THIS PROGRAM IS AMAZING! I was able to see the performance…read moreof Treasure Island and The Great Big Little Christmas Show. I was blown away! This is exactly what our community needs; a place for people, children especially, to be able to explore the world of performing arts! What a wonderful way for our kids to learn how to take direction and be part of a team and group?! Also, a wonderful addition to the calendar of events in our community! Please add more performances, and on a regular basis! Our kids and community gain so much from this program -Alisyn

I no longer recommend this group to families. My children…read moreparticipated in several productions with this group and the most recent experience we had will stop me from ever trusting this organization with my children again. In my opinion, I do not believe that child safety is a priority for the leadership of this organization, and when my child and I tried to communicate safety concerns to members of leadership, we were ultimately made to feel unwelcome by the organization. This left my kids devastated as they had come to love and trust these people. To anyone with children participating in their programs, I would strongly recommend being present with your child at all times, especially backstage during performances and dress rehearsals. Hopefully, for the sake of the other children in our community, what happened with my family served as a wake up call to them and changes will be made in the future to prioritize child safety. I personally don't feel comfortable or trust the organization enough to give them more chances with my own children. Since I promoted this organization to other families for years, I feel compelled to share this information despite the organization bringing up legal counsel, defamation, and having a lawyer email me to set up a meeting with me and my child. The second-to-last thing I want is to get sued for trying to protect kids, but the last thing I want is for something to happen to any kid because I didn't say something. *UPDATE: Since the organization representative decided to respond dismissively and misrepresent the situation, I will clarify the situation from my child's and my perspective. First, my daughter was not the only preteen girl who was uncomfortable being forced to change in a high traffic area around teen and adult males while only wearing a nude-illusion undergarment. My child was simply the only one brave enough to stand up for herself and the other girls. Second, the "accomodation" of bringing in 2 changing pods when there were more than 2 children needing to change at the same time was not a good enough "solution," especially because nobody addressed the bigger problem of the assistant director-now a board member- dismissing my daughter's concerns all week, forcing her and the other girls to change where they weren't comfortable, and telling these girls that anyone under 18 could watch them change. Other parents thanked me and my daughter for bringing up this concern and getting the changing pods for the other girls, so I am happy that our sacrifice helped other children. My child did not insist on changing in the adult changing room, she was initially told by staff that it was an option if she was uncomfortable changing in the open green room. Then that option was rescinded when staff deemed the adult dressing room to be "too toxic." Then my daughter was given the option of changing in a bathroom stall, as her only request was not having to change around boys and men. She accepted this option, but then that was also rescinded. My daughter and I both tried to walk away from the situation on good terms, but a board member then proceeded to start sending me texts accusing my child of only having a problem because one of the boys in the production had a disability- something my daughter didn't even know. She's just a pre-teen girl with very healthy and normal boundaries regarding changing in public. I responded with how hurtful of an accusation that was and tried to explain again that the issue was that the children did not feel comfortable, told the assistant director they weren't comfortable, and then that adult made my daughter feel punished for speaking up. I tried reaching out to that adult directly first, and she ignored me. Then I sent a message in the cast chat about it, and the director -now a board member- deleted my message. It took bringing it to the board's attention for anybody to care and all they did was bring in 2 changing pods when there were more than 2 children needing to change. A staff member told me they suggested putting up a room divider or sheet to provide some privacy for the girls, but were also dismissed. The board member eventually backtracked their disparaging texts, and I hoped the negativity would end there. But the next day, I received a long, disparaging email from the board member attacking my daughter even more and saying that they had gathered testimony from other cast and staff and parents agreeing that my daughter was the one with a problem. And that's when I realized I had to say something to try and protect other families from going through this. I feel like my daughter's reputation has been irrevocably damaged. It's never okay to dismiss a child when they say they aren't comfortable, or retaliate against them for it. I hope this situation inspires positive change. Why not give the children the safety and privacy of the dressing rooms? I believe if child safety had been their priority, none of this would have happened.

We are currently out tonight to see Malo and special guest. The music is great. However in past…read moreseating inside theater was perfect no matter where you seat, but Balcony AA Seat # 16 must be Worst, only able to see 35% of stage due to rails blocking your view. Per Kevin at door, show sold out, suggested putting us level one in two chairs behind each other as you enter theater. (Not) Plus, it violates fire codes.

3/30/25 We attended the Sunday matinee performance of Nunsense at the Downtown Theatre in…read moreFairfield. All I can add after giving it 5 stars is EXCELLENT!! The music, talented performers, dance numbers, the spontaneity of the actors, the chemistry of the cast, the gifted youth players, and the comfortable, well-designed venue - fabulous! I must add the ushers were so helpful with the seating. Directed us to our perfect seats (1st-row balcony) but more importantly, so helpful; with people needing assistance such as walkers, wheelchairs, and elderly - so kind and knowledgeable. Free parking and simply fun entertainment; a lots-of-laughs show! Another positive thing is it supports local, community entertainment and the Missouri Street Youth Theater! A must-see!

ODA has been our dance home ever since our daughter was a toddler in the tiny dancer courses;…read moreCassie and Kelly are such a dynamic duo. They weathered a pandemic, moved into a new beautiful facility and I've always felt my child was in a safe environment! Despite the number of kids enrolled, they make it a point to know your child by name, have a diverse number of classes to chose from and provide feedback on our child's progress and recommended classes for the following year. ODA also provides opportunities for the classes to perform in care homes, city events; bringing joy with every tap, flip and sashay! They are truly a gem in our community. They let our children be children that can grow into their craft ; not falling into the hype that other studios fall into no promotion harmful stereotypes nor unrealistic expectations here. ODA keeps it real; provides a positive outlet for our children, is very responsive and I would recommend to dance kids of all skill levels!

Kelly Forte answered my email about a trial class for my children and said they could come in same…read moreday and offered subsequent days. This is a place I know my children will love simply because of the professionalism. I've also spoke to parents of my kids constituents and they all speak highly of ODA.

I took my family to see a kids version of Grease at the theatre in May 2018. The child actors were…read moregreat and the show was enjoyable for the whole family. The play was less than two hours so my five year old could pay attention without get antsy. The ticket prices are reasonable and the theatre is small and intimate.

I came here for a pop up class and had the best time! Ample parking , clean facility, lots of huge…read morefans to cool you off. The place has been around since 2011 and by the looks of the trophies, medals, and awards it's a thriving community of dancers! Great location and space for pop up classes. Looking forward to booking more groups!

Great dance center! Owned by one of the best people and the teachers are great with the kids. My…read moredaughter loves the hip-hop class. So grateful we have something like this in our community. Thank you.!!!

My daughter and I have both been taking lessons from James for a while now and we couldn't be…read morehappier!!!! He is so encouraging and really knows how to put students at ease. I've been singing for a long time but never had any professional training. When my daughter started taking lessons, it wasn't long before I decided I could benefit from training as well. James has taught us both so much, not just about how to use our voices properly, but also how to improve our overall stage presence!! I would highly recommend James Drips Studios to anyone who wants to improve their vocal technique!!!

I took my preteen son for singing lessons with James before changes to my son's schedule made…read morecontinuing the lessons impossible, particularly since we live quite a long distance from his studio and could only go during times of bad traffic. With that said, I wanted to write this review because of the great experience we had with James. He was incredibly positive and encouraging with my son, and I saw him improve dramatically as a result of his lessons with James. I would highly recommend him for anyone seeking to improve their voice.

I have been a member of VCS for at least 5 years. This choir will celebrate its 100th year on…read more2017! Andrew Brown is a great choral director. He is very funny guy. Choir members are very warm and loving. Repertoire range from folk music, to modern, to classical. This is a no-audition group. There is a smaller chamber choir that performs a separate repertoire. The chamber choir requires an audition. The monthly fee is very minimal. This is truly a non- profit service to help all adults maintain their musical acumen, mental alertness, learn different types of music and cultures through all time periods. The choir performs at least 4 times a year throughout Vallejo and Benicia.

Just saw The Putnam County Spelling Bee and its another fun show presented by MST. I was wondering…read morehow they could make a musical out of a spelling bee, but they did. Talented cast, great theatre where there are no bad seats in the house.

Who would ever thought Fairfiled would have a state of the art theatre!…read moreClean, comfortable seating, inviting lobby with FULL bar with reasonable prices. Went to see Avenue Q - totally entertaining and eye opening with its topical issues of the day. 10 talented actors/singers backed up by an impressive 6 piece band. Everyone left the theatre smiling!