Never been to this theater and I was very impressed by the building and the theater. There are…read moreseveral other theaters in the performing arts building.First off we parked in the garage parking it was $5.00 flat fee it just around the corner of the theater. Also, you can find parking on the street. We came here to see Alantiss Morsiette Jagged Little Pill Musical. You can immediately go in the building and ther is a nice lady welcoming you and directing you to go upstairs or use the elevator for the show. There are bathrooms on the first floor and a wonderful art gallery as well. Going up the stairs in a spiral and on the second floor there were 2 entrances. Make sure to ask where your seat is for the right door to go in. There is plenty of seating with a table outside the theater. While in the theater it was small, but intimate as well. There wasn't a bad seat in the theater. There are no flat seating on the floor just goes up so all can see the stage. You can see and hear the actors clearly. There was a 15 min intercession and you can use bathroom on 1st and 2nd floor. They had drinks soda, beer and cocktails, but not too much of a menu. They also had some candy as well. It wasnt much of a selection. Everything went well and best part you could meet the actors after the show as they were outside with any meet and greet or questions. Would come back again and see a musical. It's not big like broadway audience seating but definitely some great shoes here.

I've lived in Walnut Creek for many years and have always enjoyed coming to the Lesher. I usually…read moresee the theatrical productions and they are excellent. The people working in the box office are amazing. Recently, I had a ticket for Jagged Little Pill, but unfortunately something came up and I could no longer attend on that day. Thinking I had nothing to loose, I visited the box office in person and explained my situation. They were so kind and understanding and exchanged my ticket for a different day. The people working at the snack cart are always polite and remain calm and professional when things get hectic. Unfortunately, the staff working the doors always ruin in the perfect experience for me. I once tried to open the theater door, not realizing it was too early. The woman at the door literally yelled at me that it wasn't open. Maybe it's because I'm a woman coming by myself and a little younger than the usual crowd, but not once have I been offered a program. I'll walk in with the crowd and everyone else is offered a program, but me. I see the women happily offering all the men and couples a program but they just glare at me, and I have to make a point of asking for one. This is not a one off situation. I'm in the theater now, ready to watch The Glass Menagerie, and it just happened again. Please speak to these people. Maybe have those working at the box office, or snack cart explain to them how to treat all patrons with respect and courtesy. One more thing. Please consider adding a message when people purchase tickets to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne when they attend a production. Maybe also post signs when people walk in? Many of us are sensitive to strong scents. I've had to change seats a number of times due to someone around me wearing too much perfume or cologne. Thank you.

I first want acknowledge Zach's gifts. He certainly has the chops when it comes to vocal…read moreinstruction. However, this guy's ego is off the charts. It's difficult for me to understand why he'd take umbrage, but he did, when I asked if he had any tickets for a show he was in that had sold out. I was asking to BUY them, called ahead a few days and left him a brief request on his v/m. Several days later, with no response, and I figured I would try agan, just a couple of hours before the show. We live and work in the same few blocks, and the venue was in the neighborhood, as well. I honestly didn't think a quick inquiry was out of line. No response. About a week later I followed up on requesting another lesson, no response. My feelings were hurt and my professional sensibilities about how to treat our fellow human beings were similarly aroused. As an entrepreneur that works with the general public there are times when you feel people are not respecting your boundaries or are attempting to take advantage of you. It is always at your discretion if you wish to continue the relationship. However, it is my practice to be generous, keep communication open and give people the benefit of the doubt by dilineating my boundaries and letting them understand my needs. After having my calls ignored yet again, I left a message indicating these exact sentiments. If fact, I was blunt (oops) and admitted I thought his behavior rude. I was also honest and expressed that his behavior hurt my feelings. Well, that got his attention and he called back quickly, irate, accused me of being rude for calling before the show, and that he wanted nothing more to do with me. That sort of over-the-top reaction may have been due to my own persistence. Obviously, he was irritated by my requests, wanted me to go away and accept his treatment, and I wouldn't. Zach's an okay dude. By his own admission, he's been in the business forever, as a professional opera singer. The business is cruel, callous, arduous work, highly arbitrary. Generally, only people with huge egos persevere and this culture forces them to become callous and jaded. He's a human being, so Zack, if we have to work together someday, I hope you'll forgive me if I was in any way insensitive. Conclusion: if you're not already professional it probably isn't a good match.

I recommend studying with Zachary Gordin...highly!!! I spent a good portion of 2007 in his studio…read morerebuilding my voice. It was an invaluable experience. He has an expert ear for identifying each individual issue which is preventing the full potential of the voice. He is skillful at finding the exact right way to work through the issue with extraordinary efficiency. I can say in total honesty my voice transformed within a mere few weeks of working with him. What I love most about Zachary's studio is his real and evident commitment to each student. His insatiable drive to facilitate each students growth is awe-inspiring. He is brilliant in his creativity when it comes to difficult vocal situations. He will not give up until he finds a way to break through any and all barriers which inhibit the full potential of each voice he works with. I am grateful each day of my life as a singer for the time I spent as a student at The Voice Studio of Zachary Gordin.

Carissa was an amazing performer we got to experience with incredible talent She performed at our…read moresenior retirement home and was wise beyond her years conversing with our residents and giving them an inside look at being young again and having dreams. We are having her back in August!!!!!!

I work as an activity director and at an assisted living and memory care. Clarissa came to perform…read moretwice for our community. She arrived early to set up and was very professional. I highly recommend Clarissa for any fun bookings, as she is a very skilled and adaptable acrobat.

Great, authentic Hawaiian entertainers. Peter and Vanessa did a fabulous job for my mom's birthday…read morecelebration. Booking was easy and secure. Peter was very responsive from booking to day of the party. They included audience participation and music of our choice. My mom and her guests loved them. Highly recommend.

Our family hired Vanessa and Peter for our special needs daughter Emily's 21st birthday. We had a…read morebackyard party with family, some of Emily's special needs classmates and their moms, and a couple of neighbors. Vanessa and Peter were the best! They are top notch and experienced entertainers! We definitely felt the aloha and island vibes! They had a majority of our guests participating in learning how to hula with Vanessa. It was a lot of fun. Vanessa has a natural gift to work with the special needs, young adult guests. I really appreciated that about her. We got a lot of feedback from our guests. They said they had a great time at our party. My little sister said it was the party of the year! Almost two weeks later, I am still star struck over their performances!! We hope to hire them at some point again for a future party when they are in the Bay Area.

Amazing! Extremely talented & professional. Everyone at the party was blown away. Booking process…read morewas also very easy. Highly recommend! Thank you, Johanna!

Diablo Choral Artists presents significant works of sacred and secular choral music; inspires and…read moreuplifts audiences through live performances of artistic excellence; and nurtures the appreciation and enjoyment of choral music in people of all ages and cultures.

Are you or your friends not familiar with classically written music? You can open up the world and…read moreintroduce your friends to the sound of classical music. All you have to do is attend of the Diablo Choral Artists Concerts through the year in the Diablo Valley. Check out their website. You will find out very quickly why the music that is sung transcends and outlives the modern music of the last 40 or 50 years. It captures the magic that is timeless and speaks directly to the soul.

Rita has taught all of my children piano -- over the course of almost 20 years. She provides an…read moreexcellent foundation in performance and theory and her more physical style of teaching is especially effective with boys. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Rita is an excellent teacher. She put my daughter in the MTAC reviews, which my daughter completed…read morelevel 10 (the highest) and passed each test she took. She made my daughter a much better pianist. I have also referred several people to Rita because we like her so much. She is a very generous and giving teacher who wants her students to be the best. I agree with someone else who reported a hands on style. In addition, she has become a family friend, not just a piano teacher.

Warning: Long one, coming in hot!…read more For the longest time, after my vocal nodule injury, (a rough, blister/callus that forms after over-use/incorrect voice technique), I thought that music was an arena that I no longer could visit. But one evening, a decade later, as I had done many nights before, searched Craigslist for vocal coaches that had experience with my injury. The copy in her ad was cool. Our email exchange was revealing. So... I took the plunge. What I thought I was getting: a voice teacher on my journey back to music. What I got instead: a guru, life coach, music shaman and career planner. Like a bountiful apple tree, she's brimming with knowledge on all aspects of musicianship and what it means to be a professional. It's just sitting in her Oakland studio, (or online right now, as we're living in the time of Corona.) All of this while maintaining a casual and down to earth persona. Having been together for two months now, my musical aptitude and powers are bubbling up from their dormant sleep into my fingers and throat.If you're willing to work hard, embrace humility and listen, I can assure you that whatever gift is buried inside of you will burst from your soul into whatever reality that is. Lindy has been an invaluable part of my life. At the risk of coming across as a shill, my only regret was not meeting her 10 years sooner. My life would've been markedly different. If you have music in your heart without the knowledge to pull it out, contact Lindy today and live your life with one less regret.

Saying that Lindy is great at everything related to music, though slightly hyperbolic, is totally…read moretrue from my perspective. I can only remember maybe just a few small things over the years where maybe she wasn't totally familiar with something I asked her about, but after a week she'd be knowledgable, and after a month she was an expert. The dedication that she brings to growing and polishing her own abilities get equally applied to her students and clients. She will help you achieve your goals. Facts. She's thoughtful, creative, flexible, well-connected, and perhaps most importantly, honest. Ambition and dreams aren't enough when you are talking about developing a skill, you also need a plan. Lindy can not only teach you the fundamentals about what you're trying to learn, but she'll also teach you how to put them all together. She will help you get where you want to go and be who you want to be. That's the story for me anyways and I've seen the same happen for her other students and clients. I am super grateful for her contributions to my career.