Just watched Moana Jr. and I can't be more impressed! My kids and I enjoyed it so much. I didn't know this hidden gem was in Escondido. I can't wait to see their next show. The staff were so friendly and the performers did a great job. The costumes were fabulous. Bravo! read more

Both of my daughters have been here for productions throughout their youth and up into adulthood. Our family has attended many of the shows put on by this theater group through out North County and we have never had a problem. I am so glad to see that they have their own theater now so they can do more for our community. In the beginning when my girls wanted to participate in something such as this and on this level, as a father I was very worried because you hear horror stories about crazy people or creepers in this feild but over years the family that runs this program has always been professionals who want to teach and share their talents with the next generation. Over the years I have witnessed the owners go out of their way to offer a helping hand to young people trying to get a start in this business... Now that my children are grown up adults I am glad that they both the opportunities given to them by this theater group.... Thank You Star read more

What a GREAT experience. We have been to many plays now and each one is memorable. The work that goes into each production and the joy the kids have participating makes it all the more enjoyable. Such a worthy cause to support as there is ALOT of time and love put in by the company as well as all the parents who volunteer!! read more

Saw NEXT TO NORMAL yesterday. I guess this place usually puts on children's plays/musicals; but this is not that. This is a great community theater. A nice intimate setting. I was dumbfounded by the quality of this musical. The theme is quite serious, and the acting was PHENOMENAL! I wouldn't have expected such amazing performances in a community theater. And the live band added even more intensity to this spectacular production. I would highly recommend going to see this incredible show! read more

I've been here from 2018. They are very nice and supportive group and I have had so much fun doing there shows. read more

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Such a fan... one of my daughters has done several plays with Star, and doesn't want to go anywhere else (even if there is downtime until a show)... one of the things I love is that they start off with all being included in everything... then over time the kids develop skills and they learn the director, production team etc and vice versa and now my child has grown from ensemble to lead roles... the big performance shows are fantastic as well as the shorter camps for kids only in the summer... and she just did a cabaret show too that was awesome... Star feels like extended family to us. Thank you! read more

STAR Repertory Theatre - Alice in Wonderland summer camp show - Performing Arts Near Me - Escondido, California

We saw the final showing tonight of "Beauty & the Beast" at the Lyceum. A fun show all around. The girl who played Belle was by far the best thing in this production. I was stunned by what happened before the show and during intermission, though. Before the show - the audience was given instructions by the director on how to properly clap and laugh. I've never been to a play before where applause was manufactured like that. We were essentially told that if the audience is bored it's because we are boring and the cast can sense that. What? So, if someone is bored during the play - it's their fault? And then, they had a raffle during intermission. The raffle itself was a cool idea, but the execution was poor. The girls on stage kept having private joke type conversations and 2 of them kept snapping at each other ( in character? hard to tell. ) It added another 20 minutes in the middle of the show. Especially when dealing with a show that children will likely attend, I would recommend doing the raffle a different way / at a different time. Plans are made with bedtimes in mind and walking out the door after 7 instead of the advertised 6:30 ( "approx. 2 1/2 hours long") does actually make a difference. read more

Wow, wow, WOW! I just saw their production of The little Mermaid. My childhood favorite and although they tweaked some things and made it their own, a lot was the same as the movie and NONE of it disappointed. You can tell a lot goes into their productions, from the props, costumes, back drop, etc. I'm impressed how comfortable even the youngest actors seem on stage. These kids aren't going out and getting in trouble-This is so good for them! It's all ages too- there is even adult actors. Not to discredit anyone, because they ALL were amazing but I was especially blown away by Ariel (Nicole), Ursula (Kristin) and Sebastian (Andrew). I truly truly had a great time at tonights show! Cannot wait to see more. read more

My daughter is new to the performing arts scene and she was fully welcomed! The skill-building is tremendous! Love the music and choreography! Everyone I have interacted with treats us like family! This company is highly recommended!!! read more

I have called and messaged multiple times to get a refund for a show that never happened. No response, although I can see they did read my message on Facebook. Shady business practices and no communication. I would be cautious about pre paying for a show. Look them up on facebook and you can see post about how they treat their actors. Honestly would not recommend. Don't support people like this! read more

We had a fun afternoon watching "13, the Musical". This is a fun comedy about a boy that is 13 and moves to Indiana from NYC. The play has fun jokes and teen stereotypes. The theater is also very small so you are able to get a good view of the stage and actors from anywhere. This is a great forum for community and young actors to perform. During the intermission, they also sold $1 drinks and snacks, good value! read more

I personally know a number of young people who have gone through STAR Repertory's classes and performed in their shows, and I can't rave enough about the benefits they get from such participation. This is life-changing for the better. The chance to learn real teamwork, make friends, adhere to schedules, and lose inhibitions about public speaking and performance are critical to our children's growth. But more than that, STAR Rep brings in adults and entire families to learn and perform together. In "Beauty & the Beast" and "Oliver," we got to see three generations of the same family in each cast! The energy and quality of STAR Rep shows benefit from the camaraderie and can-do process of how they put their shows together. They are led by dedicated people who inspire the best on stage for audiences to enjoy! read more

My 9 year old and 5 year old have been in 3 shows and 1 show respectively with Star over the last two years, and have loved every moment of it. So much so that my oldest is now convinced that she wants to be an actress for the rest of her life! We'll see about that, but no matter how that gem plays out, we love the people and environment we've found here. The founders, parent volunteers, and actors (adults and children alike) have all welcomed our family with open arms. They all work very hard to not only produce award winning shows, but also make the entire production process a fun and cooperative learning environment for all ages. If you're looking for a great community theatre to join in the San Diego area, or are just looking to catch a weekend show, I highly recommend Star for consideration. read more

Seen many shows they've put on and been in a couple too. A great theater company wether you are going to watch or wanting to be in a musical. Friendly people and lots of fun! read more

One word describes Star Repertory Theatre... Fan-tas-ma-riffic! Great theatre group for new actors. My son has done 6 shows there and loves it. They do a range of smaller shows for kids and larger productions for all ages. Leadership is very skilled. read more

I cant say enough good things about these special people. STAR is run by an incredible crew who have such intense passion for what they do. My daughter is doing her 3rd show and my 2 sons are now doing their first. They really know how to work with children and give them the opportunity and skill set to grow within the world of theatre. My family loves STAR is so grateful for what they do. They work hard, play hard and have created an incredible community that we are so proud to be a part of. We are here for the long haul and are so excited for what is yet to come, each show is more fun than the last..... read more

I created a yelp account just so that I could rave about how much fun we had watching Disney's Beauty and Beast last Sunday night at the Lyceum theater. The cast we saw was called "Enchanted" and that perfectly describes the evening my husband and I had. Unbeknownst to us, this was a community theater production, but the voices and acting of the principal characters convinced us otherwise. Delaney Dietrich, the actress playing Belle, nearly carried the entire show with charming character choices and a beautiful well rounded voice. Kevin Burroughs, the Beast, blew us away with his powerhouse solo. Brandon Sherman, captured the villainous entity of Gaston very well, and gave us a character we loved but hated. Although there were many, many sound issues, the production quality of this show was also top notch. First and foremost, the orchestra, which was sadly hidden behind the stage, was fabulous and performed without a hitch (Props, maestro). Scene changes were decently quick, and the sets and costumes were beautiful. I had many favorite scenes, but the few that stood out to me were the song "Gaston" full of life and spirited dancing, the Belle and Beast ballroom scene, beginning with Belle entering in her gold dress (prompting many awes and cheers from the crowd) and through the graceful and well choreographed dance, and the song "change in me" in which the Beast and Belle showed exemplary vocal ability. The entire cast was spirited and gave everything they had to the ensemble numbers, and the show was really well done due to the obvious hard work put in by the cast and crew. Overall, I highly recommend seeing this show! Understand that this is a community theater production, but the quality of the show and it's cast would make you think otherwise. There are a few showings left this weekend. (The cast we saw has one more performance Saturday night at 7:30pm). read more

I was beyond amazed at the absolute professionalism and talent on stage yesterday afternoon at the Star Theater in Oceanside. The entire cast made Annie a joy to watch. My friends and I recommend everyone in North County to go to see one of their shows. We are going to all of them. The wonderful bonus to yesterday's performance was the Star Chorus. Those young women and men were harmonious, melodious and they sang well too. read more

Decent adult shows. Youth theatre as well. Always see the same girl in the leads for the youth theatre. Needs help with her technique, pitch, and tone. Would be nice to see others in the leads as well. Over priced for the quality of show you're seeing at the youth and adult level. Shows can be hit or miss ensembles and supporting charters are usually stronger so it balances. read more