I was a member of Little Village Playhouse (LVP) from the time of its founding in 2000 until I…read moregraduated from high school in 2004. I have also participated in three of the five summer alumni reviews, and my family members and friends continue to be part of the LVP community to this day. In short, my family and I are lifetime customers of LVP's product: a fun and high-quality musical and theatrical outlet in Northern Westchester. But in long, I have gained so much more from the LVP community. LVP is unique in Northern Westchester in its unparalleled programming, propelled by innovative and thought-provoking material and inspiring, fun, and caring personnel. Adam, Steph, Galit, Amy, Marcus, Jocelyn, and all members of the LVP faculty helped me to understand the difficult material we were working with, as well as helped me to loosen the chains of my timidness and to express myself in ways I never thought possible. Without question, LVP is one of the pivotal organizations in my life that helped me to define who I am. My wonderful experiences helped me to realize that I forever want to be part of the performing arts, and my returning to shows in the seven years since my graduation from LVP and seeing young students grow helped me to identify my passion for music education. I use much of what I learned from LVP faculty in my elementary music lessons in my career today. Overall, the artistic education I received at LVP is priceless, and in my returning to participate in alumni shows and in attending performances, I have seen that LVP in its growth and expansion has not lost sight of its goals of eleven years. I HIGHLY recommend LVP to any families in Central and Northern Westchester who want to participate in a meaningful and unique theatrical experience. I recommend it for those children that are shy and timid and looking for a safe environment to express themselves. Everyone I know who I have recruited to join LVP has been hooked for life, and I know you will too.

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I'd heard of the White Plains Performing Arts Center before, but this was my first time seeing a…read moreshow there -- and it definitely won't be my last. The ticket prices were reasonable, and the seating was surprisingly spacious. The seats are wide with lots of legroom, and there's enough space for people to walk by without you having to stand up -- which was a nice change from most theaters. The staff was super helpful, and during intermission, they even let us know we could use the movie theater bathrooms next door to avoid the lines. That kind of hospitality is something you don't usually get in Manhattan theaters. We saw Dreamgirls and it was a fantastic performance. All the singers had incredibly strong voices, the stage design and costumes were beautifully done, and the choreography really brought it all together. My only critique is that at times, the orchestra overpowered the vocals, making it a little hard to understand the lyrics -- and I imagine that might have been tough for some of the older audience members as well. A slight adjustment in sound balance would make a big difference. I went to a Saturday matinee, and while I'm not sure how many shows they do per day, the crowd leaned more toward middle-aged and older folks. Parking was a breeze -- there's a paid garage, and if you park on the fifth floor, you can walk right across the bridge directly into the theater. A few days before the show, I received an email with all the info I needed, including where to park and what to expect. Great communication. Overall, it was an excellent experience and a top-notch production. I'll absolutely be keeping an eye on future performances at this venue.

I've seen about 5 main stage events and some are great while some are jsut ok. However, a recurring…read moreBAD is the woman who sits in the will call window. This woman is so miserable, it probably hurts her to smile. She's never once said hello to me nor my family; and gets some sort of a power kink by tossing the tickets instead of handing them to us. Please give her some customer service friendliness training. It's funny how the PA literally begs for support and money before every show...but with that woman still being rude to everyone, yall will lose our support soon. Let's hope she doesn't pull this nonsense again at "Finding Neverland" in December.

Great playhouse. Small setting, very comfortable. Talented, professional actors. Was never…read moredisappointed and you won't be either.

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We have been participating since 2005 or so, probably soon after they opened in Elmsford. I was…read morehappy they moved closer to us because I am not one for lengthy commutes. I think they started in upper Westchester maybe in Chappaqua, by a young Anya Wallach who might have been still a teenager, she wrote an autobiography and she is cute as a button. There are people who love so much how they run their programs here at RFK that these parents drive out from NJ and CT. They have different programs, my kid started as a Jelly Bean, then she went to join a different group for a few years, we returned, I was surprised they remembered her and me, she did a year of New Kid, and she has done a few mainstages, because she wanted to do certain shows and hoped to get certain characters. At RFK, they remind us of there are no small roles, every character is important. They are extremely positive here. I am not sure how many more years we will stay with them, all depends if she goes to college locally or too far away. She is hoping to get into one of these fiercely competitive BFA or Conservatory programs. I also love how they have a photographer who helps with amazing professional headshots at a good, decent price, am thankful for that. I believe RFK have the resources to help kids have an opportunity to get to NYC's Broadway. We have not tried but I have seen plenty of other kids from RFK do Broadway shows, television shows, commercials, etc. I would like to add that I am thoroughly happy that the performances are at the Tarrytown Music Hall, an historical stage close to my heart, that was saved by the Riegleson family (look up Mozartina Conservatory on Prospect Ave), 2nd generation taken over and doing a marvelous job of getting great shows to Tarrytown.

We LOVE Random Farms. We have done several workshops and mainstages there as well as private…read morelessons. This is a very child-centered organization with the focus on helping the kids be the best they can be in a very supportive environment. It is a great place to start if your child has no experience and to develop and grow as they improve. The audition processes for mainstages and workshops are very fair and there is a great mix of professional and nonprofessional kids. Casing is also equitable and there is no favoritism. Our kids will be doing Random Farms programs for many years to come. Of the youth theatre opportunities in the New York area, this is the best we have found for our children.