There's something very special about the feeling you get when you drop your child off somewhere…read moretruly incredible. The people at The Actors' Gang are Amazing -- creative, kind, and full of heart. We're forever grateful for the joy, confidence, and imagination you bring to our children. Thank you so much.

If you are in Los Angeles you must put The Actor's Gang Theater on your must do list. The Actor's…read moreGang puts on the best shows and all at a reasonable price. Tim Robbins is on the Board of Directors and even directs and acts in some of the performances. They have a large range of shows there, from serious drama, comedy and other things. We were lucky enough to see "Shambles." It was a sort of holiday free for all and some of the best acting and performing I have ever seen. It has a loose story, but you will not care. You see, a cat named Musk comes to take over the earth and all the planets and have people perform for him. Maybe it is a dream, but we don't care. There are songs, tap dancing, a great band, amazing singers and performers, there are acrobats and jugglers and it had special guests every night. It was simply amazing. The staff is so kind and sweet, all performers I think and this night there was even free pizza and meet the characters after the show. My grandson is on the Spectrum and very shy. This is the first after party he has ever agreed to attend. That is not my great skills, but that of the staff and performers, who could see right away he was different and approached carefully, as if they had been trained. By the end of the party he was talking to people, giving hugs and telling them how much he loved the show. He just does not do this, but he did this night. He was so happy. The theater is build in an old sub station for trains we had in LA for years, before I was born and I am old. It was going to be torn down, but it was saved. The Actor's Gang redid all of it and it looks like it did in its hay day. It also has a big park right outside. It is a small theater and there is not a bad seat in the house. The seat rows are not flat but each up a stair so no one has to worry about the women with the wrong hat on or someone taller than anyone you have ever seen. This is a not for profit and they make sure all can come. I love this place and will be back again and again.

'Tis a great ballet school! I have learned so much from Ms. Michelle and all the other teachers…read more They are all so kind and helpful. The small class sizes are great because I feel like each student gets more attention in class. The reason I've progressed so much is because of these amazing teachers. If I could give Culver City Academy of Ballet 1,000 stars, I would. P.S. This was written by a student who goes to this school.

We just started at Culver City Academy of Ballet, having moved up from the sister studio,…read moreMichelle's Dance Academy. Both studios are fantastic - they foster a love of dance for the students and have a way with being both firm but fun in all classes. The instructors are extremely talented, kind, and do a great job managing both the young dancers and the parents. There are so many places you can enroll young girls for dance in West LA, but I think CCAB is a true ballet school; focusing on fundamentals and helping students who are really passionate about dance to grow! Michelle especially is an incredible business owner - she knows all of the students, all of the parents, manages two studios with two recitals twice a year and is extremely organized for all paperwork, billing, schedules, which we know isn't always the case for kid's activities.

Saw a play here, they have light snacks and drinks. But you can't drink or eat in the theater…read more Overall it was a nice show. Would go back.

Great new space, great productions and great leadership. The current production of 'Honour' is well…read morewritten, expertly directed and beautifully acted

I love the GEFFEN. Awesome plays in a world of musicals. Awesome sets. Below is the fantastic set…read morefrom "Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous Book" by Pearl Cleage. I really enjoyed the performance I saw. It was still in progress. Bravo! Excellent acting.

Still a great venue for great performances. Great staff & great intimate room with great comfort…read moreseat. Love the courtyard for drinks prior & intermission period. Big and clean restrooms. Great refreshment choices. Parking can be tricky, you can park in the garage next door for pay, or street parking for pay (depending on the hours of the day & day of the week), or you can park in neighborhood street parking (free) couple blocks away. The venue is close by market with food vendors or nearby restaurants and museum. Really enjoy every time I'm here seeing a play.

Best place on the Westside to see some improv, one-man and one-woman shows as well as take a great…read morewriting class taught by Jane Morris on Wednesday evenings! I love that you can also get an empanada next door, but that's just me! Great space, lots of laughs to be had there.

Best kept secret in L.A. Great groups and seasoned performers…read more They have a house group called Bucket of Snakes, made up of a lot of Second City alumni and some great all girl groups, but a particular favorite of mine is the Transformers, who are usually there 2 Saturdays a month. Crazy, wild and so damn funny! This place is out of the way in Culver City, but it's definitely worth the trip.

The Morgan-Wixson Theater is located in Santa Monica. Parking is on the street, but mind the signs…read more You can park without any problem right down the street at the Family Clinic for free anytime and it is not a long walk at all. This is a not for profit and it has professional actors, kids and armatures. It is small and there is not a bad seat in the house. Most of the staff are volunteers so be nice. You can order from their website. It has a great selection of plays, from kids plays (called the YES program) to musicals and some very serious plays. We have been so many times and have never seen a bad play and if you have a kid, it is a must you take them there. The prices are so fair and they a little snack bar inside. There is nothing not to like about this theater. It has nice places to eat nearby and it is a great area.

The Morgan Wixton is such a great place to see all types of theater. They have a program called the…read moreY.E.S. Program that are plays for kids. My grandson loves them. They are all really good. They also have musicals and serious plays. We go at least 3 times a year and have not seen a bad show yet. This is community theater, but the acting and staging is very professional. Everyone is always very good. We recently went to Agnes of God, a very serious play. It was amazing. I have seen the movie and they did a great adaptation. All of it was wonderful. We just were so happy to see it. The place is small and there is not a bad seat in the house. You can get tickets from their website. It is a not for profit and they do so much for the community. It is always ever so clean, even when they have some construction going on. The prices are super fair and they often have discounts. Just subtribe to their newsletter. The people that work there are all volunteers and super nice. It is just a great place so go.

This is a great acting school. I really enjoyed my teacher. He's very passionate. Teferi is very…read morededicated to helping you and he's always very nice with his constructive comment. He has stayed late several time to make sure you get your time in. He also doesn't force people to stay if they have other appointments. He allows you to stay longer and discuss scenes or scripts. Personally, he has coached me with some self tapes and auditions. He took time out of his personal life to help me and I truly appreciate him.

If you're reading, know that as a person who's looking at this school or the next, if you are…read morealways skeptical you're NOT alone. The instructors at this school may give some good pointers that may help but it's the way they approach teaching that really bugs me. If you've attended multiple schools then you'll know what I'm talking about. First off, what I'm about to say happens at some studios and others it doesn't. The instructor at this school doesn't give any introduction or clarification when a student doesn't understand what he's asking. That is a big mistake on his part. Because if an instructor can't answer what a student is asking, then he or she will never truly understand what they did was wrong nor right. Secondly, this is a huge one. Problem with students is that every time new students come in, they'll come in with a huge ego and think that confidence = great acting but it doesn't at all. The problem is when you're a new student, you're supposed to come in as humble and listen with open ears. Many of them here at this school don't do that. They say what they think they're good at and what they're not. But the problem is if you've never taken classes, then you should come in humbly. The new students will imitate what they've seen on TV And say "I can do that" and there they've instilled overconfidence, ego boost. Especially when an instructor shows favoritism, if an instructor criticizes some and doesn't for others, then that student especially new ones who have no experience think they have nothing to improve. This doesn't happen at other schools because some instructors will criticize everyone and some will even tell you that they leave the ego out the door. I've seen so many students come for 1 class and they never show up again and YOU WONDER WHY. Because it turns students off that an instructor is criticizing some while not for others. It can make them shy away, and in one class, they may blame themselves for not being able to do what others do. Another thing the instructor here doesn't explain anything to the questions asked once again. Hell just say some jibber jabber without clarification and then it leaves students puzzled since HE NEVER ANSWERED THEIR QUESTIONS. So to encourage students to stay and give it a chance is something instructors should START doing or else you will have many walking away on the first day There are also some schools that will praise you for everything everyone does and that is also a big red flag. It may encourage people to stay but for some who are skeptical they may think "am I ever going to improve" Another thing is when you have new students, you should NOT make them go up after watching one scene. THEY ARE NEW. The problem with that is they will watch one scene and think "easy" I can do it, imitate what they see on TV or think to themselves "I can do better" to show off If you are someone who is observant but you've gone to different schools you will see and be around many egotistical NEW students. If it bothers you, you are not alone. This is why it's crucial for instructors to make an introduction, give encouragement to new students who doubt themselves, and give clarification to questions students have, NOT shove everything down people's and say "you're wrong, just listen to what I say". So many new students here will say and talk like they know everything already WHEN THEY KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. If you get favoritism from an instructor imagine what these students expect when they try and audition. New students need to understand that directors can cut through ego BS with a damn butter knife. They can see straight through you. Lastly, this school may be for you. It may not be. But don't feel alone because every school, some will praise you in everything you do. Some will show favoritism like this one. Some will tell you to take your damn ego out the door before walking in. And some will treat you as one with everyone else. But watch out for new students. There are some that will criticize everything you say and say that what they say is right even when they have NO experience. Just remember, there is no right or wrong with acting. Everyone will have a different experience. And some things may work For you some may not

Our daughter loves this school and Michelle is as kind and as professional as they come. So…read moregrateful for a true welcoming place like this for our little ballerina.

We have been going to Michelle's Dance Academy for over 3 years, now with two studios in the…read moreprogram. It is a great place to start a young dance- they foster a love of dance for the students and have a way with being both firm but fun in all classes. The instructors are extremely talented, kind, and do a great job managing both the young dancers and the parents. There are so many places you can enroll young girls for dance in West LA, but I think MDA strikes the right balance between learning dance and having fun. It isn't all free play with scarves, but it isn't so strict or boring the student's aren't engaged. The combination of ballet/tap for the 2-5 year old kids is perfect....they are learning basic dance but having a lot of fun. The community at the studio is really great - lots of siblings hang out during class; parents are very friendly and help each other out. Michelle is also an incredible business owner - she knows all of the students, all of the parents, manages two studios with two recitals twice a year and is extremely organized for all paperwork, billing, and schedules, which we know isn't always the case for kid's activities. She is also fair on absences and makeup classes at this young age which is really nice.