Elite Cheer &amp; Dance Training Center

Second show I'm not going to see...

3.7 mi

Highly recommend without reservation. Every year the performances get better. The actors are…read morevery good and the sets are well done. I feel so fortunate to have a local production company who provides me just lovely experiences. Couldn't be happier.

There are other reviews under the Yelp shorter title of Richland players. They should be…read moreconsolidated. Richland Players performance of "And Then There Were None". My wife and I attended the Richland Players' performance of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" last night, 9/16/2023. The theater is very nice, especially for a small amateur company. It is clean and well appointed. The décor shows clever use of budget giving it the feel, amenities and ambiance of a large commercial theater without chintzing on anything, including on-going maintenance - often overlooked by similar organizations. My hat off to those who designed and executed it. It looks very professional. The layout is practical and inviting including a bar in the pleasant open lobby area, offering a limited selection of refreshments and snack items that still cover the range of what you might expect to access for pre-show and intermissions. Overall, they have very efficiently achieved an impressive venue, with a large number of enthusiastic volunteers supporting it in every role. As to the performance, one has to take into account that this is an amateur theatrical company and it is unreasonable to expect profession perfection. In "And Then There Were None" they took on a complex and unusual subject about justice and fairness with a psychological twist and they executed petty well overall. Scenery and lighting, etc. were extremely well executed. We enjoyed the play but there were some disappointments. It was difficult to hear and understand some of the actors much of the time (we were seated only about half way back in the auditorium). In fact, I would estimate that we missed at least 25% of the total dialogue. Many other audience members had the same complaint. In fact, some left during the first of the two intermissions because of it. The majority of the problems were accounted for by several of the actors. But they are mostly the director's responsibility. She should have coached them to overcome these very obvious deficiencies. It is difficult to imagine her sitting through a dress rehearsal and not noticing and correcting them as the audience certainly did. Granted, some of the cast have much more experience in this medium and it showed. The actors playing Thomas Rogers, Fred Narracott (also responsible for the excellent set) and occasionally Dr. Edward Armstrong, need learn to speak up (did I mention speak up?), slow down and annunciate more clearly. They and Miss Vera Claythorne also need to learnt to speak to the audience, not the back of the stage. The others generally did well in that regard, with Inspector Blore being a standout. Unfortunately, while getting convincingly into the character and content of her performance, Miss Clayborne, especially during the critical emotional closing scene, uttered much of her lines in a high pitched, garbled machine gun stream that was completely incomprehensible. On the other hand, Mr. Justice Lawrence Wargrave's performance was overly dramatic, including his lines, which though certainly loud were very hard to decipher at times. He seemed to be over emphasizing his interpretation of his character and accent. He needs to tone it down a little to a more natural level. However, he definitely had good subtle acting stage presence when he was not the center of attention, while some others tended to just sit or stand motionless until it was their turn to speak or take an action. As to the rest of the actors and performances, they, or in the case of those specifically mentioned the rest of the time, did a solid well execute job certainly demonstrating their enthusiasm. Obviously, amateurs are not trained professionals and often have much to learn. It is easy to forget things up on stage in front of an audience trying to remember your lines, cues, actions, etc., (been there, done that). But as I previously mentioned, the vast majority of the issues are solidly the responsibility of the director. It is her job to direct the actors and teach and guide them in how to perform their roles. So, she has much to learn in her craft too. But I hope and anticipate that further performances of the play will show marked improvement. Overall, we enjoyed the performance and theater in general, but did come away with some disappointments. Given that this is an amateur group, I give the venue 5 stars and I still give the performance 4 stars, which with some work, could easily be raised to 5. I would certainly recommend it for a very pleasant and different evening out in Tri Cities. It is definitely a treat to be able to enjoy live theater like this outside of major metropolitan areas. We will certainly be looking forward to attending some of their other performance in future - notably "Silvia" by A.R. Gurney in January, also an interesting and unusual play.

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Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet

3.7

(6 reviews)

2.9 mi

I've gone here for the past 10 years, and everyone here is like my second family. The instructors…read morehere are not only amazing dance teachers, but also amazing life coaches. This place has prepared me for the rest of my life as an adult in the real world.

My daughter has been attending the three day pre-school for two years. We just love the teachers,…read morethe learning, activities and care is above and beyond! We are going to miss this when we enter kindergarten next year!

Vibe Music Center

0.8 mi

Best performing arts instruction in the tri-cities. Quality instruction, meaningful course content…read more Safe and supportive for actors singers and musicians of all ages. So glad we found vibe music center.

From the owner: Vibe offers voice, piano, guitar and drum lessons. We also do theatre classes for acting and…read moresinging.

The Richland Players

3.7 mi

Attended Fools Neil Simon play 7/1. The actors did a great job. Was a lot of fun had romance, a…read morevillain & a crazy sheepless sheep herder.

Just great entertainment and a cast that gives you a great show. We live 2,500 miles away, but if…read morewe lived in the Tri-cities we would be at every show.

Columbia Center Cinema

2.3

0.3 mi

It is practically the only theater in the TC…read more You enter and are overloaded with glitz, noise, offers to buy unneeded junk. Popcorn overpriced. I never got a clear explanation about the club or whatever benefits fromt the ticket sellers.. they are young and not well trained in selling or answering questions.

This is one of your run of the mill, average, standard, blah, movie theaters. They generally show…read moreyour run of the mill, average, standard films. Would be nice if an independent/foreign movie could make it into their queue sometime.

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Academy of Children's Theatre

(4 reviews)

3.6 mi

The Academy Of Children's theater is a fun place to Learn and be apart of something special thank…read moreyou for having us

I'm constantly amazed at the quality of the performances seeing how the majority of the casts are…read morekids. I enjoy the selection of the plays, some are first time appearances in the Tri-Cities, this season it was Akeelah and the Bee, Peter and the StarCatcher and Curious George and the Golden Meatball. A tip is get to the box office early as the theatre is small and only seats about 150. Can't wait until they build the new theatre! Also, check out their website for info for the classes they have for K-12 kids. Ignore the only negative review and Support Your Local Arts! The

Uptown Theatre

Great space. This theatre is a wonderful venue for any type of performance. It's great to live in a…read moreplace like Richland where there are so many wonderful spaces and people.

Dance Boutique

Excellent service. She knows what she has and lets us try on different shoes. We were not able to…read morefind shoes but she still made us feel at home

I won't go into huge detail because I do not want to waste any more of my time but I am wholly…read moreunimpressed with the customer service at The Dance Shop. Incorrect information given, my time wasted going back and forth when I was told an item was ready, then I arrive and am told it isn't (when a simple tc would have saved me time), no response to my email and then when my item was finally ready, the employee gave me two left shoes of different sizes. My daughter needed these items days ago and when we finally thought we had them in time for her performance we still don't. Employee even blamed me for the misunderstanding stating "you must have misunderstood the voicemail." Which I did not! I always prefer to shop local businesses and unfortunately this is one of the only dance supply shops in the area, but I'll take my chances online in the future!

Crazy Moose Casino Pasco

3.0

(27 reviews)

5.5 mi

Went to bar to order food to go 35 min later I ask the bartender where's my food she goes oh I…read moreforgot to put your order in so I waited a hr for my food!!

Came here because they were open 24 hours on Friday. We got an Uber to get here and then it was…read moreclosed... I called and they said "sorry we never think about changing our hours online" we asked for any matchplays or any other commission, other than their bad planning but now I'll go to any other casino instead after they wasted my time

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Elite Cheer & Dance Training Center - theater - Updated August 2026

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The Richland Players

Attended Fools Neil Simon play 7/1. The actors did a great job. Was a lot of fun had romance, a…read morevillain & a crazy sheepless sheep herder.

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Synergy Dance Project

3.0

(2 reviews)

We had a sad experience here. My daughter signed up for the musical theatre class because she is a…read morered to get experience towards trying out for a show choir. They didn't take the class serious at all and often just talked for the whole class. The tuition says it is no refundable which I think is legitimate if they are holding up the end of their Bargain or you just decide to quit but they weren't being honest with our time. They refused to refund our money for may and ignored my calls and emails. I tried repeatedly to just call and talk to a manager to come up with a compromise but they avoided me. Extremely unprofessional. We were very disappointed.

I love it here. The staff really cares about the needs of the dancers. The studio is clean and well…read moremaintained. The classes are always age appropriate and customized for the needs of each individual dancer.

Academy of Children's Theatre

(4 reviews)

The Academy Of Children's theater is a fun place to Learn and be apart of something special thank…read moreyou for having us

Tri-City Americans

3.8

(5 reviews)

I'm a big hockey fan and dedicated to all things WHL (Western Hockey League - the Junior A [20 and…read moreunder] league the Americans belong to). Since the inception in 1988, I've been going to games with varying frequency and found my interest post-college and started going fairly regularly since 2003. Fortunately for me, the Americans, as an organization, have found their stride from that point on. They've introduced exciting hockey for the fans, winning their division and conference several times (but never the championship!) since 2003. They produced a small amount of NHL players and prospects, but most importantly, have done well in increasing the fanbase and interaction in the community. Alas, prices have been rising as they continue to do well - the demand for quality hockey yields steeper ticket prices - but they've managed to maintain a few positive financial aspects: food venders in the Toyota Center have been succeeding and failing, but forever rotating and adjusting to better serve the customer. The fans are cantankerous and are second to only Spokane in ferocity, so their can be times where children will hear new words that don't fit into your desired dictionary. My advice: if you're sensitive to this, sit in section K which is the family friendly section. No booze, and its on the corner so you can get a good view of the action - unobscured by the glass and boards. If you don't give a hoot and want to be in the action, sit center ice behind the benches - they have nicer seats due to the Windermere Theater requests (for musicals, plays, etc). Or try somewhere between section S-Y which is on the "attacking" side of the ice (in hockey, there are 3 periods in regulation - the Americans try to score on the attacking side). Parking is free, but get there about 40 minutes before the game to get reasonable positioning. There is also a large gravel lot for overflow. Spokane is our greatest rival, so try to make those games if possible. Check out the webpage for promotional games, like the Breast Cancer Awareness games, Atomic night, or the Wear Green for MDA night. Sunday games are earlier at 5pm...and typically the kids and adults can skate with the Americans after the game. Good time for the kids to get some autographs. Final advice: be a good fan. Welcome visiting fans, keep obscenities to a minimum, and be patient when the crowds can get thick. And cheer on the boys!!

Once upon a time, there was a vast expanse of open commercial land surrounding the Benton-Franklin…read morecounties justice center. It was like commercial activity died after Columbia Center and didn't pick up again until the Flashcube Building on Clearwater Avenue. In 1988 visionary people set in motion something that changed all that. Someone decided we needed...of all things...Hockey. In the desert. Uh huh. There was a contest to name the team, and of all the entries, the original name that was picked was...The Americans. Uh huh. But the uniforms are going to be yellow and black. Uh huh. After several fits and starts and repeated threats to move the team, two former players made good (Think NHL All Stars) came back and gave them team a firm foundation to build on. Now, the area around Toyota center is a hub of commerce, and the now red white and blue clad Tri City Americans are a powerful force in the WHL. It is a good family time, even I you don't have a clue what hockey is about. And while concessions are ridiculous wherever you go, Toyota Center is better than most. So, go support them Ams!

White Bluffs Quilt Museum

It was worth the stop here to learn more about quilting, meet some super nice and knowledgeable…read moreladies and step back in history through the beautiful quilts on display. As a beginner quilter, I truly appreciated the helpful women and mentors of the quilter's guild, as they were so warm and welcoming. I bought some adorable holiday fat quarters of fabric and $1 patterns. You can buy some wonderful gifts here too, like purses, coasters and baby quilts. I look forward to returning on a future visit to the tri-cities. Thank you all for a memorable visit.

Umatilla Museum & Historical Foundation

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Wonderful surprise on our road trip. We learned about the dam and the important falls that it…read moreobliterated. We also really enjoyed the original town jail, which apparently isn't fit for human habitation anymore!

Great little museum! Lots of wonderful artifacts and history from the area. The volunteer staff…read moreis very knowledgable about the exhibits and town history, including the dam before and after construction. This place is run by volunteers and financed mainly through donations!!! Please drop in and support them!

Pasco Aviation Museum

Authentic items from the start of aviation in Pasco, especially World War II. Inexpensive and…read morespecial prices for veterans and students.

Heaven's Cave Cellars

3.0

Hit the wine strip mall from the far end back, ending at Heaven's Cave, on a sunny & breezy Prosser…read moreafternoon and you will be rewarded with a cool and classy finish on your wine tasting excursion. It's dark, with tinted windows, looking out onto a nice grassy patch of land. Worth a stop in.

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3.7