We enjoy their productions. The shows are top notch. The seats aren't the most comfortable but…read morethey're not the worst. They offer snacks for donations at intermission. You get to meet the cast after the shows. Lot parking available across the street. Be aware the lot is secured during the show. Otherwise look for street parking or take the Metro. Its stop is within walking distance

The Kentwood Players Westchester Playhouse seats about 120. It is very small. The lighting is very…read moredim. Be careful when you're walking down the ramp to get to your seats, especially if you are visually challenged. The parking is not so great located down the road near the railroad tracks which does not accommodate the whole theatre. Nearby parking is reserved for handicapped. The theatre is located in the middle of an industrial area. As far as a playhouse is concerned, it seems to be catered to mostly older people. Production of "Next to Normal" was a bit disappointing. Missing from the forces of instruments was an electric guitar, cello, and xylophone. I know this because I have a copy of the complete score as part of my studies. There were many botched lines and one of the actors messed up on his lyrics. Because of the lack of parking and because of where it is situated, I've given this location a one out of five stars. I will not be coming back due to rude clientele, and uncomfortable seats. There was an older grey haired woman who was constantly fidgeting and shuffling her feet during the performance seated two chairs to my left, with one extra chair separating us. While I was trying to read my program using a dimmed light that did not reflect towards her, she had the nerve to grab my hand telling me to stop. The chairs are not jogged so that your view is obscured my the person directly in front of you. At intermission I switched chairs with my husband. No one has the right to touch anyone else without permission. Save your money by not patronizing this theatre. It isn't worth it.

Jordan is SO talented, and his style is so versatile - I could listen to him all day. He played at…read moreour wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and his voice and guitar playing were the perfect accompaniment to a very special night. I would highly recommend Jordan to anyone looking for a talented musician for any occasion.

I worked as a volunteer last year and apparently the volunteer management just gets worse and worse…read morefor the youth volunteers. I have younger friends who currently volunteer for CalPhil and it's just horrible for them. The music and the ambience is GREAT , so if you're up for a concert or anything...CalPhil is the place for you. Maestro Victor Vener does a good job introducing each song with some sort of anecdote , personal experience or what not. He's a great guy. The orchestra itself is pretty good too. Music/Concerts = 5 of 5 Volunteer Experience = -1 (I vowed to never come back after my first year...it is beyond disorganized)

There's something intimidating or out-dated about orchestras. Or maybe it's because there's so…read moremany other things to experience here in Southern California that I forget their existence? Perhaps it's just me, but going to a see something in the classical music category is not the first inspiration that leaps to mind... However, I'm really glad I did. I mean, I've been to the Hollywood Bowl, but not for classical stuff. And the H-Bowl has such a bigger reputation that I wasn't even aware of Cal Phil...until my boyfriend's mother decided to celebrate her wedding anniversary with one of their Festival on the Green concerts. Firstly, since I am totally 100% adverse to traffic congestion and paying for parking, the parking situation for Festival on the Green (its last year at the Arboretum) was delightfully within my budget: FREE. I parked off one of the adjacent streets (watch out for free-range peacocks!), and (dangerously) jay-walked across Baldwin Avenue, under the watchful but non-ticketing gaze of a motorcycle cop (phew!). There, I met my party, and we sauntered off to wait in line for the gate to open. With us, we'd brought appropriate picnic gear: fold-out chairs, blankets, bags of supplies, drink, and food. Every other party in line also sported the same items. Suddenly, I got really excited by the prospect of picnicking in the warm twilight, consuming large amounts of food at a leisurely rate, and being surrounded by nature and live music. All of a sudden, it dawned on me that I ought to do this MORE OFTEN! Due to the large Asian population in the San Gabriel area, every volunteer was a local Asian teenager. That amused me for no real reason, other than the fact that I too am Asian. As soon as the gates opened, people flooded in to the lawn. Being light on my feet and competitive, I scouted ahead of my party and staked us a place right smack in the middle with a good view. There we set up camp, as the jazz trio warmed the crowd up with their opening act. The sun was still out, and it was fun to see what other's had brought for food. I set about eating a gigantic tofu salad that took me all of 90 minutes to consume. I can honestly say this grazing was really, really enjoyable. We had a little time before Cal Phil got started, and legged it to the porta-potties (very clean and non-smelly!), as well as explored the food booths (bought a huge slice of delicious carrot cake to be consumed in the dark). What was most engaging to me was Maestro Victor Vener: even though he was binoculars-away, his manner and voice was so warm and personal, it felt like he was speaking to you, the crowd, directly. He made it comfortable to enjoy the music...it was not something obtuse or esoteric. I even found myself swaying along to the music, recalling pieces from my childhood, and absolutely being riveted by those well-known, beloved orchestral pieces. I left feeling like I wanted to skip and twirl from the ambience and music! OK, so maybe I'm just easily moved, but I don't care...I definitely want to return for more enjoyable summer evenings on the Green! Thanks Cal Phil!!!

Being the movie nerd I am, I freaked out when I saw this. While the Fairbanks Center gets a lot of…read morelove for holding the AMPAS library, the Pickford Center doesn't seem to get as much credit. They do host many different events and have a full theater inside.

This has a theater inside where movies are shown to special people and are held as events. The…read moremovies shown here are for the one's that goes to the Oscar voting category. Like the other person said in the review that it does have plenty of free parking. The security officers here are friendly and there are maybe a few others who overreact when nothing bad is happening. Theater employees do a great job of treating the guests in a friendly manner. It's not that far away from the metro red line if you wanted to pass by. No it's not open to the public as you need to find out how to get a reservation as a guest for you to be able to attend the event on each different day. I had added some pictures to give you an idea of how wonderful this place looks like from the inside. The guest eat free treats snacks and at some certain special occasions events they add a mini bar to have a drink. I would recommend people to know more about about Mary Pickford as she's a pioneer of the movie industry as she's a version of Charlie Chaplin.

This vendor arrived late to the wedding and failed to properly execute a simple performance. She…read morespent the event distracted on her iPad (saw her texting and not looking up for her cue) later claiming the technology froze. A true professional charging premium rates should always have a backup plan and take accountability for errors rather than shifting blame onto others. Her customer service was defensive, dismissive, and entirely unacceptable. Save your money and hire someone reliable.

Minta was phenomenal! An incredible musician for starters and a joy to be around as well! She…read moreplayed and learned all the songs we requested in basically under a day and absolutely killed it. Sounded like an angel had blessed our event!

My first time visiting The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles! A friend of mine had suggested we…read moreattend the play of Macbeth, and upon light reading I was very intrigued by the immersive experience and Disney imagineer that designed the set! I admit that the exterior led me to doubt the production value of the play, but as the old saying goes, never judge a book by its cover! The layout of the space was very unique! I loved the way they used the space and arranged the seating. Everyone has a different view of what they see and experience. The set designs were well done, the special effects and lighting were amazing and the actors were great! Even while moving from scene to scene, you are taken through a journey. The attention to detail is much appreciated and it was very well put together! Theater is evolving, and I love where it's headed!

I saw their "Comedy of Errors" production and it (1) healed my relationship with Shakespeare (we…read moredid not part on good terms after "Othello"), (2) increased my fondness of Griffith Park, and (3) gave me fodder to brag about LA's cultural offerings over NYC's. Truly, I've lived in and loved New York, but LA's Shakespeare Festival in the Park beat's NY's. Tips: - The performers do not use mics -- The natural acoustics in an open air PARK... not so good. Get there early and sit as close to the stage as legal. - Bring snacks. You may have just eaten a banquet, but when everyone else brings out their ingenuously packed hummus, sweet potato chips etc, you may feel left out.

This place is a scam! She knew nothing about acting and was teaching from a book. All she wanted to…read moredo is take my money after I audited class. Stay away fellow yelpers!

Ahh the theater!…read more Last Friday, I went to see Pulp Shakespeare at the Actor's Circle Theater. I hadn't heard of it before, and so was pleasantly surprised by my theater experience. I liked the small intimate setting where every seat is good. The air worked great and I was comfortable. My only criticism is that seats have no room in between them, so get ready to cozy in with the people sitting on either side of you. And the play Pulp Shakespeare was awesome. Up close and personal... but then again I was in the front row. The Fringe Festival website states that the Actor's Circle Theater is: "A fabulous 47 seat theatre on the Fringe Festival's western edge. The stage is 24 15. Located in the theatre is an upstairs dressing area, an actors bathroom, and a guest bathroom." I don't know about all that. But I do know you stand outside until they open up seating. There's no lobby, but they do have a concessions table as you walk in. I would definately see more plays here... especially if Her Majesty's Secret Players is associated. Check it out!

Wonderful Theater company had a ball. Had a lot of laughs. It's a little confusing because it's…read morenext to a church and I got a little lost getting there, but lots of fun!

One of the best theater companies in the world in a town exploding with theater companies. When…read morethey aren't producing provocative, cutting-edge theater that focuses on diversity - including new twists on classics AND new works - they're hosting musical performances, spoken word events and even poetry slam competitions that ALSO focus on diversity. I've followed them - literally and figuratively - from one space to another over the course of about a decade, and they somehow get even better with each season. Cannot WAIT to see what they're up to next. Highest possible recommendation