Local theater troops are a blessing... and this one tucked into the loving and welcoming First UU…read morechurch on Grover is no exception. With performances 3 times a year, the team draws upon classic and contemporary, professional and locally crafted material - always professionally staged and performed.

Phenomenal performance of Incorruptable!…read more I was really amazed by how well the show was cast, directed and the overall production. There was never a dull moment. It was filled with quick wit, brilliant acting by the two older monks. And a lot of promising performances by the rest of the cast. Truly an ensemble. I can't wait to see what they are working on next!

Our kids have been attending act summer camps for five years now and with two younger kiddos, we…read morewill be a part of this "family" for many years to come. Our kids enjoy each and every week of these camps every year. Act does an amazing job at taking a child's natural creativity and intelligence and helping them fine tune it and turn it into something amazing. I've seen kids write entertaining plays, films and songs and create fantastic works of art that are gallery-worthy! I'm always astounded when I show up on the final day each week for the presentation. The best part is that our kids come home each day a little tired a little dirty and always happy and excited to tell us about their day. Act also does a great job helping kids learn kindness, conflict resolution and these lessons come home with them. We love act, the staff and everything about their summer camps. I highly recommend them!

ACT is one of the best camps you can enroll your child into within the Austin area. Instead of a…read moremass of kids, overworked counselors and tired games - you get personal attention for your kids, counselors who are passionate and a leader who makes a personal bond with each child. You get new ideas, and your kids get to have a huge say in what it is they are doing. Talena & the team at ACT made a huge impact on my daughters life and she continues to interact with this camp as a teenager. I cannot say enough good things about it.

I sang with this company. I regret it. They don't consider the needs of all company members, show…read morefavoritism, and have traumatized friends and myself. I cannot in good conscience recommend this company until they are willing to reconcile their delusions of inclusion with the reality of how they allow bullying and harassment in their shows. If you are going to see Patience this summer, consider also making a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, since it is more effort than they will make to support those with mental health needs.

Every year G & S of Austin puts on the finest productions of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan…read more This year, June 2024, we are performing The Yeoman of the Guard, a delightful musical comedy that everyone will enjoy and will walk away singing the tunes. The best Operetta productions anywhere in the United States are right here in Austin TX. Don't miss it!

Always entertaining - with a perspective on the Asian experience in Austin, TX…read more The shows frequently sell out, so buy your tickets or show up to the box office early. This show is put on at the Salvage Vanguard Theater on Manor Road. Always worth the money!

I saw Inishfree Irish Dance Studio perform at the Austin Celtic Festival (Nov 6, 2016) and at the…read moreSt. Patrick's Day festival at Pioneer Farms Austin (March 17, 2017). Their dance performances were impressive and wonderfully varied. They have both ladies and gentlemen; children and adults; solo, line, and group sets; wear hard (jig) and soft (ghillies/reel) shoes; have standard uniforms and fancy costumes; and dance to traditional and popular music (think "Riverdance" and "Lord of the Dance"). Their Irish dancing was the highlight of the festivals for me. My only previous exposure to Irish dancing was at my Catholic school in San Francisco, CA where we had elaborate St. Patrick's Day festivals where everyone sang traditional Irish songs, all the teachers and older students did the group dances (on very limited school dance instruction), and students (many quite young) who had actual Irish dance training performed for us in their elaborate costumes. I haven't seen Irish dancing again until very recently with Inishfree Irish Dance. It renewed my love of Irish dancing, which I feel is the best kind of dancing: it's more upbeat and rhythmic than ballet, more traditional and formal than jazz, can be done solo/paired/grouped and doesn't require a dedicated partner like in ballroom or country dancing, can be spontaneously done in limited space to a live band or precisely performed on a big stage to an audience, and doesn't require any special equipment (though proper shoes and flooring help). Inishfree Irish Dance Studio Austin is open year-round with weekly classes. You can start anytime, with a free trial class (with their permission), which I readily took advantage of when I signed up at their info booth on St. Patrick's Day. They have separate classes for kids and adults, and they tailor instruction to meet individual students' needs and skill level. Their instructors are certified by the World Irish Dance Association, they all have extensive Irish dancing experience (including placing at The World Irish Dancing Championships and performing in Michael Flatley's dance productions), and they've been teaching here for over 15 years. Their instruction is geared toward competition, performance, and enjoyment, so they're an excellent place for anyone interested in Irish dancing, from beginners/hobbyists to advanced/competitors. I can't recommend them highly enough!

My daughter and I went opening night for The Bat. We didn't know what to expect but we had an…read moreincredible time. The music was great. The singing incredible and the jokes funny. The references to Austin landmarks, famous faces, color and events came fast and furious. If you are into events and Trivia around Austin, this is the "Opera" to go to. Basically the story is that prank was pulled on a man that leaves him drunk in a bat costume under the south congress bridge and this is his revenge. The show goes over the top but if you love Austin and everything about it. You should go see this show. You could tell that the writers love the color and flavor of Austin Weirdness. And that love and laughter is what you should take away from it..,,

No idea who wrote these reviews but they are not true and i wish someone had told us the truth…read morebefore we spent $1700+ to put our daughter through this horrible experience. If your child likes to walk in the rain and have wet clothes/shoes all day, be taught by ill-prepared teenagers with rude, dramatic attitudes , be separated from the few friends they make, be crammed into 2 person rooms with 3 people, have little quality acting instruction, have their phone confiscated for all but 20 min a day (10:10 PM - 10:30 PM only access) then this might be for you. Now that I actually got to talk to my daughter and hear the truth about this camp, I can see why they don't want the students to be able to report their experiences to their families. I hear kids are dropping out fast. I thought no phones during the day made sense but 20 min? Please...this is not a punishment. It wasn't supposed to be anyway. My daughter is begging to leave. She likes the vocal teacher (an actual adult) and the food, but she hates being woken up by teenagers blaring loud music kicking doors and flipping on lights like shes in the military. Why not let her set an alarm on her phone? Don't take your child here. I feel like i got scammed. Now it's become a lesson in perseverance and gratitude for life outside this horrible camp. She went to learn musical theatre, not whatever this is. I want my money back. Never again! Now you know...wish i had found an honest review before.

This is a PHENOMENAL summer camp. If you have any interest in persuing a career in the performing…read morearts, or you just want to have some fun acting, singing, dancing, or film making, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! It is an intense three week camp that zeros in on the area of your choice. You can take singing classes from professional instructors, dance classes from people that have been ON BROADWAY! You can take acting classes from the one and only David Valdes. The friends that you make at TAP are also a great part of the experience. I made friends my first year, and we stayed in contact all year long until we met up again at TAP the next year. They really are like my family. The general atmosphere is a very positive one. Everyone is always happy and supportive, and they all want to just be your friend. It is a great place to learn your craft and to fine tune it. If there were not an age limit, then I quite honestly might continue to attend throughout college. If you are unsure of whether or not to go, GO! I cannot urge you more. Make the decision, and your life will be better for the rest of your life.

Jane was amazing as Cinderella for my daughter's 8th birthday. She stayed in character for the…read moreentire hour and a half talking in a sweet, soft voice and giggling now and then. There were nine girls here wanting her undivided attention and throwing question after question out to Cinderella. Cinderella answered each one (What state do you live in? How did you get here? What does your car look like?) without batting an eye and with perfect Cinderella-esque answers. She taught the girls a song and a couple of dances as well as making crowns out of pipe cleaners. Each and every girl was convinced that the real Cinderella had popped in to share time with them. It was an amazing experience for my daughter and one none of those nine girls will forget.

On recommendation from Casino Connection, I hired Jane to come to our employee casino night party…read moreas Marilyn Monroe. She looked fabulous, and although she was only "obligated" to sing one song, she wowed our staff with several songs! She then spent a good bit of time visiting with our staff during the party, and was kind enough to pose for a number of photos with various staff members. She arrived on time and was always pleasant to deal with - in advance and during the party. I would highly recommend Jane to anyone who would like to hire her as a performer!