Fantastic community theatre hidden in plain sight in Peoria. We attended a production of "Something…read moreRotten" this past weekend and it was so much fun. The cast was great, extremely enthusiastic, talented and obviously were having a blast on stage. I had never been to this venue before; it is definitely worth checking out. Perfect size, seating is great with good views from anywhere. There is not an over abundance of "traditional" parking, just a small lot with the majority of parking along the street very close by. There is a concession space for cocktails, drinks and such inside. The staff is friendly and helpful. Take some time off the beaten path and go check out Peoria Center for Performing Arts. I'm glad I found this venue. Recommended.

Hubby and I just had the wonderful opportunity to see "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"…read more(courtesy of VetTix) and absolutely loved it! The performance was awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Everything was great - from the actors, to the music, to the production. This is not the first time we've seen a performance here and every time we have we have never been disappointed. They do a great job and I hope to be able to attend many more productions!

Great little place to see a play! While browsing around Glendale think of getting a bite to eat or…read morewander around and see one of their shows. It's a small intimate theater for live entertainment and a small crew and cast. They have matinee shows and some evenings. We recently went on a Sunday to see "The 12 days of Christmas" which is the story of a couple who have been together for 12 years and after he doesn't propose and she breaks up with him she kindly gives him 12 Days to win her back. We love love love live shows that are imaginative and heartwarming and hope to see more in the future. They also offer an unlimited pass for all the shows they do should you want to give a gift to someone. Support the arts and live theater!

I just watched one of the best productions that I have ever seen on any stage. "She Kills Monsters"…read moreby Qui Nguyen, produced by the Brelby Theatre Company in Downtown Glendale, was PHENOMENAL! The story is every nerd's greatest glory on a stage, and touches the soul of the struggle of LGBTQ identities. Only $20, but worth so much more. Go, and be moved! The theatre itself is a wonderful addition to the Downtown Glendale scene! And what a great lineup of shows they have on their calendar. As a lifetime resident of Glendale but a first time visitor to Brelby, I can say that I feel such a stronger kinship with our scenic downtown from this experience; thank you Brelby Theatre Company!

My most recent visit was to the Phoenix Theatre Company to watch Jersey Boys, and I must say, the…read moreperformance was truly electrifying! The talent, energy, and passion displayed on stage from the beginning to the end were incomparable. This has become one of my go-to places for entertainment...

Definitely an interesting experience, but I admit straight away that this experience is a little…read morepricey. I like the fact that there are daring enough to challenge the audience with nudity (both male and female) in a very tasteful artistic way and I'd give them high regard for that. It honestly reminds me a lot of what the Greeks used to do through the history of their plays and performances. There were a few minor things that I had disagreements about when I went. First off it may have just been that performance but the play I attended just didn't see them that well written. Again it could've been a bad play on this attendance and it doesn't mean I won't give it another chance to see if the writing of gotten a little better. On a positive side, it was good to see them use actors who are new to the acting experience to get them seasoning. So when you go you will definitely see local upcoming talent on stage. The other negative part I have was the sound quality. They had to use headset with microphone which I thought took away from the experience of watching one on stage. There are a lot of feedback issues, dropped sound quality, and the likes which took away from the experience. I think though this too could be rectified with a little work backstage for the next time. I would like to go again and see what they have to offer. Definitely This place gives you a whole new perspective to the idea of theater which I think is a good idea. It is a pricey ticket though so be forewarned.

These kids are so talented and beautiful. Especially Jack Taylor who did an excellent job of…read moreplaying Ernst Ludvig in Cabaret and Murcutio in Romeo and Juliet. mlmartinez

4 stars. I would have given this place a 5 but the location is set up in the ghetto!!! Omg get…read morethose poor kids out of there! Their performance was phenomenal on Junie B but I wouldn't go to another one because it just screams high crime rate. Save those kids and put them in a better, safe, location!

The Academy Theatre is a hidden gem in downtown Phoenix. The heart of the theatre revolves around…read morethe two children's groups: one for boys and one for girls. Every student is accepted and given a part in the year-end play. They never hold auditions so no experience is necessary. The program teaches not only the theatre arts, but life skills and leadership as well. Students run their own meetings following Robert's Rules of Order and gain confidence to tackle anything the world throws at them. The theatre also has groups for adults, such as acting and stand-up comedy. You won't regret checking out The Academy Theatre.

A great place for young kids and adults to be part of a fun theatre production crew. The Junior…read moreDrama Club Academy is more than a theatre group. It is a club in which members acquire skills involving theater and production. In this organization, members learn acting, voice, dance, music, theater management, literature, how to run an organization and make decisions regarding the club and it's functions. In this academy, members continually learn and improve acting skills, analyze movies and film, study the history of theater and receive knowledge on literature and art. Members also learn how to write stage plays, develop characters and create dialogue. There are fun events on First Fridays and other fun events for the whole family. Such as Bingo Night and winning fun prizes and fun concert nights and dinner. And many other fun activities. For more info. please check out their web site. www.jdcaweb.com

It was my first time at a drive-in movie theater and I must say that it was a very neat experience!…read more It was set as a surprise actually and I didn't know where we were going until we got there. Partly too since I had fallen asleep on the way which made it even better when I woke up as we turned into the property. We arrived about 30 minutes before our designated show time (10:15p), had enough time to go through entry, get snacks, use the bathroom and park. The signs were mildly confusing so we landed on the wrong screen at first which. Luckily that was an easy correction. You just gotta know by the audio not matching the images. I liked the idea of tuning into an FM station for audio and being able to talk, or even be in a more private space to see the film. It was hard to see the darker scenes though, given some light pollution on nearby areas. That's to be expected for projectors anyways. I would love to be able to do this again soon.

What a Magical Evening. A huge and can't thank you enough…read morejust wouldn't be enough to Richard and his team here at West Wind. As this was our first time visiting and coming from out of town for a Birthday getaway. The birthday lady is every bit of deserving and wanted to do something super special for her. After by chance and luck being able to connect with Richard, he bent over backwards to make the night as special and magical as ever. We also got lucky and got to catch some live military training. The birthday lady is from Indiana so knows a good drive-in she says. This is one of if not her favorite drive-in spots and we will be returning. Thank you so much again Richard. We are forever grateful.

I have been an avid theater-goer for many years, and a volunteer at a professional theater, and I…read morecan confidently say that Banzerini House is a definite rival to any professional theater company. I recently saw their most recent production, Our American Tragedy, and my guest and I left feeling that our expectations had been surpassed on every level. Top notch acting, set design, props, costume design, storytelling, and house service. Both the writing and research were impeccable, taking a unique spin on an otherwise overdone snippet of history, it left us hungry to know more. Please do yourself a favor, grab some friends, and treat yourself to this play before the run is over.

What a great little place! I first came to Banzerini House for a Ladies Paint Night. We were set up…read moreunder the stage lights with a group of fun ladies. I'm not artist but Angela made me feel like one for the night as she patiently walked us through the steps of creating our masterpieces. My second visit was to see You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, put on by their small company of highly talented kids. The show was in the box theater, an all black room with theatre-style seating and an adorably set stage. Snacks and drinks were available (donations accepted), with a 15 minute intermission. I believe the show runs through the end of the month, and I can't wait to see what they put on next! As a lover of the Arts, it was so cool seeing such a great place for kids to come learn and perform! Shoutout to the cutest Woodstock I've ever seen!

We learned today that DFT is celebrating their 49th year in the community. And they were just named…read morethe Cave Creek / Carefree non- profit of the year! We've always enjoyed their shows and it's wonderful to see a small company having the success that they have had. Today's show was extremely funny and the cast was great.

I had to leave one star, but it really is zero. My 11 year old granddaughter was removed from a…read moreplay 1 week before curtain call due to a one on one verbal incident with another cast member. They both apologised to each other and to the theatre manager but they were both removed from the play using a "zero tolerance" policy. We were not refunded the $300 entrance fee for her participation (or rather not as it turned out) in the production. This would have been her 5th time being in a play with this theatre. However they did tell her she was welcome to come be in future productions. Highly unlikely and I would keep this kind of intolerance for children in mind before attending anything there.