performances here and am always surprised with how comfortable it actually is. If you know nothing about the Whitefire Theater know this - you will never see a crappy play here. KUDOS Whitefire Theatre. Parking can be a nightmare because it's along Ventura Blvd - but, was told you can valet your car with the restaurant 1/2 block east.

Could not have asked for a better mariachi! We inquired about a last minute early morning serenade…read morefor our 84YO mom's bday and not only did they come through but they sang beautifully had amazing energy and looked spectacular. They are saved in my contacts for any future needs. Thank you SO MUCH for making this day beautiful and memorable!!

Mariachi Del Sur is awesome! They played for my father-in-law's birthday and everyone had a…read morewonderful time. They were prompt to reply, reasonably priced and most importantly, they are great musicians. Their energy and vibe is fantastic. You need to book them for your next event.

This is a little hidden gem of a dance studio. My kiddo has been taking dance here for a few years…read morenow and she just loves it! The dance recitals are always a good show and I'm so impressed by the talent here. We love CPAC and can't recommend it highly enough!!

Love the classes and the teachers very professional yet extremely warm environment. My daughter…read moreloves attending ballet here and has been learning so much . I highly recommend

Went back to see "Run For Your Wife". Enjoyed it very much! It's nice to do something different…read morethan your standard dinner and a movie. I enjoy live theater. Good acting again, and enjoyed another chat with the artistic director, John Berry. Support your local businesses and have a great time doing it!!

You have to love local theater. They Bring some fun plays to see. It's a bit dated inside but the…read moremanagement is great and the acting is always high quality. Makes for a great evening.

My children have been attending Golden for the past year and have done 3 musicals with them. There…read moreare different programs for elementary through middle and for high school kids. They do have the children audition for each show, but all children attending the program get a part and perform in at least two performances per session. The staff and counselors are talented, patient, and loving, truly wonderful people. They put their heart and soul into every show and truly care about the children. Unlike other programs we have tried, they do not put undo pressure on the children to attain perfection. The emphasis here is for the children to have fun and simply do their best. This program is instrumental in developing children's confidence and self esteem, and gives them a chance to they meet new friends who are outside of their school or other extracurricular programs. They also have optional fundraising events with such activities as movie night and laser tag.

I have been to golden since 2022 and have made such amazing friends and memories. Everyone has a…read moresnails on their face and I am always so happy after being there. All the shows have been fantastic and I am so excited to continue with this program and also a lot of my closest friends at golden at the teens because they are so gentle, patient, supportive, caring and kind. When I started I had stage fright but the staff made the show so much easier to go out on stage. You get a part no matter what and also whatever part I get I have so much fun doing it. I definitely recommend kids that want to act sign up for golden you will never find acting place better - Amy's daughter Sari Ross

This company took free Easter Bunny pictures at the Bella Terra in Huntington Beach…read more The pictures of my kid and nephew turned it amazing. They were very good quality, professional pictures. They were very patient and good withy 1-year old nephew. Highly recommend this business.

Impressive photo quality, friendly photographer, and modern equipment! Parker was a hoot !read more

The performance of catch me if you can was absolutely incredible today! The dancing singing…read morecostumes... all of it was on point and enjoyable for the entire family of varying ages. Very impressed with the cast the ensemble, the theater and staff itself. They have good snacks and bar options at intermission, you can pre-order drinks for intermission, which is super helpful! Entrance to the theater is attached to a Burbank parking structure, which was very convenient! Will definitely be back for another show!

High-quality theater company in an excellent venue. Great sight lines and acoustics. And attached…read moreto the Burbank Mall free parking. The shows are well produced with top notch casts.

My son has been attending this studio with Max for 2 years now. Given that my little 12 year old is…read morenever really into anything, this amazing teacher turned our world aroun. My son is now passionate about the art of acting. He has met a great group of pears who share the same love for performing arts, as well as, has gotten signed by a prominent agency. He has blossomed into a great young actor and now is proud to show off his resume that includes several great accomplishments, including being SAG e We thank Max with all our hearts!

(I re-read my review below just prior to posting it and realized it may come off as excessively,…read moreunrealistically enthusiastic. The reason for that is simply because I wish so very badly I had found this school sooner and am having a hard time reconciling how much money I threw away paying teachers who just loved listening to the sound of their own voice). I have gone to almost 20 different acting schools both in England and the United States and I can say, with total confidence, that Max Decker at MAD Acting Studio is the most brilliant teacher with whom I have ever had the pleasure of studying. It took one evening in class with Max for me to instantly mourn all the money I realized I had honestly wasted studying under teachers who, at the end of the day, just spent endless hours pontificating nothing more than their love for the sound of their own voice. Teachers who, if they worked as actors at all, had maybe had one or two jobs in their entire "careers" and felt that was enough for them to call themselves teachers. Max has not only worked in this industry a long time and accrued an enviable resume, he really knows how to teach others to do this thing really, really well. He won't blow smoke up your skirt and always say how great you to keep you spending money to stay in his class. He will actually -teach- you to be a better actor. He will call you out on what's getting in your way and offer invaluable, constructive help. He offers a wide range of classes including: * Dramatic improvisation (not going for the joke, but giving you invaluable tools you can use for your scripted work), * Script analysis, and * How to successfully audition and self-tape If you currently find yourself in a class where you feel you're spending a bunch of money to not really learn anything new or, if you're looking for a place that will finally teach you the tools you need to be a better actor, MAD Acting Studio is the place you need to go.