I have been attending Andrea's classes for over a year now. I came in with no acting experience…read morewhatsoever--I had never so much as been cast in a middle school play, let alone performed on camera. Thankfully, Andrea does an incredible job of making the art of film/TV acting accessible to all... from clueless beginners (like me!), to folks with a theater background who are looking to break into film, to experienced actors seeking a safe space to continue to hone their craft. Andrea cares very deeply about fostering a supportive community where all of her students can thrive, as evidenced by how much time and effort she pours into every class. Where else can you come out of an acting class with a fully edited, professional-looking movie scene that is good enough to include on your reel? I'd like to think that my own acting abilities have improved dramatically since my first class, but one thing is for certain: I am far more confident in front of a camera now than I ever imagined I could be.

This is such a beautiful community that is incredibly supportive in my artistry. Whenever I work…read morewith Andrea I become more clear and confident in my work as an actor. She is a true gem!

My family used to work here and I used to go to these performances all the time when I was a kid,…read moreback when they used to sell boxed brownies and fruit punch at intermission (so good!). Now that I have a family member that attends here, it's nice coming back to a familiar place. Cypress College is one of those gems in Orange County for theatrical performances- they have a great set/prop team and they have a vast range of performances from the classics to the esoteric. Parking is free for performances, and during intermission they offer water and snacks for $1. Also, it's surprisingly chilly in the theater, so bring a sweater if you're the type to get cold. I recently saw the musical Carrie, and props to the set crew! I loved how they projected images of screaming girls into the trees, and how Carrie projected her telekinetic powers throughout the show. I was wondering how they were going to take a disturbing Stephen King horror novel and transform it into a piece for musical theater. I realized I was watching a tale of someone constantly bullied, pushed to the brink of telekinetic disaster. Rather than horror, what I felt was disturbing heartbreak (attested by the sniffles in the crowd) of someone struggling to fit in, and losing that battle. While the subject matter is certainly not my favorite for a musical, it doesn't take much to see the parallels Carrie and the horrific school shooting incidents in current times, and I felt this musical was a great thinking piece for today's culture. Bolstered by the strong performances of the lead singers, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I really enjoyed the show!

The Cypress College Fine Arts Theater has alot of potential. For having recently watched the…read moreOff-Broadway rock musical Little Shop of Horrors. (Remember the movie about the people-eating plant back in the 80's starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin?) I wasn't expecting much but I completely enjoyed myself. The cast played their roles just right, always in character and always on point. Despite the small amount of stage room, the production team did a good job on props and portraying the different scenes. The theater itself isn't as grand as the Pantages. But, it's college theater, it offers you just enough. Their seating are stadium style seats and may squeak from time to time upon adjusting your derriere but serves it's purpose well. They offer refreshments during intermission. Gummy bears, candy bars, chips, soda and water. Unhealthy and inexpensive. Their restrooms need a little updating. i.e. more stalls. Women's restrooms never have enough stalls and the line can get pretty long. All in all, this place is what it is. It's local, it's decent, it's great for the smaller productions such as this one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ 3/5 Ambiance - The mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere. 2/5 Service -Helpful, accommodating, efficient, delivery and speed? 3/5 Food / Merchandise - Quality, taste, presentation. 4/5 Price - Reasonable, inexpensive, high priced? (Based on Irma's review rating rubric - http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/evXt-5kyL-guqoCwxaAxtQ/l)

Theatre in the Heart of Orange County…read more Culturize and Familiarize yourself with the OC. The OC is the best place to live and small community based artsy venues with great talent bring entertainment to your footstep. A small forum with great talent really places every seat in the house as a good one. Chapman's Waltmar Theatre is vibrant and blossoming with talent. The theatre is a great option for localites to see shows, musicals and more. Yes, it is open to the public for shows. I have had nothing but positive experiences here. A few years back I even had the pleasure of seeing, in person, Supreme Justice Scalia. Overall, this is a great piece of Orange for locals to experience up and coming talent. It is a value and you can get to see great shows for reasonable prices. You can check their website for current shows, times, and prices. I am a fan! Waltmar Theatre, Orange..another reason the OC is the best place to liive!

This is my second time visiting the Waltmar Theater…read more I do love visiting college shows. In my own biased and ignorant world, I think college theatre offers more "art" than the professional world. Don't get me wrong - I love the big shows in the big theaters, too -- but it's like watching an indie film -- it's just very very good in a very very different way. The Chapman University Theatre Arts does not disappoint. The last show I saw was "The Taming of the Shrew". It was very well done with superb acting and we very much enjoyed the show. I also saw "Urinetown" on Thursday and I was equally, if not more, impressed. The quality of work that happens in this theater is absolutely spectacular. Every season bring something interesting and unique - and I wait in anticipation every year to see what Chapman has in store for myself and for my students. Parking under the football field is probably your best bet. A three-hour temporary parking permit is $3.00 and can be obtained from one of those parking permit machines using cash or credit card. Then, it's a quick 3-minute walk to the Waltmar theater. I strongly urge your attendance at this theater. There's some unbelievable quality-work that's going on here.

Came here to see in the heights. To locate initially a little hard. Theater was quaint and not a…read morebad seat in the house.

Having grown up in Torrance, I've been to El Camino College many times for many reasons, including…read moreas a student. My very first visit was as a small child, for the Saturday afternoon children's matinee in the 2054 seat Marsee Auditorium. For just 10 cents(!!) we were able to watch a great movie (often Disney) and have a really fun afternoon! I have returned for numerous performances since, including to see entertainment legends: Victor Borge and Bob Hope, but I digress. This was my first time to the smaller, 353 seat Campus Theatre. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-camino-college-campus-theatre-torrance?include_review_link=True&userid=Jcbj338NjXtSiqvK3LYghQ My mom asked if I wanted to join her for a performance of the Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods". I had seen it before, but it's been years and as my mom isn't getting any younger, spending more time with her is always a good thing. As we lined up to enter the theater, the ushers in their nicely pressed black slacks and white long sleeve shirts, were very helpful and almost insistent about showing each person to their seat. The theatre looks as if it's been "refreshed" recently, as the paint and upholstery on the seats, along with the carpet on the floor looked new. The seats were comfortable too. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-camino-college-campus-theatre-torrance?select=gmhXevW-0WCsX6Cln1Thaw OVERALL: Everything about the performance was quite good and very professional, especially when you consider this is a community college. From the live orchestra, to the lighting, the set and props, to the sound, but especially the performers, just awesome! 5 stars!

The event was the Slack Key Festival at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Slack Key is a…read moremethod of adjusting the keys to change the base environment for the music, which has been traditionally associated with Hawaiian music. It is an outstanding event and the last for this organizer will be Jan. 17, 2027. I will purchase tickets for next year as soon as they are available. It is well worth attending and very, very entertaining. The show lasted four hours, which may seem long but you stay for the whole time, listening to the varied styles of the musicians. The day before is a "luau" meet and greet with the musicians. One of the thing that amazed me last night was the voice of Natalie Ai Kamauu. I am amazed she is not a major studio star. Amazing voice. She does a goosebump-inspiring version of Whitney Houston's signature song called "I Will Always Love You"/"Pili Aloha" as well as several other songs of her own with absolute star quality.

Hula Girls Shave Ice has worked with Kala Koa and Mitch Change for years, we are always very…read morepleased with his ingenuity and creativity in his promotions but most importantly the level of service he gives his clients and acts that he is promoting! Everything we have been a part of has been a first class production, they always attracts top notch talent and we are always pleased with the outcome. We are very happy to recommend Kala Koa as a partner or promoter.

We had a beach- themed party, and Ted made it. If you want to take your party to the next level,…read moreget live music!!! It makes a world of difference having live music, and Ted specifically. And there's just something about steel drums that gets everyone dancing! He was also a great emcee for our various party activities in between songs. I highly recommend.

Judy and I have known Ted for many years and he's entertained us on at least a 1/2 dozen occasions…read more He usually brings Christian along and the two of them build on each other to a frenzied pace! It is always a lot of fun and the steel drums bring a unique, seldom heard sound that our guests always love. They're professional in conducting the business end, and generate a lot of energy when it's party time!

I have attended BCSO concerts since 2000 and I'm always impressed with how well they play. They…read moreachieve much while still being almost all volunteer. I have watched over the years as they continue to get better and better and their new conductor, Geoffrey Pope is only going to up their game. BCSO makes me want to listen to "old, dead, white guys" and that is no small feat. KEEP IT UP Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra! I highly recommend.

This community classical music orchestra, now in its 68th year, puts on four free concerts each…read moreseason, including a wonderful pre-concert lecture by the leader. Barry Brisk. Performances are all at Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College .

I highly recommend attending the Symphony's POPS Series where the symphony collaborates with other…read moreartists to present a very upbeat community style performance. The venue has allowed for attendees to bring in their own food and drinks which is nice. There is also sections reserved for those who want to get up and dance. I have attended the 80s Rock event as well as the Earth Wind and Fire show and both were very entertaining. The support staff was very welcoming and accommodating as well.

November 18, 2023…read more It is uncomfortable for me to lower my rating since the hard working, hugely competent orchestra is not the problem I have with last night's program. The dancers from the Long Beach Ballet gave a stunning performances for Bernstein's Fancy Free. The three choices preceding the ballet sounded hopeful but maybe the mix simply didn't work for me. I'm a fan of creative twentieth/twenty-first Century composition. Yet to my untrained ear, nothing seemed to gel or perhaps they were too cohesive. Expecting to hear something delightful from the opera Treemonisha, it seemed a dull yet hinting-at-greatness overture. Joplin dull? Never. Were the program to have an inclusive piece that invited inventive themes, it might work but the result for me was hoping this movie background music would be over fast. There were more empty seats than last season. I hate to see that happen.