First, the good/fine:…read more This is a very nice high school theater that often hosts fairly well-known artists. You can see everything from local recitals to bands you've heard on the radio. Most seats are good. Parking is easy and free. And now, sigh, the bad: The night we were there, after the show my family was accosted by a staffer who was incredibly creepy. She followed us around, listened to our conversation, yelled at us. She was so hostile, it was weird. The other kids and parents who were around noticed and were upset.

Beautiful new venue. Saw the Marshall Tucker Band tonight, good show, great music and 50 years…read morelater going strong. Tons of parking, zero traffic, beautiful new theater, comfy seats, clean restrooms, good lighting and sound. Orchestra/mosh pit area for VIP ticket holders to dance. Only complaint, audio was too loud for the size of the theater.

I came here for a baby shower in East San Ramon, I thought the center was really nice, large and…read morenice outdoor area. I thought it definitely didn't feel cramped and felt very spacious. Lots of ample parking as well. The bathrooms in the center were also nice and cleaned, so I was able to feel comfortable bringing my kids in there. I felt like the room we were in for the party was large and there were definitely options to for the host to be creative with it. The flooring was interesting, it felt like a hybrid between tiles/hardwood and carpet. I believe DVC is also nearby, I think it's walking distance.

This is a great location. It's easy access from Bollinger Canyon Road. And it is just beside the…read morelibrary. It is so convenient. I take my kids here for their dance classes on Saturday. And I take a short walk to exercise while waiting for them to be done. After their class, I take them to the library to play, read, and pick some books. The community center has a lot of facilities: Theater, Gym, Dance Studios, and other function rooms. It's very well-maintained. It's always clean, the bathroom has several stalls, and there's a big waiting area to relax and/or have some snacks. This community center may eventually lose it's quiet and secluded feel when the bridge from the Gale Ranch area is done. Regardless, this place was well-planned and situated.

Nice center that was clean and had plenty of parking. We came here for a dance competition and it…read morewas a nice venue

I was impressed with this theatre. I have been to a few East Bay HS theatres due to my kid's…read moreperformances. I can't help compare the stage, seat arrangements, and backstage setup. This place was very well laid out. The stage is wide. The backstage layout was nicely planned. It was so spacious for the props and performers. The dressing room could be bigger. I did appreciate that they had very accessible restrooms within the dressing room. I also liked the seat layout within the theatre. It provides a good view of the stage regardless which side you were watching. It was a good-sized theatre.

TVYPA is an amazing program for young people that want to perform in a variety of different…read moremusicals. I've been to several different shows and always have been highly entertained, and impressed with how the director Brian has worked with these kids to help show them how to perform on stage.

TVYPA is a blessing to the families of young children in the Tri-Valley East Bay Area. We have…read moreknown the Director Brian for a few years now. He is really passionate about drama and high performance. Since he is a full-time Elementary school teacher, he really knows how to get the best out of these kids. He has a team of excellent choreographers and directors working with him. Their whole team works really hard and the result is a phenomenal production. Drama improves a child's self-confidence in public speaking and provides a great platform for team work. After every performance we are totally awed by the enthusiasm and perfection of the whole team. The only negative I would say is that we are spoilt with TVYPA and would have a tough time doing drama with any other company.

I just went to the School of Rock San Ramon concert in Danville. The kids were amazing. So proud of…read morethe talents they've been blessed with. We left when the CHILDREN started introducing the songs politically and the parents likely weren't in agreement (only one person in the packed out audience clapped). That ruined it. This was supposed to be a celebration of San Ramon's kid's achievements. Politics??? Really? Politics weren't what these parents were here for. More importantly politics are not appropriate when the kids are too young to have strong discernment between what their teachers are telling them to say and what they are seeking to understand and cultivate for themselves. Because they're kids and they're getting a cool opportunity to perform, they might even be too intimidated to refuse to say it ...which is straight up exploitation. School of Rock: please don't manipulate our kids that way, stay in your lane. Parents: be advised that you will not be your child's only moral influence when you send them to this music school. They don't just grow talent. They tell them what to believe and you might not agree.

This place is great EXCEPT they cancel lessons LAST MINUTE 1 to 2 times a month. They do…read morereschedule but that is a hassle. If you cancel they charge you. That isn't right. If they can cancel last minute but you get charged if you have to cancel they need to change their policy. Great place but unfortunately we are looking for another lesson place.

Mark is an amazing instructor and has a long tenure of improv performance that comes across in his…read moreinstruction. Classes are fun and inspiring. Highly recommend.

I've been to the 10 week-long improv classes twice (once for short form and once for long form) and…read moreI cannot recommend them enough. The student cohort included new and experienced improvisers from diverse backgrounds. Mark Duncanson was the instructor both times. He made us all feel included while at the same time teaching us to put ourselves out there on stage. He made sure the class was a judgement-free space where we could explore our skills without fear. The final class is a showcase on stage with an audience of family and friends - this was a lot of fun and a chance to put all our lessons to the test! Gave us students a feel of what's it like to be on stage and ending on a high note! I'm definitely signing up for the next round of classes- they are fun and affordable, and will help you try something new.

I want to share a story about our family and how Musical Theater, more specifically how RTA…read more(previously Grand Performing Arts) has positively impacted our daughter's lives and our life as a family. My oldest daughter Chloe was bullied in the 2nd and 3rd grade. She was picked on by her peers and then in 3rd grade she was constantly picked on by the same two girls and was physically hurt on a consistent basis by one of them. Based on the observations of Chloe's second grade teacher, Chloe was able to receive some support via a school program run by the school counselor. It was the school counselor that brought to our attention that Chloe's self-confidence needed some support and healing and that by enrolling her in something that allowed her to be creative, to express herself on an individualistic manner, but in a group setting would help her overcome some obstacles. I'm so glad that the school counselor was able to see Chloe. See what she suffered from and seeing what she needed to redirect her on a path of positivity and growth. As we have a family history of depression, I could already see the signs in Chloe and didn't want her to fall into the deep hole I myself fall into time and time again. Soon after, I happened to fall upon a FB Ad for Grand Performing Arts. I contacted Kristi Grand, the Director at the time (and co-founder), shared our story and I felt an immediate connection. That was over 5 years ago. And today, Chloe and her younger sister Ella live, breathe, sleep, eat and dream about the theater. We have found a community/family filled with love, support, positivity, acceptance, and awesome examples of what an awesome place the world would be like if everyone had just a little more singing, dancing and acting in their lives. My husband and I continue to commit ourselves to RTA, supporting them behind the scenes because we BELIEVE in them. Their mission, their vision, their philosophies and we can't thank them enough for saving our little Chloe and bringing us closer as a family. Coach Trent and his staff provide a home away from home for our girls. A place to thrive. A place to be. Join the magic and then you can witness for yourself the proof of what RTA and Musical Theater can do...

From the owner: Royal Theater Academy is a family educational theater company designed to nurture the artist…read morein every one of us. From seasoned performers to amateurs young and old, R.T.A. has a unique way of including everyone that has a love for theater, family, community connection and desire to take the stage.

"39 Steps" was fast and fun to watch. All the actors did a fantastic job, in all their roles! It…read moremade our day extra special.

Just saw Shrek jr here last night put on By I Can DoThat. Fun production with great sets and kids…read moreacting.