Couldn't think of a better way to spend 3 weeks of summer. My daughter absolutely loves NCTC camp…read moreand has been going for the past 4 years. She's already looking forward to next summer and can't wait to see what play she'll be working on as a brand new member of the Teen Ensemble. The teachers and staff have great energy and teach the kids a lot of theater and music skills and knowledge in just three weeks. The end of session plays they put on are always delightful. It would be great if the year round classes were offered on other days besides Saturdays, as my daughter can't attend those due to other commitments. I will always recommend NCTC!

I'm so impressed! My children, Jesus and Jacqueline, started theater classes for the first time…read morethis summer at NCTC "camp" and they still can't stop talking about it. I got a nice break each day for a couple of hours and my children were clearly in safe hands. They loved their teacher, their classmates and all the creativity. My son, the eldest, seems really inspired to take more classes and see as many theater shows as he can. My brother, who has had a subscription to the plays for several years now, told me about the children's classes and now has me thinking about taking an adult drama class with him!!

So no training but help find an agency is charging r$399.00 in US it's $22.22 a month. Your child…read morecan find an agency for free. The California phone number is not in service and the other phone number is a South Africa number. There's plenty of other acting training and coaches out there willing to help train a young actor's. https://www.kidsoncamera.co.za/registration.php

With all of the opportunities available for self-improvement these days, there's absolutely no…read morereason for grown-ups to be petrified speaking in front of groups of any size. Then again, had they gone to Kids On Camera, it may not have been an issue. While majority of the children and youth will be working actors/models, the seasoned team teaches the important aspects of presentation, acting, projection and self-confidence development. This is especially wonderful during that transition into tween and even adulthood, but there are programs from 4yrs through high school. Judy Berlin and her team -- teachers who are professional actors and guest teachers who are exceptionally respected in their industry specialties -- keep the children engaged and inspired.

An incredible performance and looking forward to the next show. Felt grateful to have gotten to see…read moretheir last show before they moved.

When I joined my new organization as a sales leader, I knew that building a trusting, open, and…read morecollaborative environment is paramount to success. After two months into the role, I planned an offsite for me and my six team members, and I looked for a top rated improv class in San Francisco. The team at Leela did not disappoint! Jill was incredibly responsive when I first reached out, and Diana was an amazing host for our two hour class. Everyone on my team was skeptical about this (especially since it was our first day together as a group), but they all walked away feeling more connected as ever. Do not hesitate to book Leela if you're looking to level up your trust and collaboration on your team!

The San Francisco Nutcracker Ballet is a family holiday tradition…read more The beauty of this is over the years they have carefully crafted children's programs for the ballet itself with less solos so the fidgety ones can remain rapt at the toys, the rat king, and of course the nutcracker on stage. We've attended children's performances where there was a post-ballet party with refreshments and opportunity for the kids to be photographed with the characters from the ballet.. What makes this so special for me and my family is their introductionto the arts. As children my girls looked forward to dressing up to attend this every year. Now, as adults, we continue the family tradition of attending as a family including my daughters spouses. Someday I will go with my daughters when they take their children to the Nutcracket Ballet as I once took them when they were little. My family looks forward to this every year, and every year we are delighted! Thank you to everyone at the SF Ballet for making this a memorable, meaningful, really special family tradition. Fiver, perfection.

WOW! They really know what they're doing, and I guess my expectations wouldn't be anything less for…read moreone of the top 3 companies in the country. We saw The Nutcracker and it was absolutely stunning. From the costume details to the set details. It's all there, but then throw in the precision from the ballet dancers l, plus the love orchestra, and you won't be able to look away. Can't wait to see another show!

A great tool for "getting out of my head" & to stop being so self-conscious. Lisa helped us greatly…read moreby teaching us to go-with-the-flow, she was excellent at pulling that 'free-thinking place' up & out of us. Great help for my performance anxiety. ThankU @MomentImprovTheatre. Tammy@TTyreeVOcally

My team and I had a fantastic virtual workshop with Marcus Sams a few weeks ago. Marcus was an…read moreentertaining and engaging host and kept the ten of us smiling throughout the 2-hour Zoom session all afternoon! Most of us have been forced to work remotely in this pandemic for nearly a year now, and it's left us often feeling isolated, missing the camaraderie and water-cooler chats that happen naturally in a physical office setting. Like so many, I have only gotten to witness improv from the audience seat and I was delighted to take part in an introductory improv session with my work family. Marcus ran an inclusive workshop that had every one of us participating, through activities like "rockstar introductions" and storytelling exercises, showing us techniques to be better communicators, build trust and have fun as a group! I would highly recommend considering Marcus for any corporate team-bonding events. Some quotes from my team: - It refilled my energy and passion from daily routine work. A great experience having fun with the team during a pandemic - A good team bonding experience that helps you get out of your comfort zone - The most engaged Zoom meeting I've ever had #teambonding

Cute little theatre. Not a bad seat in the house!…read more Enjoyed the show and a glass of wine for $5. They were also selling other drinks and cookies. Would come again!

A tiny little playhouse situated within a church, I expected a lot more out of the production and…read morevenue itself when I attended a performance there recently. You enter through a metal side gate and open a large door, and you find yourself in the "lobby," which consists of a tiny room with a counter that doubles are the box office and concessions stand. If you're early, you need to awkwardly wait until they open the large doors to the theatre space. Once inside, you'll find that it's a *tiny* one-room theatre with seating literally feet away from the actors. Hey, don't get me wrong. I've been in tiny one-room theatres before, but nothing to this extent. The seats were 2/3 full, so that should have been my first clue about the performance : ( It was dismal, and I couldn't wait to get out of there! I'll see a small production any day, just not here.

What a fun way to spend an evening. It's improv so you never know if it's going to be the best show…read moreof your life or the worst. Depends on the day. Located in format mason across from the german restaurant. It's up the elevator on floor 3. I've been exploring my neighborhood and working through the artist way and thought why not go for an artist date at BATS improv. It's cute it's homey. The first popcorn was free. They have drinks for sale alcoholic and non alcoholic. Then you can walk into the theatre and find a spot to sit. Closer to the front and your shout outa might have an easier time of being chosen. I came for the improve battle of newbies mixed with veterans. It was fun to guess who was who. They did different games and totaled points with elimination rounds. So of course there was a range in experience and expertise. Regardless I was thoroughly entertained laughed, cringed, felt surprised, and elated. Honestly a much better way to spend an evening compared to a movie. In person human connection. That's what we need as a collective whole these days.

Just an incredible experience absolutely hysterical. Able to make you laugh without being over the…read moretop, risqué or bad language. I attended last weekend with my parents and I felt like I was in San Francisco for pre Covid days. It was a good feeling. Keep up the good work!

The theatre presents and stages great intriguing shows while the staff and production crew are…read morealways friendly and considerate.

I've been a fan of the shows at this space for over 15 years I guess. Recently saw Ride The Cyclone…read moreand Ruthless there. We enjoyed them both. The staff is always pleasant and the 3 different theater spaces each have a special charm. I hope they continue to thrive even though this current terrible administration has cut a lot of funding to non profit arts organizations.

I FT!!! Robert created such a safe and welcoming environment from day one. He truly made the…read moreclass feel like a family, encouraging all of us to take risks, try new things, and not be afraid to fail in the process. One of the things I admired most was that he gave 110% to every single student in every class. His positive energy was contagious and set the tone for the entire room -- making us want to have fun, do our best, and enjoy the journey along the way. He also truly knows the ins and outs of the industry and is incredibly generous when it comes to sharing his experiences, knowledge, and expertise. You can tell how much he genuinely wants his students to learn, grow, and feel prepared for the business side of acting as well. The last two years with Robert in CORE class absolutely flew by because I was constantly learning while genuinely having so much fun. Not only did he help me grow and strengthen my acting craft, but he also helped me become more confident and present in my everyday life. Everything I've learned from Robert and First Take has truly been a gift that I'll carry with me forever. I'm now moving into MC prep and plan to continue with First Take because I love their philosophies so much. It's very clear that they genuinely want every student to succeed -- whatever success looks like for them -- and they teach in a way that feels supportive, digestible, and never overwhelming. The sense of community they foster here has also been such a blessing. I've made some amazing friends, and I truly believe that comes from the leadership at First Take -- especially Robert -- creating an environment where everyone genuinely supports and celebrates one another. Through every challenge and every win, there are always people behind you encouraging you every step of the way.

I do not recommend First Take for anyone, despite the glowing language they use to promote…read morethemselves. It is an unbelievably chaotic environment, and when you have a problem there is no one willing to help you solve it. They are really good at cashing your checks but that's about it. Danny Lai was a great teacher but when he became a father I had a series of 6 different teachers in six months, before Danny dropped the class altogether. They did not offer him a day of paid family leave but instead left him and all his students to suffer. I ended up in Andrew's class which was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. It seems they foisted Andrew on us even though he had no prior teaching experience just to fill the gap Danny left. Then Andrew falsely accused me of something I didn't do and next thing I knew I was being pressured to withdraw even though I had been a student there for almost 2 years. Looking back I realize that at the end of each 8-week session you get thrown back in with rank beginners instead of progressing as a group. Plus you never know how long your teacher is going to last. This is no way to hone your craft -- in fact, it's really frustrating. After 2 years of this they finally let you move on but by then you've spent a fortune on classes. I feel very bitter about my time at First Take and feel like I was badly taken advantage of by them. There are many fine acting schools in the Bay Area -- do yourself a huge favor & sign up for one of those instead.

Needs better ventilation. Extremely stuffy air when it's a busy and popular show with lots of…read morepeople in this theater. When on the floor level, person in front of you might block you view if they happen to be tall (welp you can't control that) or fidget a lot. Wish the seats were better set up Amazing how quickly you can get out of this place even at a really packed show. Ushers are great and helpful

My friend treated me and my daughter to see Dracula Ballet here and it was amazing!…read more This old venue near Civic Center is so ornate and unique. People working here were friendly helpful and polite. You could smell the popcorn inside with well-dressed people buying wine at the concession stands, which can be brought inside while sitting on the red velvet seats. On the mezzanine level, two tall guys sat in front of me, blocking the view of center stage. At intermission, I asked the couple in front of me to switch seats so I could see a bit better. However, I noticed the girl in front then couldn't see, because there was a tall bald guy in front of her! Short people should always get the front rows, lol! Well, the music could be heard by everyone and from what I could see, the ballet was striking as it was beautiful.