I was a member of Little Village Playhouse (LVP) from the time of its founding in 2000 until I…read moregraduated from high school in 2004. I have also participated in three of the five summer alumni reviews, and my family members and friends continue to be part of the LVP community to this day. In short, my family and I are lifetime customers of LVP's product: a fun and high-quality musical and theatrical outlet in Northern Westchester. But in long, I have gained so much more from the LVP community. LVP is unique in Northern Westchester in its unparalleled programming, propelled by innovative and thought-provoking material and inspiring, fun, and caring personnel. Adam, Steph, Galit, Amy, Marcus, Jocelyn, and all members of the LVP faculty helped me to understand the difficult material we were working with, as well as helped me to loosen the chains of my timidness and to express myself in ways I never thought possible. Without question, LVP is one of the pivotal organizations in my life that helped me to define who I am. My wonderful experiences helped me to realize that I forever want to be part of the performing arts, and my returning to shows in the seven years since my graduation from LVP and seeing young students grow helped me to identify my passion for music education. I use much of what I learned from LVP faculty in my elementary music lessons in my career today. Overall, the artistic education I received at LVP is priceless, and in my returning to participate in alumni shows and in attending performances, I have seen that LVP in its growth and expansion has not lost sight of its goals of eleven years. I HIGHLY recommend LVP to any families in Central and Northern Westchester who want to participate in a meaningful and unique theatrical experience. I recommend it for those children that are shy and timid and looking for a safe environment to express themselves. Everyone I know who I have recruited to join LVP has been hooked for life, and I know you will too.

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A wonderful little theater group in the heart of Nyack. The…read moreshows are carefully picked and it's stressed to the kids that each role is equally important. There's no "star" of any show. The staff teach the kids about teamwork and camaraderie as well as community. Great place for kids from 4-18 They have performances/programs year round as well as summer camp offerings. Highly recommend

From the owner: An educational theater company dedicated to young performers ages 5 to 23. We offer year-round…read moreclasses and a wide range of performance opportunities designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and develop talent. Our programs include full staged productions, dance, acting and voice classes, audition workshops, private voice, acting and dance coaching, improv classes, cabaret nights, and exciting summer theater camps. Whether your child is stepping onto the stage for the first time or preparing for a professional career, we provide a supportive and dynamic environment where every performer can shine.

It was great but closed down after covid My husband, I and…read moreson will miss the haunted houses I also loved going into the gift shop to buy items

Me and the girlfriend went here over Halloween season 2018, now with that said, it takes a lot to…read morefreak me out and get me going and horseman's hollow did the job. Between the actors knowing when to move to other people and when to gather around. There was one part with a few actors who ignored my girlfriend as she ran an went straight for me, holding me agenst the fence as others went by and me being scared out my mind. Finally getting away they again cornered me as my girlfriend laughed away at the entrance to the next area. Between jump scares, hidden areas where ghosts an ghouls jump out of that you don't expect this place is worth every dime you pay for. We will most definitely be paying the price again and taking the ride Down each year. Head to horseman's hollow if you want a real good And true scare.

There was a kids party going on in the theatre next to ours which was VERY loud and we couldn't…read morefocus on our own movie. When we complained we were told that the kids were quiet when they were in the theatre, but were running around outside the room. Thats a problem! But actually we were in the last row of the adjoining theater and we could hear them in the room itself. So there is that. We all also thought it was unusual to exit the theater and walk-through the main bar/lobby to leave and see one of the staff men sitting at the bar with an undershirt tank top on. First of all it isn't the summer, but even still aren't they expected to wear their uniforms while on duty? It was very unusual.

Now I don't know if this is because of the film or all of theaters in there are like this, but my…read morefilm was in a theater that was the same size as some people's entertainment rooms, I'm sure! I'm not complaining! Loved the large extended leather chairs, great sound and truly what seemed like a private showing -- I mean we're talking 'small,' as in 'tiny!' Pretty cool! The only negative was the fact people (adults) sat on the one side and let their kids go ape $#*! on the other side! Remember, this is a SMALL venue. It reminded me of what I hate about a similar cinema in Pleasantville -- a lot of privileged people on their phones, feet on the chairs, talking... but I digress! Anyway, I can't wait to go back and see something else, and hopefully in the same theater. If I see kids again, I'm getting my money back! I really want to know if the other theaters are the same size or larger. Assuming larger! Oh, parking was brutal -- almost non-existent!

Great playhouse. Small setting, very comfortable. Talented, professional actors. Was never…read moredisappointed and you won't be either.

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We have been participating since 2005 or so, probably soon after they opened in Elmsford. I was…read morehappy they moved closer to us because I am not one for lengthy commutes. I think they started in upper Westchester maybe in Chappaqua, by a young Anya Wallach who might have been still a teenager, she wrote an autobiography and she is cute as a button. There are people who love so much how they run their programs here at RFK that these parents drive out from NJ and CT. They have different programs, my kid started as a Jelly Bean, then she went to join a different group for a few years, we returned, I was surprised they remembered her and me, she did a year of New Kid, and she has done a few mainstages, because she wanted to do certain shows and hoped to get certain characters. At RFK, they remind us of there are no small roles, every character is important. They are extremely positive here. I am not sure how many more years we will stay with them, all depends if she goes to college locally or too far away. She is hoping to get into one of these fiercely competitive BFA or Conservatory programs. I also love how they have a photographer who helps with amazing professional headshots at a good, decent price, am thankful for that. I believe RFK have the resources to help kids have an opportunity to get to NYC's Broadway. We have not tried but I have seen plenty of other kids from RFK do Broadway shows, television shows, commercials, etc. I would like to add that I am thoroughly happy that the performances are at the Tarrytown Music Hall, an historical stage close to my heart, that was saved by the Riegleson family (look up Mozartina Conservatory on Prospect Ave), 2nd generation taken over and doing a marvelous job of getting great shows to Tarrytown.

We LOVE Random Farms. We have done several workshops and mainstages there as well as private…read morelessons. This is a very child-centered organization with the focus on helping the kids be the best they can be in a very supportive environment. It is a great place to start if your child has no experience and to develop and grow as they improve. The audition processes for mainstages and workshops are very fair and there is a great mix of professional and nonprofessional kids. Casing is also equitable and there is no favoritism. Our kids will be doing Random Farms programs for many years to come. Of the youth theatre opportunities in the New York area, this is the best we have found for our children.