(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.

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!

Photo awesome so cute and lovely, good memories highly recommended , will come back for sureread more

They were amazing and so kind to the kids! We had a group of 7 kids and they were extremely patient…read morewith them all!

Five bucks for so many jokes, vibes and "chucks"... Chuckles that is…read more Divey but lively in North Hollywood, California just east/right of the 170 Fwy and on the borders of both Valley Village and Valley Glen in a 7-Eleven shopping center you'd notice before you notice this dim lit shop of hahaha's. Popped into this shoebox theater to see some stellar local comedians and support a friend of a friend doing a set here and was pleasantly hahaha. Tickets are only $5 and include a beverage of choice in the non-alcoholic and/or craft brew family... LA Croix and Hard Kombucha... Could this be anymore LA? Don't answer that because it couldn't lol even down to the limited parking in the area. Street is recommended to avoid any towage and there is some of that especially if you arrive early. Usually only room for three chairs to a row on both sides of the theater so if you bring a friend or two you can most likely sit together as my roommate, his girlfriend and I did. Everyone was really friendly, fun and the Tarzana Boys who headlined did a great job as the MCs. There is a restroom in the backroom for before and after shows. The acoustics are pretty solid being a 25 to 30 person space. Definitely will come back and support. Solid spot for a date or just get out of the house night.

I go to all of the Fourth Wall theaters because there is a solid community of comedians and artists…read moreworking out their craft in an awesome space with an enthusiastic facilitator Joe M. I toured with Second City back in the day and the compradore I missed from that is matched here at Fourth Wall. I used to host Variety Shows at the cafe space. Always a diverse fun vibe. I'm a Musician so we had music as well. Anything goes At Fourth Wall!

Great staff ,great comedy, good seats, great atmosphere, good food and drinks. I passed though that…read morearea a lot in LA and I definitely will set up my road trips for the comedians I like and the other beautiful attractions. Please don't stop having political comedians.

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.

The Road is a small, nicely maintained theatre. The play we saw last year ("Scintilla") was…read moreall-around excellent: great acting, set design, and direction. Tickets were priced fairly for the quality of the show. They have wine and snacks for sale before the show, encouraging patrons to mingle in the lobby before the doors open. Free street parking is within a couple blocks' walk down Riverton Avenue.

Behind the Curtain, written by Art Shulman Iconic playwright…read moreArt Shulman is known for plays that are thought-provoking and brilliantly satirical. This play is about the art of creating theater itself, and his finest play yet. The ensemble cast is able to be anonymous, yet stand out as individual characters. The principal role of the narrator, charmingly played by Lana Ford, escorts the audience through the process. It reveals the challenges of actors who must bring out the passions of the writer and director while entertaining with their own uniqueness. Veteran director Stan Mazin hits the marks spot on. 'Curtain' is a love letter to the elements of theatre; the creator, actors, director, audience, and the passion of performing.

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

This theater has the best performing arts programs and stage craft for children and teens!…read moreIncredible teachers and some of the most professional experiences to be exposed to. Highly recommend!

Small quaint theatre with roughly 100-150 seats. No bad seat in the room…read more You can purchase drinks and snacks in the front lobby and bring into the theatre. Very clean. Comfortable seats. Nice acoustics. Street parking in nearby neighborhoods.

This theatre has been around a very long time! I moved into the area around 40 years ago…read more I've seen all kinds of performances here and am always surprised with how comfortable it actually is. If you know nothing about the Whitefire Theater know this - you will never see a crappy play here. KUDOS Whitefire Theatre. Parking can be a nightmare because it's along Ventura Blvd - but, was told you can valet your car with the restaurant 1/2 block east.

Theatre is right on Victory Blvd surrounded by residential streets. Parking seemed plentiful (&…read moreyou can park in residential as well but no parking lot itself). As for the venue, the Sunday performances require masks and when a customer in front of me inquired about it the staff member indicated that they offer Sundays for those customers who want to wear masks. Doesn't make sense to me because if a customer wants to wear a mask during any performance in this venue they should be able to. Upon that said, there were a few customers not wearing any masks (again, makes no sense). The other con is they offer refreshments for sale at reasonable prices; however, you cannot take them into the theatre. I have only been to one other theatre that did not allow food nor drinks so you have to arrive early if you want refreshments or you can purchase during the intermission but have to hurry to finish up. Although staff was friendly and informative, the venue was cramped although plenty of seating is available. I doubt I will patronize this theatre again unless it was a "to die for" performance showing.

On July 13th, 2024 , My wife and I went to the Victory Theatre Center to see/hear a wonderful…read moresinger, Elena Gilliam, and her five piece back-up band. We were greeted by Kent, a very friendly gentleman who met us at the door and answered all our questions. The staff served snacks before the show. This was our first visit to the Victory Theatre Center. The Theater seats were very comfortable, a great sound system, and Elena is a very talented singer. We will definitely return to this very friendly theater and we hope to see Kent again.

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.

We go to this theater a couple times a year and enjoy it. It's relatively small and we often get…read moregood seats in the first 10 rows or so. We usually find street parking but sometimes pay for parking in the lot across the street. 6 of us decided to go see Legally Blonde and really enjoyed it. The acting good, the songs good and it was an enjoyable night and some of the actors were available to talk to after the play. Definitely a fun night!

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.