It was very nice to see a puppet show after decades. The puppets were made differently than the…read moreones I watched as a kid back in India. The artists were awesome with and great voices. The kids seemed to have enjoyed the real life interactions with the artists.

What a fun little theater! If you want to support your local improv community, this is where you…read morewant to be. Located in Down Town Vancouver, parking isn't an issue as long as you give yourself plenty of time to find some. The website is easy to navigate and tickets are reasonably priced. The venue feels like an old school theater, and the staff were friendly! There are a few snacks and drinks at the concession stand, priced just right. I watched an improv comedy show & had an absolutely wonderful time. The performances were great and involving the audience was awesome! I'd gladly return for one of their seasonal shows!

Just saw the Bell,The Book, and the Candle here and I'll say, the plot wasn't the only thing that…read morewas magical about this performance! A great cast who all lean wonderfully into their roles. A ton of fun. Live theatre is an atmosphere you can't get from anything else and this cast is going to give you that and more. I'll definitely be back for their other performances

Nutz n Boltz always do a great job. Especially for such a small group. We just returned from the…read morecurrent production. Called " "Weekend Comedy". The set was perfect! The actors were brilliant!! The play was hysterical! I laughed out loud from start to finish and normally I would be thrilled with a few chuckles. Thank you so much for this production!! I can not recommend spending this $15 nearly enough. I think they have 4 more nights for this play. Enjoy it.

Local live theatre with professional performances. I love live theatre. I attend as many…read moreperformances as I possibly can, Clackamas Repertory does an excellent job of entertaining the audience. As a westside Portland person I find I don't even mind the drive. The theatre is lovely, good sound system, comfortable and easily accessible seating, excellent parking and a friendly staff.

This was my first time attending a show here. I almost missed out because I was a bit overwhelmed…read moreand didn't know where I was heading. My GPS was sending me to the wrong end of the community college and apparently, that is common for people, according to the staff. Be mindful and look for the little signs they put out when they have performances. I would have preferred getting there early especially since I completely missed getting an ADA parking spot. The parking lot is rather large but, for sold out shows - that's a challenge. The theater is pretty great! There's many seats, a creative layout and I was shocked, they could tuck the orchestra above the stage so we could see the conductor a touch. With the layout it feels almost intimate.

What a charming theater in forest Grove! This historical performance venue in downtown Forest Grove…read morehosts a number of events throughout the year, and appears to have a devoted following. The auditorium is spacious, and boasts an assortment of comfortable seating throughout - including ADA accommodations. The staff are helpful and courteous, and very efficient checking tickets and seating patrons. I was asked if this was my first visit, and heartily welcomed when I indicated it was. Although it's an hour drive from my home, I will make a point of attending performances here in the future.

What a delightful vintage venue. Many times you don't get accessible access when it comes to the…read moremore vintage spaces. Gratefully that is not the case here and I was able to get in and out with no issues. I will say that they're ADA seating is a bit of a distance because the seating is sloped and ADA it's down front so you do need to go a bit steeply to downhill. The person I was supposed to go with was unable to attend so the lack of a seat was not an issue. But I was seats A5 and A6 and seat A5 was an open space so I'm assuming they have chairs they can bring out. I did not grab concessions but they actually looked to have a pretty ample selection. It's really good to know though for the future. The stage is quite large and I was delighted to see a really wonderfully done production of Arsenic and Old Lace. They seem to have a parking lot in the rear. Luckily I was able to grab something among the street quickly with only a small walk.

We've been involved with Shoestring for 2 years now and are very thankful to have a local community…read moretheater group. My oldest daughter was in The Sound of Music the summer before last and both my daughters were in Willy Wonka this past summer. What a great local resource that, for some unknown reason took me too long to discover after moving here 6 years ago! I've met some really nice and talented people from the local community and beyond. Shoestring doesn't have it's own facility so it can be a bit costly to put on performances, but they do a nice job at the St. Helens HS and, more recently, at the new Scappoose HS auditorium. I recently volunteered and was elected to serve as the Secretary on the Board and am hoping to see some more community support for this group and the arts in this community in general so I don't have to always go to Portland to scratch that itch. While my talents don't lie in acting, dancing, doing anything backstage, etc, I love watching! Through my kids' involvement with Shoestring, I also found that I enjoy taking tickets and manning concessions, probably because I enjoy meeting and talking to people. We are lucky to have this in our area!

From the owner: The ShoeString Community Players has been producing plays and other performances in Columbia County…read morefor over 30 years. Formed from a dedicated group of "Reader's Theater" performers, SSCP was officially founded in 1982. The first production was Brigadoon, performed at the St. Helens High School Olmscheid Auditorium. SSCP has consistently produced productions and performances since that time, tapping into the rich and "undiscovered" talent Columbia County and its surrounding areas have to offer. We perform Revues, Musicals, Dramas, Comedies, Children's Theater, and any other type of production that captures the attention of the community.

I've seen several performances at the Columbia Theater and I'm so happy Longview has maintained…read morethis jewel of a venue! Thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors and contributors who have contributed your time and money to ensure the theater remains open for future generations. Located in downtown Longview, the theater is positioned in a northwest-facing plaza with plenty of neighboring restaurants and cafes, as well as a dedicated parking lot in the rear. Visitors will also find plenty of street parking in the blocks surrounding the theater. The theater boasts a spacious lobby, with concessions and restrooms down a hallway to the left. This configuration prevents congestion in the lobby, however it can get crowded in the hallway. The theater has great acoustics, comfortable seating, and mostly unubstructed sightines throughout the auditorium. There are ADA seats in the rear, and a gently sloping grade that allows for easy passage throughout the building.

Great old theater! We love all the old painted decorations;…read moreit is still in its' glory of youth! We drove over to see a movie preview, such a fun night! Good thing we arrived early to park and get in line! They had sold over 500 tickets when we purchased ours two days before! We found plenty of on street and small parking lots to use in the area. The line of movie goers wound along the front entrance street and down the quieter blocks beside the huge old building. As we waited two shinning "limos" pulled up to bring on the stars! There was even a red carpet! The place was spotless and in wonderful shape, you felt like you were stepping back in time. This was the movies world review, and we were lucky to be seated near some of the cast! We had a fun night and enjoyed seeing a movie that had been filmed in the local areas! We are planning to come back for other events in the future!

David and I recently attended a performance by Noam Pikelny and Friends at the Reser. I really…read moreenjoyed this performance, of which Noam's Friends who played Fiddle, String Base, Acoustic Guitar, and a "kick ass" Mandolin. Noam is widely recognized banjoist. We deeply appreciated his journey through "War Ravaged" Portland to get here. The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is stunning venue. The auditorium had nice acoustics and sight lines, and I don't think there was a bad seat in the house. We actually sat next to Patricia and her husband, who happened to be one of David's old High School Teachers. Outside the Auditorium is a pretty multi-level lobby space, teaching rooms, an interesting art gallery, and great light. There's also a spacious outside plaza and an inviting entrance. Reser staff were all very professional hand helpful. The Reser was also an easy walk from my Hotel and the Max Light Rail, for those not driving. I'd love to come back, and maybe for the Stop Making Sense Tour?

This is a beautifully modern venue, featuring polished concrete, glass and wood details, with…read morethoughtful accessibility features throughout. The staff is welcoming and helpful. The building is clean and well maintained and the auditorium is inviting and intimate. I appreciate the design aesthetic and attention to detail. And as a Bay Area native, I was pleasantly surprised to attend LaRussell's performance, which is part of the Rhythm + Revolution event series that has an amazing line up of hip hop culture events. I also viewed the Black Matter and ReENVISIONED exhibits showcasing Black artists. Very grateful to The Reser for hosting these types of events, artists and artwork - thank you!