Marcia spanked my 3-4 year old, not once, but twice over a span over 3 months. It wasn't until he…read morecame home crying the second time that "teacher spanked me in front of my friends" that I knew without a doubt that it had happened. A friend had told me, she knew someone who's daughter was also spanked. And when I confronted her about it, she told me that she had just "clapped behind him really loud," and then claimed, "I thought you knew he was a bit rowdy." No, we did not. Every time I enquired about him, she would always tell me that "we had a good day." We immediately removed him from her care and never went back. This was 10 years ago and I really wish I had spoken up sooner. He has struggled to feel comfortable in a school setting since then.

Marcia Anderson has been teaching preschool over 45 years. Wow! She was voted Woman of the Year…read morein Wasatch Woman Magazine. She is a gem! My children adored her as their first 'school teacher' and loved come to school in the delightful big old church building. This preschool is incredible!

My kids have been coming here for several years for ballet. They have classes for kids starting at…read more3 years old. It's a great way for my kids to learn to follow instructors and practice dance. Every year they have a dance recital with all of the classes. It is several hours long which can be hard for young kids to sit through. But it is fun to see the kids show what they have learned and get comfortable in front of crowds. The Dance Academy shares a business with a preschool which two of my kids have attended. It has been a great way for the kids to prepare for kindergarten and meet new friends.

We are late into the dance world. My daughter is in 7th grade and this was her first year of…read morecompetition dance. She tried out for a few different studios and only Davis Dance Academy took a chance on her. She auditioned in the fall for her Jr High Dance team and she sadly didn't make the team. But just a few months later she auditioned this spring for the same Jr High Dance team and....She MADE THE TEAM!!! Oh How we will be FOREVER grateful to Davis Dance for taking a chance on her and putting her on this path that she has only dreamed of! But now in the spring, after learning SO MUCH from you guys, she made the team!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

Best haunted house in Ogden! We love Field of Fear and look forward to going every year!read more

It just gets better and better every year!!!! I'm not easy to scare but this is by far one of the…read morebest haunted corn maze ever! I love the local actors and the employees and staff are always so nice!

I just attended the musical Disenchanted at this tiny quaint theater. I must say, I was impressed…read morethat Layton, not Salt Lake, hosted a liberal, sassy, feminine adult content performance. Utah has wide spread diverse entertainment. Although the cast was not paid, these actors were amazing! They could sing, dance and perform! They interacted at times with the audience while maintaining character. Although they are a small theater without a lot of funds for props and stage crew, what they did have was plenty as the performers stole the show. What a fun way to highlight the misogynistic princess world we grew up with. I hope this show returns. Bravo!

I've had the opportunity to see multiple shows with this community theater and I'm always treated…read morewith good talent, great environment, friendly staff and fun shows. They are a pretty young production group but it doesn't show, there is clearly a lot of talent, experience and hard work put into each and every show they do. They have an extensive youth program and do exciting and fun shows for children in addition to the traditional community theater programs. It's important to support local theater companies, but it's also very worth it here.

I took two 13-year-old grandkids with me to see Hopebox Theater's performance of "The Wizard of Oz"…read morelast night and we all loved it! Everything about it was top-notch, and at such an affordable price! We were happy to make a donation to the "Hope Box" in the lobby afterwards, dedicated to supporting a young woman battling cancer. Every actor, including the supporting cast, did an excellent job with their singing, dancing and acting! The Cowardly Lion and Wicked Witch of the West actors sounded just like the originals from the 1939 movie! The sets were excellent and crew did a great job behind the scenes. I'm looking forward to attending future productions! Bravo!

My daughter needed to see a play for a school assignment, so we decided to check out The Addams…read moreFamily at the Hopebox Theater. We had never been here, and the theater is tiny, so our expectations weren't very high. Our main focus was just to get her school assignment finished, but we ended up getting absolutely blown away! On October 14th at 7:30pm we saw The Addams Family and it was the best $36 I've spent in a long time. The acting was fantastic and the energy was great! Everyone was in character 100% of the time (even before the play and during intermission). The stage and theater are small, but they made it work. We were so close to the stage and the actors that we felt like we were really there and not just watching a play from a distance. We were completely drawn in and forgot we were there for my daughter's assignment. They have bathrooms and a place to gets snacks and drinks during intermission. It was a long play, so a bathroom break, a leg stretch, and snacks were needed :) My daughter really wants to see another play here and so do I. Not only were they phenomenal, but they support a good cause. Their motto is "Bringing Hope to Families Battling Cancer through the Performing Arts." They are one big fundraiser for people battling cancer. Go support them! My daughter and I will definitely go again.

On the west side of 24th Street sits a nondescript brick warehouse. Pull into the parking lot, and…read morea single chalkboard sign ushers you into a matte grey metal door. The business may not look like much on the outside, but the magic that happens inside may be one of Utah's biggest diamond in the rough metaphors. Having moved to Ogden 5 years ago, I had heard almost nothing about the theater scene, and what few theaters my neighbors directed me to featured predictable kid friendly favorites that cater to a crowd that could watch Rogers and Hammerstein for 5 consecutive seasons. Not that there's anything wrong with that level of convention, but for those who want to see the envelope of modern theatre to be pushed a bit further, it leaves a tangible gap. That is where Good Company Theatre finds a niche. I don't recall how we first found the playhouse, but it's definitely off the beaten path, so much so that most theatre buffs and local residents aren't familiar with it. As such, when we first bought tickets, our expectations were lukewarm. Years later, I can honestly say that this company had not only exceeded our expectations, but is our favorite theatre in Northern Utah. Expect no fancy red curtains or flashy productions of Mamma Mia to be shown here any time soon. Instead, enter and you will be greeted by an industrial brick and mortar room with simple chairs on a riser. The setting is small, but this creates a unique and intimate arena for a show. And the scripts played out are usually unconventional and feature aspects traditionally underrepresented by mainstream theatre. This is part of the magic of Good Company. We've seen full productions, original compilations, and workshop readings. The talent, passion, and community this theatre brought to each was refreshing. Patrons should be warned, however, that Good Company is not for all tastes. Read content warnings before purchasing tickets, which are usually posted on their website. Some scripts have strong subject matter, and this theatre unapologetically keeps content true to how plays are written. Make sure you will be comfortable with the show before you decide to go. That said, this company has a gritty, down to earth, humanity embracing style I've never experienced anywhere else. In that sense, they are a true gem, and a much needed outlet to keep local theatre diverse and progressive. A true gem in the world of art.

When presented a chance to see something here: RUN, DO NOT WALK. Tickets sell out, quickly, and…read morewith very good reason. Good Company is original, new, exciting, and tuned in to the community. This intimate space has been home to so many unique artistic experiences in such a relatively short time. Good Company has consistently produced provocative and richly varied material at each and every attempt. Alicia and Camille succeed marvelously in engaging a thriving and burgeoning artistic renaissance in Ogden. This company is a trailblazer, and active community partner, in a growing effort to give voice to a beautifully diverse and compelling artistic community.