Lisa was the bestest teacher ever!!! THANK YOU for your beautiful energy, education, and support…read morefrom the Meisner mindset. It was a new and brain-tickling experience, and I can't wait for the next one! I feel like I've started all over again with my acting career and can't wait for what's next in my life. If you ever have workshops you're hosting or projects you need help with, I'd love to be involved.

Studying Meisner at Playhouse Northwest taught me more about myself and others. Lisa is a patient…read moreand knowledgeable teacher. She delicately balances charismatic energy while challenging her students to improve each session. Thank you Lisa + team for creating a space where these learnings could happen, the class was more than I had hoped for.

I'll start off by sharing a positive experience I had at The Studio Seattle, which was getting to…read morelearn from Hailey Henderson. Hailey is as excellent of an instructor as she is an actor. She clearly loves teaching and is incredibly knowledgeable about acting theory and applications. Hailey has high expectations for her learners and is also deeply compassionate, a perfect combination for creating an effective learning environment. I am immensely grateful to have been able to learn with her. Hailey is the primary instructor for The Studio Seattle, whereas Andrew Tsao is the artistic director and founder. Andrew was going to cover the last several weeks of classes in my Acting Foundations 2 class series, and prior to this he co-taught a class with Hailey. In this class, Andrew had us participate in exercises where we would be improvising interactions with a scene partner. These scenes were meant to be highly realistic- we were playing ourselves and had similar relationships to each other as we do in real life. Our objectives and given circumstances were given to us individually, without our scene partner's (or the class's) knowledge. In one scene, Andrew had one of our male classmates play the role of a sexual predator towards not one, but two of our classmates. When his scene partner responded to his unwanted advances authentically, by attempting to distract the perpetrator and leave, Andrew told her that she was responding incorrectly and that should/would in fact "fight". He also told her that her "avoidance" would be a hindrance to her as an actor. In another scene, part of the given circumstances was that one of my classmates had had an abortion. I followed up with Andrew expressing my concern that not one, but two extremely sensitive topics, particularly for women, were chosen for these exercises. I stated that that the nature of the exercises required us to be ourselves, thereby increasing the level of sensitivity and creating a high potentiality for trauma/re-traumatization. I acknowledged that while actors do work with difficult content, we get to choose and consent to this, which was not an option in this situation (since we did not know our scene partner's backgrounds or objectives). I stated my expectation that content will be more thoughtfully chosen for these exercises moving forward and that learners be made more fully aware of their options. Andrew's initial response acknowledged that he could have been more thoughtful in ensuring everyone was aware that they could opt out of the exercises. He did not address my concerns over the nature of the content itself, other than implying that more experienced actors would have been fine with the content (I have since heard from multiple other acting instructors that this is not at all the case). I responded by saying that I appreciated his effort to improve transparency around opting out of exercises moving forward. I again stated my concern over the content itself, particularly as it relates to women, and expressed skepticism that more experienced actors would have been fine with the content. Overall, I felt like my concerns were dismissed. Andrew responded by disinviting me to continue attending classes at The Studio Seattle. Based on my experience, I'm of the opinion that Andrew Tsao is not interested in feedback as it relates to the safety of his students, particularly women. For this reason, I would caution any woman/female person against taking classes at The Studio Seattle.

I have completed Foundations 1 & 2 at The Studio Seattle and cannot speak highly enough about this…read moreprogram and instructors. Alana's deep understanding of theory and process offers the groundwork to feel comfortable and prepared for the deeper work in Foundations 2, while Aaron has a magical way of balancing thoughtful and respectful lessons with a humility and irreverence that creates a joyful space to learn and try new things. Thank you, Andrew for creating a welcoming, enriching, and intensive space in Seattle.

The theater staff did a fantastic job! They were professional, courteous, helpful and did…read moreeverything they could to solve all of the issues that arose (issues were of our own making, not the theater). They were all super easy to work with and if I ever have the opportunity to do so again it would be a pleasure. I would definitely recommend your theater to others should anyone ask me for a great place to put on a show. Beautiful theater, great stage and back of house amenities. The dressing rooms are some of the nicest I've experienced in 30 + years of events. Great Green Room. Tech, set up & tear down were efficient and quick. And multiple restrooms for back of house use!

Came here for "The Jury Experience" because they changed the location to hear as there was damage…read morefrom recent flooding in Carco Theater nearby. Plenty of parking. Comfortable enough seats. Bathroom has many stalls. I just wish that there was more lighting for making ways to the seats because you could easily trip with the steps up ... so watch out!

We love to visit here and see what's next for this very capable staff and actors! Recently saw The…read moreMousetrap and we all loved it. Can't wait to see the next Pemberly episode, as we really enjoyed last year's take on Jane Austen's characters. It's so nice to have a local theater and see live performances right here! Bravo! Gerri and Dean Tyler

"Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie was full house and younger crowd, too…read more This was one of the best in this season and I cannot wait for the next one.

In 2020 my daughter was enrolled for a class. We called and emailed trying to get a hold of a live…read moreperson but unfortunately never got anyone to return calls or emails. After persistent messages left I gave up. Even if they couldn't refund me they could've tried to respond a year later. I hope things can improve with better management.

Hello My daughter…read morewent here well before Covid and the young man,Zachary, was very caring and a great teacher. It's a small town youth theater. For what is, we were pleased and enjoyed the performances. We were planning to continue but then youth theater became offered where my child attended school and that was more economical for our family. I felt bad not continuing as I know small businesses count on continued repeat business but it worked better for us to go through the school once it was offered. I would like to see this business offer internships (even unpaid) to theater majors in a way to incorporate the community more into the business. It's important to invest in the community as it is important to invest in small businesses. I wish them all the best.

We took our daughter on her 18th birthday to this spot thanks to a chat GPT suggestion. We were…read morepleasantly surprised and the birthday girl really enjoyed her first improv comedy experience. The actors were so believable as the characters they were playing and loved the construct as a homage to the Office.

Saw The Grimm Truth last night and it was hysterical! Improv singing looks so fun, but so hard to…read moredo! I was the Ursula requester, you all did a great job with that one. This show has a ton of potential, and you could even branch out with other types of villains (like comic books, movies, etc.). This was my first time seeing a show there and I'll definitely be back! One thing I would suggest is either specifying it's kid-friendly material, that it's for mature audiences, or will have both, 'cause some of the jokes clearly had to be modified. Also a message in the beginning about photography/video would be helpful!

Every parent in King and Snohomish counties who want their children/teens to gain confidence and…read morefind their voice: look into this! Cassie Welliver, Owner/Director, has a passion for helping kids, especially those with exceptional qualities, flourish. Pursue the possibilities for your students. I am a former owner/director of Drama Kids with my wife, Susan.

My kids love the drama camp for their spring break. Lots of new friends. Learning experience with…read moreacting and performing. Thanks.

I came here with my friend to try their silks class! It was a trial class for $5, which was an…read moreamazing deal. The class was held in a downstairs room with a separate entrance. The instructor was friendly and provided a great warm-up. There were two stands with beautiful red silks. I enjoyed the height of the room and the welcoming atmosphere. It was also refreshing to see some teens in the class and how quickly they learned and progressed. The facility was overall clean, and parking was easy with a convenient lot.

My daughters have really enjoyed learning to dance at pacwest. The pricing is fair and they have a…read morevariety of programs for all ages. We look forward to more classes and workshops. We plan to try out for competition team next season.

Wow. What a cool children's theater. This was our first time here as we live North of Seattle and…read moredon't make it down to this part of Tacoma often. We were invited by a friend to see Matilda: The Musical. He is in the show and it was a treat to see him perform. All the staff we encountered from the ticket takers to the concession staff were super nice and friendly. The concession lines were well staffed and moved quickly which is important with showtime swiftly approaching. This theater is easy to find with ample street and lot parking. The lobby was adorned with festive decorations for the Holiday season. The theater seating is a bit dated and cramped but all had good views of the stage. We loved the performance and were enchanted by the acting and singing and sets. The cast came out after the musical was over and mingled with family and the audience in the lobby. This theater really has a lot of love and character and it shows. We will definitely return one day and encourage others to do the same.

I went to my first play here a couple of years ago and it was great! Been to several since and…read morehave never been disappointed. This year I purchased season tickets because I don't want to miss a single show and I want to support our local theatre. Great shows, great actors and great staff!!!

My daughter had her first dance class here. She came in full of nervous energy and left with her…read moreheart soaring. We watched the class through the window. There was a ratio of 7:1 which was really nice because it allowed each child to have some one on one instruction with the teacher. My daughter's teacher was really sweet and it was very obvious that she is experienced and enjoys working with children. I am so glad that we chose this school!

My daughter has been enrolled in Dance Elite for 4 years now and we absolutely love it. After the…read moreownership switched hands, life was brought back into the studio and every single bench and classroom has been filled with people ever since. Amy and her staff have a huge love for Dance and for everyone of their little dancers as well. Our favorite time of year with the Dance Elite is not only the amazing recital but the awesome spooktacular Halloween event they put on for everyone at the studio! We look forward to many more years at Dance Elite and we will continue referring all our friends and family because this is the best dance studio around!!