I am not much of a painter, but went with a co-worker and genuinely had a lot of fun getting…read morecreative. What I liked most about the experience was how Veronica connected at times with the whole table and each individual. I came in a little nervous and left with a cool portrait that's hanging in my office now. I was the only guy there, but it was really cool and I highly recommend this for all ages/genders.

It was so much more fun than I expected and I like what I painted! My friend invited me for my…read morebirthday and it was a blast, Veronica was patient and helpful. I will go again for sure.

Our family has had such a wonderful experience with Take 2 Performer's Studio. Our little girl…read morestarted attending after school classes about five years ago. I got a Groupon to do a month of acting classes. I was just looking for a fun activity for her, she was only four years old at the time. She has been going to Take 2 Performer's Studio ever since and adores it. Not only are they amazing with the kids, but they are so warm and caring. They really foster a great learning atmosphere for the kids here. That is what I love most about this place. I love that it is locally owned and managed by a mom too! Five years ago, after only maybe two acting lessons, a Hollywood talent agency visited the studio and all of the students were allowed to audition if they wanted. This type of audition happens a couple times a year there. A handful of kids were called back by the agency, and my daughter was one of them! It was such a big surprise to us and she was, naturally, delighted to get to go to Hollywood. She did get signed and has since been a principle character on a famous television show. Not only did she LOVE getting to go to LA, but she was thrilled that she got paid really well too. There is nothing like letting your child do something they love to do, but also fill up their college savings account! Since that fun start, our little girl has been taking lessons for acting and voice here. She has had a little training there for modeling too. The school puts on great plays which we love. Like right now, they are rehearsing for a Christmas play. Our daughter has gotten to perform in front of hundreds of people both singing and acting through Take 2. "Stage Fright" is not in her vocabulary. She has gained so much confidence. She has also done runway modeling for local malls a couple times, which was really fun, through Take 2. Really, Take 2 gives their students great tools and amazing opportunities. We really feel like the management tries hard to give the kids as many opportunities as possible to utilize what they are learning. They make the lessons fun, so the kids see it as "play" but really they are learning a ton. I look back to how we started this fun journey with a Groupon for a month of acting classes and it amazes me how much my child has gotten out of her training at Take 2.

My 11 year old tells me he wants to be an actor. Where does one go for acting classes? Enter Take…read more2 Performers Studio. I happened to be looking at their classes during the holidays and they had a great special so I jumped on the chance to get it. You can get one class per week for a price or if you bump it up a bit, you can get unlimited classes as well as discounts on special events/workshops they offer. We opted for the one class per week deal to see if he would actually like it. He absolutely LOVES it! All of the instructors are wonderful and very patient with the kids (this is not just for children, mind you, but the classes he takes are the children ones). Waters (acting), Colette (modeling), Claire (modeling), Holly (improv) and Justine the owner and so easy to talk to and very professional. Did I mention Grace Hayes is the children's voice coach? She made it through the auditions to American Idol! There are several other instructors as well, but I have not had the pleasure of meeting them yet. Four months later, he now goes five days a week and looks forward to every class. It is such a confidence builder having to speak in front of your peers and adults. If you or your child is so inclined to learn how to act, sing, model or all of the above, do yourself a favor and check out Take2 Performers Studio. One more thing, Justine also owns Tru Talent Agency where she connects people to commercials, events and the like in our area (yes, my son has already been in a commercial and soon other fun things!).

Not only is this studio beautiful, but the teacher, Diane, is absolutely amazing. She taught the…read moremost wonderful Pilates with weights class and a stretch class. Diane has this magical presence in the studio. She has the best energy, I felt welcomed, and I got an awesome workout. I cannot recommend her and this studio enough! I will definitely be back every time I visit Tahoe.

Don't miss Diane's Pilates class... so fun. She offers different levels and options to make the…read moreclass challenging, yet accessible. Plus, her energy is electrifying. You'll be thinking of her class days later... from physical soreness and the many smiles she brought to your face. I drop in here every time I visit Tahoe.

An amazing venue to see "Always Patsy Cline"! The performance was spot on and the set up so…read moreauthentic. Not a bad seat but we had a table for 4. Ashley, our server was SO NICE and sweet! Loved the ladies next to us too. Can't beat the view either!

A lot of fun! Bring a flash light if you stay for the play. Bring your own food or you can buy food…read morethere.

My friend and I took our significant others to the Laughing Owl Production to see OUTSIDE MULLINGAR…read morewhich was Presented by Restless Artists' Theatre for Valentine's Day. The theater was a decent size and very beautifully decorated. Upon walking into the stage, it was beautifully set up. I could see the detail and the effort that was put into creating an authentic stage for the production. We sat in the back left booth, which was very comfortable. However, since it was not raised above the chairs at the front, once other people were seated, at certain points it was hard to see the whole stage. However, it did not ruin the show for me for the production was great! I really enjoyed the humor and how the actors did an amazing job getting into and owning their characters. It made me feel as though I was really there. At intermission, they provided complementary snacks and drinks and were only asking for donations. I thought this was a great gesture towards the attendees. This was a great experience and I would certainly go back to Laughing Owl Productions. Keep up the great work!

THEY'RE NOT CLOSED!!! Unfortunately, Laughing Owl is currently without a permanent home, but they…read moreare currently touring as a childrens' theatre company as they earn their 501(c)3 nonprofit status. (They're nearly there!) Featuring the talents of long-time Reno theatre community leaders such as Dave & Angela Anderson, Androo Allen, Sandra Brunell Neace, Adam Whitney, and Rachel Lopez, they are currently offering family-friendly productions at various venues around town through various community partnerships (e.g. Meadowood Mall, Victorian Square, WCSD, etc.). I must say, Laughing Owl offers some of the best childrens' theatre in our region. They create original adaptations of classic fairytales (e.g. Pinocchio) as well as more unique folklore (e.g. The Magic Stick, which is based on Basque mythology). What Laughing Owl's childrens' shows special is the quality of their original adaptations and high performance values. These productions are literate, they teach good morals without talking down to kids, are affordable, and are very audience-interactive. As someone who fell in lifelong love with theatre at a young age due to productions of the caliber Laughing Owl offers, many theatre companies throw their childrens' theatre productions together at the last minute, offering little more than chaos, poor production values and bad writing. Laughing Owl raises the bar for sharing theatre arts with new generations (they teach acting and speech classes, too!), and I look forward to them finding a more permanent home. Stay tuned to their official website and Facebook pages for updates!

Great shows never disappointed! Great singing and dancing. Loved the tap dancing. Good handicapped…read moreaccess.

Nice venue, great local talent. Took away a star due to poor sound engineering. Too often the…read moreorchestra drowned out the singing.

TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada is truly a family theatre. They are dedicated to making sure that…read moreeveryone feels welcome. Every production I have seen or been a part of has been a truly wonderful experience. I have been with the theatre for more than 4 years now and every person I have met has been an absolutely wonderful friend. I highly encourage everyone who is interested in theatre to give this wonderful place a try.

Saw thier production of "The Little Mermaid", and my young daughter loved it! You could tell that…read moreall of the actors and actresses (most of them children) really put a lot of work and energy into the play. They were singing and dancing and extremely entertaining. The production team was spot on with the timing and the lighting. They created a really great show. The play was an hour and a half including a 15 minute intermission. The only complaint I would have is that the space that we watched the play on Spokane street was a bit too small. The show was sold out and packed. I'm sure if they had a larger space they would have sold many more tickets. All and all, my family really enjoyed our experience and think it's great how well thier team put on this show.

I don't understand how this qualifies as a gun show? To sum it up: 3 adults running around like…read morekids, making jokes that didn't land, playing pretend. I saw about eight people get up and leave during the show after it hit the 45 mins mark. I'll be honest, one hour of this was absolutely unbearable. Nobody knew how to annunciate (except for the old redheaded woman -- she was the only one you could actually understand.) and the timing and pacing of the show was painful. I've seen middle school performances with more talent. I think they all need to take improv classes or at least practice. I don't expect it to be a work of art by any means, but it really was as if they all got together 10 minutes before showtime and said "what do we want this show to be about?" -- the story was choppy and us adults had a hard time following, and the kids had no clue what was going on. If you would've told me today was their first day for all of them it would've made sense. I like that they have misters over the seating area, that was a very thoughtful touch as it gets so hot and the show lasts about an hour too long. Would I recommend? Save your money & your time!

We went to the first show of the season this year and it was a great time. The guys are funny. This…read moreshow is silly and all that is fun. A must do for young people and adults alike. Great job guys