My daughter has been attending Camp Broadway camps and activities for the last 3 years in Buffalo,…read moreNY as well as events like Carnegie Hall performances and the Tony Awards. These programs have truly been an excellent opportunity for my daughter to pursue her dream and passion for theater in an environment of other like-minded kids and instructors. And the programs and productions that get put together, choreographed, and performed are just truly amazing. It's been tough to see local community theater productions after watching what Camp Broadway is able to arrange in much shorter periods of time. I like the ensemble nature of the performances as well. The kids are able to learn and perform on equal footing without imbalances in stage time or stress over roles and stage time. And as I mentioned above, it's amazing what these kids are able to do. We're big fans of Camp Broadway - highly recommend if your kids are interested in theater.

My son has done Camp Broadway twice. The first was in person at Buffalo, NY, what an amazing week…read morethat was. He loved every minute and the final performance was so well done. The second was MyMainstage online (the covid version :)). Of course, it's hard to compare these two experiences, because we all just want our young performers to be able to get back to doing what they do in person together, but we thought the online version was very well done, appreciated the time that went into stitching the family showcase together with individual student videos, and we were glad to be a part of it! We will be back for more.

The H+M acting program is a real find for those folks interested in theatre training, gaining…read moreexposure to different acting techniques or who are just interested in getting an introduction the performing arts. The staff is open, friendly, understanding and responsive - they really do try to make each class experience a positive one. There's a no frills, compact organization which creates a more causal, safe environment that allows people to explore both individually and as a group to see what acting feels like. The program's teachers are focused and supportive...and students are friendly, nervous and hard-working. There were folks from many different generations which has made it dynamic and interesting. Some of my fellow students are already working as extras or in student films, some are taking class purely as a way to get back their authentic voice after spending years in office environments and there's a few who have the moxy to possibly go onto to do something professionally in the future. Most classes are one night a week late (from 7:30-10:30PM), so you can put as much or as little into it as you want. The church that hosts the program is beautiful and has a big space to roam in. I highly recommend giving one of their programs a try, or attending one of their Open House nights to get a sense of the place.

From the owner: HM Acting provides classes in Acting and Playwrighting from Beginners to Advanced. New Student…read moreenrollment every 6 weeks! We help you build a craft that is personal and accessible. The exercises help you make the creative leap into the imaginary world of the play and the inner life of the character. At Howard Meyer Acting, our classes help you foster a connection to your personal truths: What you value and where you feel deeply. You will learn how to apply those insights to the creative process of acting, and you will discover, to your delight, the incomparable joy of fully-formed creative expression. The Meyer Method - named for our founder Howard Meyer, who leads the acting school -- draws on a combination of exercises developed by the best theater minds of the 20th Century.

I had the HONOR of being a part of the show- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on…read moreThursday. There are only two performances left now at Centerstage in Shelton! Don't miss it! I haven't done something like this since I was in the 8th grade and it was So Much Fun to be on the stage again! Director/Music Director Liz Muller has done such an amazing job and it was so awesome to meet her! Keep your eyes on her! She is a total rising star. As are the talented cast and crew! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, with a book written by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss. The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. The theater was awesome setup with tables, cabaret style. You can bring in outside food and drink and it was so fun and entertaining all while having dinner. Can't wait for the next show there!

Excellent community theater. I have seen many shows here for a number of years and am always…read moreimpressed by the production values. I'm surprised there are not more reviews for this place. They have recently undergone a change of management but they still seem to be getting better. Strongly recommended.

A wonderful Performing Arts Studio with talented, experienced and friendly instructors. My child…read moretook classes for 15 years in a variety of different styles of Dance. She also took acting and singing lessons there as well as participated and their Musical. Opportunities for pre-professional training as well. They offer a free trial class.

Went in today to check out classes for my 6 year old, and there was 3 older females in the entrance…read moreand refused to say hi or even help us, they seemed almost annoyed . They will not get my business.

Words cannot describe how helpful it was to speak to Abigail about classes and packages. She was so…read moreempathetic about both the emotional struggles it is to get seen in this industry and how costly financially as well. She patiently explained all of the classes and packages, answered questions by phone and email, and gave thoughtful guidance on a path that made sense. We booked a package with headshots, reels and an agent finder and can't wait to get started.

Great working with the team at the Acting & Voice Studios! Made a great addition to my reel.read more

Great gallery space and school. Full of all types of art and artists and designers. especially…read moregreat posters and advertising in the hallways. Good lecture series! Good student art shows! quite possibly the center of the new haven art scene... The building is a former Jewish girls school redesigned by Louis Kahn. It currently houses the art school's administration, graphic design and photography departments, and the school of drama's Iseman Theater.