Great shows with talented casts, incredible set design, and a wonderful venue!…read more Loved seeing the shows when I lived in town. Definitely miss it now that I've moved away.

The self-appointed king of events is back at it with another venue review. My most recent conquest?…read moreHale Center Theater in downtown Gilbert. This charming theater is located in the thick of the heart of downtown Gilbert. As far as I could tell, they don't have a parking lot but there is plenty of free street and surface lots close by. Just a few minutes away by foot. All theaters have their pros and cons and Hale is no different. It's a intimate theater that probably can seat a few hundred people tops. Which means there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Well, let's talk about the seats. The space between seats is pretty cramped if you're tall (I'm 6'2"). Let's switch gears again. Concessions consists of snacks (no hot food) and beverages. During intermission, they bring a cart out to the stage so you don't have to go to the lobby. Nicely done! Reasonable prices too for a venue. The lobby area gets pretty packed right before the show. Rather than messing with the traffic jam, I went to the other side of the theater and went to the restroom there. It's a one person restroom (not ideal for a venue) but the restrooms by the lobby are larger. I saw Catch Me If you Can at Hale. Looking forward to my next visit!

I've visited the performing art center in Queen Creek a few times now. It's where Club Dance has…read morebeen holding their bi annually performances. It's such an impressive venue, from staging to the actual performance area it works well. The seating in the main performance area is a great size not overly big so you can see the stage well from any point.

Love this small venue. Have seen several performances here and can see& hear everything on stage.read more

Incredible evening with stellar performances! A magical…read moreevening filled with rollicking fun & excitement. They are Stars of comedy and improvisation. The ambiance was cozy and the food was incredible! If you are looking for a memorable evening, look no further! Would very highly recommend and can't wait to go back!

While visiting AZ for spring break we were researching fun things for our family to do. My husband…read morecame across this experience and we had a BLAST! Coming from Los Angeles we can be real snobs with this subject as we have experienced great theater at places like Disneyland, Upright Citizens Brigade Improve theater and even The Hollywood Bourbon Rooms interactive production of Rock of Ages (sadly ended during COVID). It is wonderful to see this group has sustained for so long and many people rave about it. I even had a client in Los Angeles visiting from AZ tell me he had heard great things about this company, albeit not experienced it before. The show we saw was hosted at Maggiano's Italian Restaurant. The food is in alignment with the restaurant; oversized portions served family style with a limited set menu. That being said, they were able to accommodate my vegan husband and other guests at my table that are gluten free. The theater production takes place before and during your dinner in one of the private rooms at the restaurant. Everyone gets a character name tag so be prepared to be pulled up to participate. It's all a part of the fun. The room hosted about 20 diners/attendees making it an intimate experience. Perfect for all ages and laughs were shared all around. I highly recommend to any local or out of towner to spice up your dinner with this lively and colorful experience.

Best music school you could enroll your kid in! The staff and owners not only truly care to help…read moreyour child progress, but also have the most warming personalities that make you feel like you are family/friends. Highly recommend enrolling your child here, I promise you won't regret it!!

The staff is very friendly and professional, and truly cares about each student and their progress…read morein learning to play an instrument.

https://youtu.be/wWwH7NWOAl4…read more 1.5 hour show. Great for adults and kids. Located McDonald and Scottsdale in a small theater. The Davis family makes you feel welcome with cookies and bottled water. The show was above my expectations. My kids 6-13 loved the show. Pass the word. It is the best hidden gem in Scottsdale!

Please sit before reading this review. It contains accounts of witchcraft and occult behavior, and…read moreI will not be held accountable for any injury obtained while reading this review. Had I not witnessed the Davis Circus of Illusion with my own eyes, I would not be able to tell you about it. The Davis Circus of Illusion is a group of three people, headed by 'magician' Craig Davis. I put 'magician' in quotes because of course I am a grown, educated man, and do not believe in magic. I do, of course, believe in witchcraft, which is more how I would describe the events of the evening, as Davis and his associates perform unnatural feats. He is accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Davis, and a bellydancer who goes by the name Myryka. Davis Circus of Illusion is in a great location - right up in the general Scottsdale vicinity. So go eat dinner someplace close, and then come here. If you are a member of a family, bring your entire family. If you are courting a young lady, you may also bring her here. If you are alone, you will be allowed admittance, but probably looked upon with curiosity. Dress is casual, but classy. Imagine what you should be wearing while witnessing OCCULT BEHAVIOR. The event takes place at a joint called Cattle Track, which has a building that serves as kind of a gallery/stage. I do not know if there are any cattle there so please stop asking. Before the show, Davis was talking with some of the early arrivals, his presence tempting them to inquire about the dark arts. I did not listen in on their conversation but I can only imagine he was describing to them the cursed acts he had to commit to obtain his power. As show time drew near, he demonstrated his abilities by reading a man's mind. Upon seeing this I quickly focused my thoughts, locking away the secrets within my mind that Davis might have otherwise been able to gain access to. I suggest you take this precaution ahead of time. The show began with Mrs. Davis singing a few songs. She's got a pretty good set of pipes on her, but I was there for the occult! Davis retook the stage, and almost immediately summoned his bellydancer from some astral plane, and then a bird, which proceeded to stare me down for half the show with his beady black eyes. The obvious conclusion is that the bird was a mind reader as well. After having summoned his minions, Davis now conjured up dark magics for a freakin' hour and a half. Breaking things, making them whole again, reading more people's minds, putting a lady in a box and then trying to crush her with drawers - all kinds of madness. He had his assistant get in a box, and then he collapsed the box and the woman was STILL ALIVE INSIDE even though there was only room for like, her arms and head. Everything else was just smashed. Then, what does he do? Freakin' heals her somehow and makes a new body for her and she's still alive. My wife was all, "It's just larger than it looks - she probably has extra room in there" but I know what I saw. Hah! "Mirrors." People always use mirrors to explain witchcraft, when the truth is far more deadly. Not only is Davis a practitioner of witchcraft, but he also juggles, which I find to be an odd combination. He is apparently one of only a few people in the world who can juggle 7 things at once. Like, actually have all 7 of the things in the air at the same time. I saw him do it, and if you told me that no other human being on earth could juggle 7 things at once, I'd believe you. It was pretty nuts. Anyway, the show was like, 2 hours, and thank god he didn't try to use any of his witchcraft on me, and that bird stayed away from me or I would have gone nuts. Should you go see the Davis Circus of Illusion? Only if you are stout of mind and heart, and are not fearful of mind-bending illusions and inexplicable acts of otherworldly magic. If you're ok with that, then yeah you should probably go.

My two year old loves this dance studio. Every Saturday morning she is so happy to see Mrs. Alison!read more

This may be the perfect dance studio for many students. It was not for my student…read more One of mine is a competitive level dancer with many years experience. He began classes in July when most of the students hadn't started yet. It was wonderful then. He got lots of individualized attention and the teachers were knowledgeable and knew lots of methods that he hadn't encountered before. Once the students returned when school started, everything changed. Focus and structure were gone from the classes. He was unable to try out for the competitive teams being new to the area, but the recreational classes were not able to accommodate his experience. Rules were not enforced. Kids were disruptive. They wore inappropriate clothing both for age and function. Things like bikinis or full length school skirts. And even though the school has a wonderful male instructor and other male students, many kids told my son that he couldn't dance because he was a boy. He felt unwelcome and didn't get the camaraderie and instruction he was used to at his former studio. There is so much potential in this studio, but the lack of discipline and cooperation among students made it a bad fit for my dancer.

This school is so amazing. The principal and the vice principal are so nice and caring! I don't…read morecare for much of the people but that's life. Overall, the school is so amazing and I'm so happy I've met so many nice people and transferred here from my old school! 11/10 recommend

one of the worst schools. principal will talk shit on students and act like nothin happened. say…read morethey care for the kids there but ignored the fact a girl cut herself in the bathroom. every teacher here does act like there also students, begging to know about drama and asking to be friends with students as well. teachers also are certainty under qualified and very little staff to the point where there is 20 kids in one room for hours at a time. the school also does not care about any bullying or harassment and will js ignore all problems. will also target students. not suspending who have been founded with drugs. adding how the education here is absolutely trash and will not help any kid get into a good college. this school is honesty so unprofessional and disgusting. please do not send your children here for the sake of there childhood and mental health.

After WEEKS of searching for entertainment for my Halloween Party I thankfully came across Brett…read moreBarry. There were other great candidates, he felt right to go with. His reviews, videos and credibility was exactly what I was looking for. We spoke on the phone and I addressed many questions I've had -- he was very accommodating and patient. He showed up right on time and remained very professional throughout the night. I have been doing my "ultimate Halloween Party" every year and I have hired many entertainers but Brett was by FAR the best money ever spent on my event. He simply blew away my mind and all my guests. The entertainment he did was OUTSTANDING. Brett creates fun memories that last a lifetime! He even made his "tricks" Halloween themed (which was a super bonus)! It was unlike anything I've ever seen. I don't know how he does it and to be honest we talk about it all the time on how he "could pull it off." He is VERY TALENTED!!! Look no where else -- I'm serious -- just stop looking -- you will not find anyone better than Brett. He will NOT disappoint you in the slightest. My next event(s) will always include Brett Barry, to the point where I will schedule it around his availability.

My husband and I recently got married. the only thing he wanted was a mentalist at our reception!…read moreBrett was the first thing I booked! He came during cocktail hour to entertain our guest and we are so happy with how it turned out! All of our gMurat talked about how cool it was and he was able to do his tricks with many of them! he even came and found us to do some tricks while we were waiting to go back out! the kids loved him too!! Even late at night my husband was trying to figure out one of his tricks. 10/10 would recommend having Brett for one of your events!

Steph is amazing! I have had voice lessons from other instructors in the past, and no one even…read morecomes close. The technique that Steph uses is unique and effective. I have noticed a huge improvement in my voice over the course of the five months I've been going to Steph. I took lessons twice a month and now go once a month. Everyone who hears me sing has noticed the improvement, and they are stunned! Thank you, Steph, for your incredible expertise, knowledge, and coaching skills! You have made a difference in me!!! Flo Webb

Stephanie is the best of the best! After puberty my voice changed and I had no idea how to use it…read more I can now sing b2-c6, I never thought I would be able to sing over 3 octaves! Stephanie has me singing higher than I even could as a child! She is truly amazing and so knowledgeable. It's not easy finding good, HONEST coaching! If you are looking to train your voice, get rid of bad vocal habits, or just to simply learn more, this is the place for you!