As seniors a friend somehow heard about a play called "Act Your Age" and said they wanted to go see…read moreit and wondered if we would come with them and as we often go to theaters together we said "sure," especially on the name of the play, We've gone to many theaters that have less than 100 seats (this theater has 60) so that it would be fun. Like most of these small theaters there are no assigned seats. The theater is comfortable, every has good seats and the seats were comfortable When entering this very small theater the lady at the front desk was very nice and friendly, confirmed that we had tickets and at one point told everybody that if they had to go to the bathroom that they have a deal with a restaurant/bar about 4 doors away, which people appeared to take advantage of as they let us in about 7:15 for a 7:30 show. Art Shulman, the writer of the play, greeted us in the lobby and was very nice. He later got on stage at the beginning of the play to explain how and why he wrote this play. The street that the theater is on has many restaurants and next time we come we'll probably find a restaurant on the street to eat and/or have a drink. The play itself was okay, two married seniors, their pregnant daughter and her husband. The four of us thought it started kind of slow but did get better after intermission. It was very nice that the actors and writer were available to chat after the play ended.

If you like theater and seeing plays. This small theater is cool! The service for restrooms is at…read moreAroma Cafe. The space has a good AC, acoustics and good seats.

This is still a great theater if there is a production you want to see…read more They even had a concert in the parking lot which was fantastic! The theater is not that big and the seats are comfy . We were season ticket holders for a long time And enjoy going back and wish they had more The recent production of Earth to Squiggy was funny, entertaining and touching . I am so glad I got a chance to see it

We used to be season seat holders but haven't gone in a while, however…read more... We saw that there was a play called Jane Austen Unscripted being held outside the theater in back of the building. 8 of us decided to go and got a table just in front of the stage. It was lunchtime and local stores and restaurants provided some munchies, one per person, like fruit tarts, berry scones, a cupcake and cucumber tea sandwich. When reading the "program" we saw it was going to be improv with members of the Impro Theater, and as we've been to improvs before we know that it can be great or not so much. We, and every table at the show, thought it was a fantastic show. The actors did a great job that had us laughing and enjoying it to the 10-star degree. We understand that there's a bit of a different show based on the actors and audience response, but our show was great! It's still playing for a little while so if you can and like Jane Austin and improvisation definitely go see it!

Fantastic little theatre, over 100 years old. Lots of old charm, nice seating and really affordable…read moreprices including at the snack bar! We came for the Beatles Rock n Roll show. It's great to see the next generation playing the Beatles with their own flair. The audience is a mixture senior with various aids for assisted walking and the peers of the band.

The El Portal is a hundred year-old theater that has a lot of Los Angeles history and it is a…read morewonderful piece of theatrical history that any local Angelina or visitor should have the opportunity to see. I recently had a chance to visit when a show called Marvelous came into town and while it is definitely an older theater the sound was good, every seat is a good one in terms of the view. The seats aren't necessarily the most comfortable but based on it being classic, you can expect that, but the staff and the concessions are great and it was really just a lovely experience. I was able to get parking on the next block for $15 at a paid parking lot or if you're lucky you might be able to find street parking some of the meters are free in the evening or if you want to take a little bit of a further walk, you might be able to find free neighborhood street parking as well.

Went to the Studio City, California Millennium Dance Complex because my friend was in town and her…read moredance group had sessions there. Walking in the space is full of awesome neon and framed photos of the many celebrities that have had dance rehearsals. Like Janet Jackson, Katy Perry, Jake Gyllenhaal, Shawn Mendes and a whole lot of others. The reception desk had to cool ladies that helped us and a guy doing an onsite video learn more about the dance complex including the for dance spaces and the famous red neon sign that people know. You can walk in and see if you can take a class for $23. That is a great deal! We watch through little square cut outs in the wall of a dance class. So cool!

Do not let the reputation of this studio fool you…read more The physical condition of the space is concerning and frankly unsafe -- exposed insulation hanging from the ceiling, excessive dust buildup on fans, leaking ceilings, distinct smell of mold and some electrical outlets not even secured into the walls. This isn't just about cleanliness -- it's about health and safety. Dancers are breathing heavily in this environment, and no one should be expected to train in a space like this. A studio with this level of recognition should be maintaining professional standards. Right now, it's falling far short.

Learn Hama's technique, dance for life. Great warm-up, technique you will use forever.read more

Started with Hama in 1989! And still dancing with him his studios offers a variety of dance classes…read moretaught by caring and supportive instructors. I'm grateful for his style and love of dance! Everyone should definitely look into their classes very much worth it!!

Visited for the second time recently to see Beauty and The Beast, and still in awe of this Theater…read more You truly feel transported upon entry. From the beautiful architecture, the grand staircase, beautiful ceilings and everything in-between. Very clean and staff is always friendly and helpful. Truly takes your experience to the next level, just elevated. Highly, Highly recommend visiting!! Cannot wait to watch the Lion King this winter!!

I hear such great things about Pantages but I just came back from a showing of Beauty and the Beast…read morethat was extremely disappointing. The Broadway cast and crew were amazing, mad props to them, but my grievances lie with the theater staff due to poor handling of an unruly couple (8/26 Row SS, seats 110 and 111) that disrupted my entire show. From the beginning, they were talking loudly and singing along with the musical actors. We kept trying to tell them to stop but they continued. At some point they had their phone flashlight on and was looking for something while the show was still going (the flashlight is especially bright and distracting when everything else is dark and moody). They just repeatedly and blatantly ignored basic theater etiquette. These were not isolated incidents--they were persistent and disruptive enough to significantly interfere with the experience of the people sitting around them (at least 3 rows--their row, the row behind them, and the row in front of them). The entire first half was so miserable. During intermission, I brought the situation to the crew's attention and was told that someone would speak with them. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. I also found out during intermission from other people filing complaints with the crew that they were also texting the whole time and were disturbing the people sitting behind them (on top of being loud and obnoxious already). We did have 2 people give relatively weak (not firm at all) reminders of "no phone use, no talking, no singing along during the show" during intermission after the complaints but the couple was not present during those spiels. The couple then returned late from intermission and proceeded to interrupt the beginning of the second half... and then their disruptive behavior continued. During the second half, our area collectively decided to stop being polite about our grievances and started to intervene during the performance--telling them to be quiet, stop singing, and put their phone away while the show was going on. They didn't take the criticism well and started getting defensive. Why should paying guests have to police other audience members and, in doing so, further disrupt their own experience? For me what was particularly frustrating was the apparent lack of response from the theater after the issue had already been reported. It's just such a clear disruption of theater rules and common courtesy. Plus, other people are also complaining about the same two people. There should be a clear process for addressing the behavior, including asking them to leave. I see on the Pantages website that people can be escorted out... and I just can't believe that these people had no consequence whatsoever. 3 rows had a ruined experience because of them. I understand we can't predict who's walking through the door, considerate or rude or educated or not, but there has to be a protocol for the staff for when things like this happen. We the audience don't have power to kick them out (and wish we did) but the theater has, and the theater failed us. I just wish the staff will take complaints seriously and protect the experience of the rest of the audience. Moving forward, maybe have someone with a microphone announce ground rules, once at the beginning and another before intermission ends. In fact, I can't even imagine how much more disappointed I would be if it was any musical other than Beauty and the Beast. This one I know the Disney storyline and most of the songs so even with the 300 distractions I could follow along. The same cannot be said for other Broadway musicals. I would be so lost, so confused, and probably even more frustrated than I am now. I paid to see the performance, and instead I spent a significant portion of it distracted and frustrated. The lackluster response from the theater made an already frustrating situation even worse.

This company took free Easter Bunny pictures at the Bella Terra in Huntington Beach…read more The pictures of my kid and nephew turned it amazing. They were very good quality, professional pictures. They were very patient and good withy 1-year old nephew. Highly recommend this business.

Got a picture from the FIFA WORLD cup and the man was so nice!! Had such a great time!! Highly…read morerecommend!!

My son has been attending this studio with Max for 2 years now. Given that my little 12 year old is…read morenever really into anything, this amazing teacher turned our world aroun. My son is now passionate about the art of acting. He has met a great group of pears who share the same love for performing arts, as well as, has gotten signed by a prominent agency. He has blossomed into a great young actor and now is proud to show off his resume that includes several great accomplishments, including being SAG e We thank Max with all our hearts!

(I re-read my review below just prior to posting it and realized it may come off as excessively,…read moreunrealistically enthusiastic. The reason for that is simply because I wish so very badly I had found this school sooner and am having a hard time reconciling how much money I threw away paying teachers who just loved listening to the sound of their own voice). I have gone to almost 20 different acting schools both in England and the United States and I can say, with total confidence, that Max Decker at MAD Acting Studio is the most brilliant teacher with whom I have ever had the pleasure of studying. It took one evening in class with Max for me to instantly mourn all the money I realized I had honestly wasted studying under teachers who, at the end of the day, just spent endless hours pontificating nothing more than their love for the sound of their own voice. Teachers who, if they worked as actors at all, had maybe had one or two jobs in their entire "careers" and felt that was enough for them to call themselves teachers. Max has not only worked in this industry a long time and accrued an enviable resume, he really knows how to teach others to do this thing really, really well. He won't blow smoke up your skirt and always say how great you to keep you spending money to stay in his class. He will actually -teach- you to be a better actor. He will call you out on what's getting in your way and offer invaluable, constructive help. He offers a wide range of classes including: * Dramatic improvisation (not going for the joke, but giving you invaluable tools you can use for your scripted work), * Script analysis, and * How to successfully audition and self-tape If you currently find yourself in a class where you feel you're spending a bunch of money to not really learn anything new or, if you're looking for a place that will finally teach you the tools you need to be a better actor, MAD Acting Studio is the place you need to go.

Small theater in NoHo area, in the middle of everything- restaurants, shops, etc. Parking it is…read moretough, luckily I can walk to this theater. Your typical black box theater in the area and I am saying that as a good thing. Less than 100 seats, small lobby, various productions, check out their calendar. I like theater, enjoy watching plays and it is convenient. More reasonable prices help as well. Sound is decent, production values and lighting just OK, but I know that going into it. Support these small local theaters, they are a dying breed in the area!

Saw a show on Friday at this theater. Yeah, it's small, the seating is good, and the venue is…read morecomfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to see more shows there. Show up early since there are several places to eat and drink at nearby.

A beautiful dance studio. Was met at reception by a lovely, welcoming person…read more Took the beginner hip-hop class for adults. Instructor was great. Taught a simple yet fun routine. I haven't danced in a while, and it was the perfect re-introduction. The other students were friendly, and it was an overall supportive environment.

Beautiful studios! Great staff! The front desk employees are so kind. Highly recommend for classes…read moreand rentals for events.