20 Best Acting Programs In Charleston, SC (2022 Updated)

To all the high school freshman posting reviews and rating AMDA 5 stars stop. You do not go there. Do not give it a bigger head than it already has. Attended in 2013-2014 would have been one star if it weren't for some (a few) wonderful teachers. (Stacy Lee, Kathy, Jeff, Tim,and Ray thank you) I am posting this review because they just posted an instagram post about 13 reasons why. They said check this out help is available. Would have been nice if that was ACTUALLY TRUE. However, if you have any sort of mental health problems you are told to grow up! (By teachers AND THE DAMN COUNSELOR) you are told stories of how the show must go on fake it til you make it. If you cannot stop crying you are weak, and theater is just a hobby for you. The teachers name drop and make you feel bad about yourself for not being Jason Derulo.The only person who helped me get help was my acting teacher (god bless him), who sent me to the counselor who told me I was acting like a child and that I need to prioritize. "If this isn't for you you don't have to be here" I told him this is the most depressed I've ever been. No offer to find therapy near me. No weekly meetings. No follow up visit. He suggested I find a new dream. So I did but now I'm 25,000 dollars in debt after 9 of the worst months of my life. Like others have said AMDA is what you make it but if you have any sort of mental health issues don't count on getting any help. PS. The dorms have a large scary roach problem, pretty sure it used to be a mental hospital (how fitting) PPS. I can acknowledge that I learned a good deal in my acting and VPS classes. And that not all the teachers suck.Madison Mitchell

I joined AMDA NYC back in 2021 Fall. This school has changed my life. Incredible staffing who are all working professionals within the acting world and all are incredibly motivated, fun and inspiring. My time at this school has been nothing but positive thus far and, the school continues to get better and better. I have done my own reading into reviews and the bad reviews have definitely changed. I have seen things change here, I have seen things become progressively better for the students here at AMDA. AMDA has become much more of a supporting and safe environment for not just me but for everybody who needs it. You certainly learn a lot here, develop great connections with your teachers and get plenty of opportunities out here. I myself, am certainly glad that I chose this school. Great friends, great classes, great locations, great teachers and all around an incredibly exiting journey.Kallan Fuller

My daughter just graduated in Sept 2017 from NYC in dance. She had a very positive experience from start to finish! Starting with Elliott Kerr, Assistant Director of Admissions. Elliott did a nice job of answering all our questions and helping get all our paperwork completed. Our daughter loved all her teachers and has said through out her program, "this is the right school for me." I feel like the program and the school prepared her for auditioning and the life of a performer! THANK YOU AMDA!Jennifer M

My experience at the Barrow Group has truly helped me not to give up as an actor. After moving to NYC in 2009, my very talented friend recommended that I take classes at The Barrow Group. I trusted his recommendation because he was very knowledgable about the class options in the city. I am so thankful that I found the Barrow Group!! I really missed my theatre community from Graduate School and the Barrow Group became my NYC home base. I have taken four classes with Lee Brock and I have learned so much from her. She helped me go back to the beginning…back to those years before all of the training…Lee helped me go back to the 'Story.' She helped me to focus on what truly matters…telling the story! The teaching style of the Barrow Group is extremely accessible to actors. You can get a feel for the teachings style by reading Seth Barrish's book "An Actor's Companion: 99 Bit of Craft." It is so wonderful!! -BrandyBrandy Caldwell

I am starting my fourth class tomorrow. Obviously, I love this place. The teachers are friendly, down to earth, and REALLY know their stuff. It really is amazing, the learning curve, and how much you do learn during just one class, let alone three. The teaching methods are so great, it makes you almost feel like what you have learned should have been common sense. I've attended one of their shows (so far), and it was really an inspiring experience, with just superb acting. Whenever people ask me about my experience here, I cannot recommend The Barrow Group enough.Tomo Lovric

An extraordinary theatre company and school. I had studied for many years with some of the best and most highly regarded teachers in the acting community but it wasn't until I found the Barrow Group that I felt I became a good actor. Seth Barrish has created an astoundingly simple approach to the work that makes acting fun again. And truthful and real. He and his co-artistic director Lee Brock have created a wonderful home for some of the most passionate and talented artists I have ever had the privilege of working with. I couldn't recommend them more highly!Peter Lewis

I really like the flexibility of the online courses, the affordability and the variety of degree options they have. My advisors and teachers have been very great but communicating with the other staff at this school is very frustrating. The employees in the financial aid department are very rude and condescending and they hang up on you abruptly whenever they get frustrated with you. The registar’s office is by far the WORST. Very nasty employees in that department who talk down to you and treat you like a child. They seem to forget they work for a college, not an elementary school. One spent 10 minutes arguing on the phone with me just because I wanted my new advisor’s phone number and email. The “career counselors” offer no type of help or advice and they just tell you to “google it” whenever you have a basic question about a certain major. They are also very judgmental if you express a desire to finish with only an associates degree and not transfer to a 4 year, not considering not everyone has the financial means to do so. The call center employees are very disrespectful and seem like they want to find reasons to argue with callers. There are also huge issues with miscommunication at this school and everyone seems to have different answers about certain topics which causes a lot of errors. Certain departments are also not great about contacting back even after leaving numerous voicemails/emails. Overall I like the school itself but they need to either retrain the employees on basic respect and customer service or they need to hire new ones.Resident Anon

The teachers here are all outstanding and they make you feel like they want you to succeed. I have taken College Algebra, Biology and Spanish in the classroom and the instructors were all topnotch. There is also additional help available to students in the free math lab and writing centers as well as Spanish tutoring. The online classes are not that confusing but you do need to pay attention because sometimes you are required to take classes through third-party online textbooks via the access codes. The only problems I had were with transferring credits to the school and getting contradictory information from the financial aid office on one occasion. I do wish the school did a better job with advising students but I understand the logistics issues. Everyone at the hub is friendly and helpful! Use them they are a great resource. To all the people that left negative reviews, I would say "you get out what you put in". This is college and you get treated like an adult.Linda Brady

Mrs Jagal never cease to amaze me. I can’t count on her to get registered for the correct classes, motivation me, and share some knowledge on everyday life. She exceeds the title as an advisor and for that, I am forever grateful. She is authentic, sensible, and overall a down to earth amazing persons. She has been the perfect push I need to get my education I need to support my family. She approached. She is direct. She is Trident Tech. Thank you again Mrs. Jagal for Trident Tech the best part of my educational journey. The world needs a little bit of you everywhere. Continue to be, you!A Boss

Learn from the best. When I was 19 years old, I was accepted to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. It was the highlight of my life at the time. The great teachers back then were Harv Dean and David Gideon. I went to school here part time for 9 months to learn acting at its very basic. If you can afford going to the school and want to learn acting from the aspect of the instrument, then I highly recommend going here. The most important thing I learned from this school, is that even if you attend the classes and do your scene work, you need to be out pounding the pavement and looking for work in the industry, an agent and possibly a manager. I would not call the school glamorous but it does show great pride and respect for people who walks through their doors. If you are serious about acting and show business, this is the place to be. Take a look at the names of the superstars that have graced these doors!.C H

Although I am old enough to be the GRANDmother of most of the students, I had the honor to chat with Lee Strasberg himself, one morning, years ago. He spent nearly a half hour on the phone with me – a total stranger. I had acting aspirations back then (I am a freelance writer today). And I have never forgotten his generosity, wisdom, and graciousness to me – someone he would never meet in person. I love stopping by whenever I can, to donate theatre books, costume pieces, and just sniff around who's doing what. A cool place, and a wonderful energy, carrying on the great Lee's tradition of realism, heart and acting from the soul!!!Cynthia Hawkins

So cool, in a jimmy fallon interview, lady Gaga said she went here for 10 years! As a little monster I give this institution 5 stars! A Star is born! ❤️👏James G

What a great location with parking both nearby in a garage and on the street. In the heart of downtown just off King Street on the edge of the College of Charleston. The foyer is grand and seating easy to find. The well kept wall and ceiling decor gives the audience something interesting to look at while they wait for the show. The only negative is the downstairs bathroom location. Up and over a small set of stairs and then back down a longer flight of stairs with a turn to it. I felt for the older generation I saw making their way to the lavatories. I'm sure there is an elevator from the main level down to the bathroom level but you still have to go up a set of stairs to the main level. A little complicated.Amanda

A beautiful venue with incredible decor and accommodations but their exceptional attribute is the staff. Our party included a handicapped patron in a wheelchair. We were met at the door, escorted to the elevator and walked to our seats. The staff checked in on us several times to ensure we were fine. For a 100 year old venue, it is totally wheelchair friendly with special places for wheelchair patrons. And if you decide to sit in the theater’s seats, there is plenty of legroom for someone with limited mobility to get to their seats. We’ll be back. Thanks to the staff for making our night special.Rick Shideler

Tonights Ballet Encore was beyond beautiful and left me wanting more. The air of the dancers transported me to another place and made my world melt away. Whether it was a solo piece exploding into transcendent flames or a duet melting into a cloud of dreams, my heart was filled with magic. The sottile never disappoints. What does disappoint are people who pay for these tickets only to spend the entire performance toying with their phones. If you feel like you cannot make it without checking your phone…please…don't buy a ticket and ruin it for everyone around you.Stefanie Alexander

Finding a preschool that fit our needs began as a daunting task and ended with the perfect preschool experience! I started out looking for a “Mom’s Morning Out” type preschool program because that seemed to be the only part time preschool option available. Finding all of those programs to be full or closed I began looking through online searches. What we found at the Kids Garden fit all of my search criteria and so much more! They offer custom scheduling (care paid by the hour and/ or preschool packages), a secure indoor play area (cleaner and safer), organic snacks and meals, a non-religious affiliated Montessori-type learning environment, prices that are the same or lower than other preschool programs, and even a monthly Parents Night Out! All of these things are wonderful and I truly believe they are PERFECT for providing a preschool age care environment. We have been sending our son for care and preschool for almost 6 months now and he learns so much! Most importantly I feel the best thing about Kids Garden is the teachers! All of them are caring, friendly and expert toddler handlers! Jen, Savannah, and Hannah greet us with calm smiles every day and they all provide such expert care that I can honestly say my son couldn’t be in better hands for his “school day”! Carol the director is very hands on and I have never seen a task she doesn’t handle expertly! Hearing is believing y’all! Every time I walk in I am amazed that I am actually in a preschool! It is always so calm and orderly in there it is hard to believe so many preschool age children are also present! Kids Garden puts the littles first without compromising adult concerns and I couldn’t be more grateful we found them!Constance Allegood (Connie)

We sent our first daughter to Kids Garden for their preschool program for two years. She absolutely loved her time there. She enjoyed her teachers and her language, social, emotional and writing skills greatly improved and she was completely prepared for her transition to full day kindergarten this year with CCSD. We now also send our second daughter there as well, and she recently started the preschool program last month when she turned two. The staff is great, the facilities are stellar, and the flexibility of their child care is exceptional. We have also participated in their parents night out events on Saturdays, and both of the girls have enjoyed their time during those. I would highly recommend Kids Garden to anyone looking for childcare, whether on a regular schedule or an as needed basis when something last minute comes up!Briane Garrison

Play Garden has been the most amazing blessing for my family. My daughter is now 3 and has gone there since she was 12 months old. The amount of trust that I have in this facility and the way that they care for our daughter is indescribable! It is truly a relief to know how much care and attention they give all the children growing in their garden. As far as pricing and flexibility, it’s the best. She is in their pre-school classes now and we use their hourly drop in times too. They even offer a monthly “parents night out” on a Saturday night, where the kids have a pizza party and play and make crafts while you get a night out! Cheaper than a babysitter and it’s definitely nice to not worry about cleaning up 🤣 Fully recommend. The best choice we ever made for our young one and will be so said when she moves on to kindergarten.The Brown Family

Clean cut at its best. Given the shenanigans going on at most college campuses today, it was nice to see respect and professionalism on display everywhere. No ragged and torn clothing, no Rand McNally maps running up and down arms (tattoos) no steel dangling from noses, no pants hanging half off butts, one could feel pride in America and hope for the future when touring this vast and beautiful campus. A quick tour showed this to be a non-nonsense, education first, institution. Having been in the military, it did not take me long to figure out that the "fast walkers" were freshmen. They stuck to their designated walkways, off the sidewalks for the most part, walking at a fast clip with a pronounced gait, and making sharp right turns at the corners. We would go back in a heartbeat and you should too when you start to lose faith in America. Different uniforms but it reminded me a lot of Annapolis. God bless the USA.Jack

“The Citadel” is the Pride of the South! We have quite a few family and friends that are graduates of The Citadel. My son will be graduating High School in 2023 so we took time this Summer to visit colleges with our first stop here. Our Admissions Officer, Josh Simons (also alumni) gave an excellent presentation. If you’re not serious or dedicated to higher education and pushing yourself mentally and physically to be your absolute best, this isn’t the school for you! If you’re a leader or want to be and you have honor, understand duty, respect others and authority then you may be a candidate. I have confidence and hope my son will choose to be a cadet. He’s an athlete which will only add to a positive four year experience for him.Simone

I am about to graduate from here and this was extremely difficult. You have to be mentally tough to get through this. I’m not sure why this university is not more widely recognized across the United States. I am from the North East and some people have not heard of it. However, the lessons I’ve learned here are invaluable.Matthew Jones

A wonderful experience! 💯 This was my first year attending the Discovery Spotlight Model and Talent Expo. I had a blast. I am a former educator who always wanted to perform and entertain. I am finally chasing my dreams and this is step 1. 😝 The Francis Marion is beautiful. It’s historic but there are some wonderful changes taking place to update and the location is the best. Walking distance from so much. 😊 I participated in the sessions prior to the showcase and am so grateful that I did the practice. I received some real time one on one critique that helped me improve in my showcases. 💪🏾 #SoWorthIt I met some wonderful people and made some wonderful connections that could lead anywhere…you never know. They say it’s about who you know more than what you know…I sure hope so. 😉 In either case, I’m encouraged after participating and will keep working towards my dreams. 😁 I do know that the next time I will do modeling. I realize I love to dress up and I love the energy of it. 💁🏾‍♀️🔥👸🏾 #Shine The restaurant was great!! ❤️ The park across the street was peaceful and lively depending upon the time of day. 💞 It was just a really great experience and I would recommend it to anyone trying to enter into the field of acting, singing, dancing or modeling. Great experience, great practice, and great connections and really supportive people who want to see you be successful. 😍💋👏Just Terri 180

And I’m Still not happy about the services I received from this company. I attended the 2019 Expo In Myrtle Beach, SC. The program is way too expensive for an aspiring talent. My opinion is to use those funds to get headshots made or use your money to hire a professional coach, take an acting class. DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR MONEY. You will be very disappointed if not chosen for a callback and I personally felt exploited and used when it was all said and done. The owner contacted me around Christmas last year. He offered an incentive to remove my last review, which I didn’t remove. Integrity means more to me than any amount of money so He must have contacted google. He wanted to apologize and I was suppose to receive a refund for never receiving a taping of the shows I competed in. He was only concern about the one star review and not the fact that I had a bad experience. I have yet to received a refund as of today. My review still stands and I’m still dissatisfied with this company. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY.Kissimmee Harvey

My daughter is 10 and has a God given gift to sing. Her passion is to use her gift to spread the gospel. Discovery Spotlight is a wonderful opportunity to chase those dreams. Though we have not yet attended the expo. We have enjoyed the coaching sessions, encouragement, and support from the staff and the agents that have worked with her. We look forward to the workshops at the expo and everything she will learn. Whether she gets a call back or not the experience and what she takes away will be enough for us! We are blessed to have the opportunity!Daisy Lynn

Dance Lab is hands down the best thing that happened to me when I moved from NYC to Charleston! Jenny Broe has created a space for adults that just want to move, express, and feel all the feels by dancing the nights away. The classes come in a variety of styles and levels. The space is so welcoming, non-intimidating, non-competitive and just straight up beautiful. The Lab has provided me with more than my daily/weekly workout; I have found the most amazing people to call my best friends, been given the opportunity to perform for an audience all over town with the Bad Girls Club, and now have a family away from home. I could not recommend this place enough to any and all humans with dance experience or not! Anytime my mom, aunt, sister, brother, cousin, or friend has come to visit I've taken them to the lab to dance it out. There are classes for everyone!!! If it we up to me there'd be a Dance Lab in every major city around the globe, the good vibes are contagious and inspiring! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!Calli Rothberg

My daughter Katie has had an enriching experience at Dance Lab as a member of the Competition Crew(3 years). And my daughter Emma takes their rec classes. We love the lab and all they stand for- these creative, talented and passionate humans are heart illuminators, peace seekers, truth tellers, freedom fighters, mission makers, vivacious visionaries and love warriors. They cultivate an atmosphere that is professional and positive. The Dance Lab staff and teachers communicate with much appreciated efficiency and clarity; they are always open to feedback and continue evolving to meet the needs of parents and dancers. They remain steadfast in aligning all they do with their mission to create healthy, happy humans- it's definitely not just a motto but a way of life! Dance Lab provides quality instruction and celebrates and challenges dancers at all levels, ages and stages. We are grateful for being part of this amazing family.Emily Oswald

Do yourself a favor and book a class right now. I wasn't a forever dancer, I never danced growing up, but I always wanted to be a dancer. Being a thirty-year-old grown @$$ woman, this year I gifted myself a new form of movement and I started taking classes at Dance Lab and I met a new dang family. It is so hard to make friends as a grown up woman doing all of the things, and I have met so many like-minded, playful, inclusive new friends at Dance Lab. Finally, a place to twerk in peace. A place to learn how to jazz walk across my living room when I'm on sales calls. This place is amazing, the instructors, the community, all of it. Did you book your first class, yet?!! What are you waiting on, go do it!!!!Shelby Ring

My husband and I enrolled our infant son with Chesterbrook a few months ago and within the first week we were already thrilled with the school! The staff are incredible and are extremely helpful with any questions we have. Every day when we bring our son in and pick him up, the staff know him by name, as well as all of the other children. The teachers are amazing as well. In addition to providing great care to our son daily, they also do activities with the kids every day (reading the story of the month, singing the songs of the month, taking the kids outside when the weather is nice, etc.). They keep us informed through the app for our son’s feedings, diaper changes, and naps, as well as give us any important information about how he is doing each day, and send a daily picture (our favorite part of the day)! The overall communication at the school is fantastic. The Principal sends out monthly newsletters and also sends out notes to the parents via the app throughout the month for important events or reminders. At the end of each month, we also receive all of the fun projects that the teachers did with the kids that month (footprint penguins, etc.), which we absolutely love! I could go on and on with more examples, but we truly do love Chesterbrook Academy – Mount Pleasant and are so thankful for the great care they are providing our son every day!Rachel Kerr

My husband and I have had a wonderful experience at Chesterbrook. Our son has been at the school for 6 months- starting in the infant program at 4 months old. His teachers are wonderful. They kept our child on the schedule we felt most comfortable with, which was a huge deal for us since we worked so hard to get him into a routine before I went back to work. They update us regularly with pictures through the new app available for the school. We also receive daily reports on his eating, sleeping and developmental progress. We are first time parents and the teachers are always there to answer questions about our sons development. They offer suggestions of things we can do at home to reinforce what they teach at school. The principal and assistant principal know us by name and greet us every morning. Chesterbrook has been a great choice for us and we encourage any family in the Mount Pleasant area to give it a try.Margaret Cieslikowski

Our family highly recommends Chesterbrook. Our children attend for both daycare and after school care. We really appreciate the wonderful staff members – they are caring, friendly, and attentive to our children. I feel like they truly care about my kids on a personal level which makes it a little easier to leave them to go to work every weekday. My kids are in good hands. Trust is the most important aspect of child care and we wholeheartedly trust Chesterbrook to ensure our kids' safety as well as to provide them with fun-filled and educational experiences. Principal Andrea is an excellent leader and showed us her compassion, attention to detail and good communication skills while helping my child through a recent issue. I can't say enough good things about the school. I will really miss it when my kids are too big to attend!Jenna Arsenault

Super impressed with the outstanding service I received this week at the W Ashley location!! I came in with some mystery phone screen damage…I stopped by for some advice and was really happy with the employee that helped me-he gave a suggestion of something I could try at home before moving forward with further (potentially unnecessary) diagnostics. After the problem persisted, I came back today & worked with the manager, Brian, who was absolutely fantastic! He was super thorough and was able to run some diagnostics and replace my screen-and also helped me pick out the best options for future screen protection. He was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, personable & professional from start to end. This is the kind of service that is so unfortunately few and far between these days-and was so appreciated. Thank you so much, Brian for taking care of me today.Jen Walker

I came to the store with a Samsung Note 9 that crashed. Brian was helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. I didn't share with him that the phone meant not only losing 100's of contacts but also the loss of recent pictures of my mother I took about a month and a half before her unexpected death. The phone did power back on but then crashed after several apps stopped opening. He was patient when I brought the phone back, and took the time to explain the process and possible causes. Though I wasn't able to get the phone turned back on to recover memories and contacts, I am very much appreciative of the extra effort, time and customer service Brian provided. ThanksCurtis Lucas

I needed a bulb for my antique floor length. They had it. I needed a specific uncommon battery for my watch. They had it. They were out of stock on an item. When the item came in, they texted me for pickup. A bulb I purchased there was blown upon purchase. They replaced it for free. Love this place. Awesome customer service and good prices.Susan Murrell

FIVE OUT OF FIVE TEAM!!! I live in Florida and needed to set my career up for success. I contacted the Green Room saying I was interested in one of their small online showcases that would have Florida agents present. I completed this showcase and saw HUGE success! I signed with one the best agencies in Central Florida and immediately I began getting commercial gigs and lots of exposure. Due to the huge success I experienced, I wanted to attend the LA showcase and I did. The Hollywood showcase was done online and I trained with some amazing people, all of which are casting directors, actors, and industry professionals. These people were all very interactive and intensive on making sure I could perform on a high level. I completed the Hollywood showcase with an extremely positive result. I received callbacks from over 16 of LA’s TOP AGENTS AND MANAGERS! I then was able to meet and interview almost all of them before eventually signing with an agent in LA who represents hundreds of big names. I have only been signed with this agent for a week and have already gotten a voiceover audition for Nickelodeon! I am now in the process of signing with a manager in LA. I am so thankful to Gregory James and the GRAS team for helping me so much on my journey. I can never truly thank them enough. I really do appreciate everyone and I am so excited for the years ahead I will always turn to them if I need anything. I definitely 100% totally recommend them. They are by far the best people you can invest into and you will always be receiving a great response. You can be confident that they will always work for you. THANK YOU TO THE GREEN ROOM!!!Daniel Luke Curtiss

Super impressed with the entire Green Room Acting Studio team. First and foremost Greg is amazing he is all about supporting the talent and guiding them in the right direction. We are so glad our daughter is part of the Green Room Acting Studio, so far our experience has been nothing but positive. We are super impressed with the communication during this process. Our daughter did her headshots with Greg and David and WOW what an awesome job they did. Big shot out to Mrs. Diane who made sure my daughter look impeccable making sure her clothes and hair were perfect. Our daughter is taking some classes with Shaun and is totally worthy he is great with the kids but keeps it real with them. A good friend recommended Green Room now I will like to pay it forward by recommending them to all the talent out there looking for an honest and real studio that really care to push your career. Once again thank you Green Room Acting Studio. Greg you are the best!!!Maylenis Valcarcel

The evoking emotions class with Greg really helped to broaden my knowledge base on the changing emotions in a given scene. I left this class with a far more organized approach to breaking down my script. Greg is wonderful, any class he creates and teaches is likely to be great and super helpful. Greg offers tools to aid in understanding the emotions to apply to each section, memorizing lines, being able to record a self tape when you can’t rely on a reader to help you and will often give you tips to prepare for what the industry looks for in an actor. After finishing this class it’s a great idea to continue practicing using the new tools in one of the ongoing coaching classes. I have been to and plan to return to Mark Tillman-Briggle’s coaching class. He is absolutely wonderful!Rebecca Wilde

Discovery Spotlight gave me an enlightening experience, hands on instruction within acting/modeling, and blessed me with true insight on how I can perfect and improve my crafts moving forward. I think that the workshops, conversations, networking, and all around experience will help me going forward. In particular the two workshops that had a strong impact were Mr. Micheal Good’s class on acting, self awareness, and maintaining true confidence. Mrs. Teri Land’s Modeling Workshop provided me the proper form and technique needed to take the runway. Along with the personal testimonies from other agents with regards to instruction on navigating throughout the entertainment industry. I am very grateful for this experience. I would like to say thank you once again to the whole team at Discovery Spotlight for the humbling opportunity this weekend. I’m looking forward to what the future holds!Nick Novak

I had a blast at the Model and Talent Expo! I had a really good time, met a ton of incredible people and learned a lot! I had a chance to meet with Marshall Block of Reel 2 Reel and he explained how to make a hit song, the song has to be short, about 90 seconds long and with an intro that captivates the listener and he’s worked with countless artists over the years from Aerosmith to Katy Perry and he’s a very nice guy and easy to talk to. If you’re thinking of getting the experience, I would highly recommend it!Joe Archuleta

This was a fun new exciting experience for my daughter @ the December 2021 expo. The hosts were fun professional and personable. We attended the workshops – pretty packed but informative. Lots of competition showed up. @ least 900 or so contestants . We enjoyed our time to the very end. Despite my daughter was not chosen as a finalist she had a blast and left w her head held up high – w another experience under her belt. . # 226Caitlin Ricci

One of my favorite things about living in the Lowcountry has been that my daughter has gone to Ashley Hall. She started there in kindergarten, and is now in eleventh grade. The academics are challenging but she has rarely felt overwhelmed, because the teachers are so talented, dedicated and supportive. The school also offers a wide range of athletic, artistic, and travel opportunities, so the girls can pursue many interests within their nurturing community. Ashley Hall has provided my daughter an excellent education that will prepare her well for college and for the rest of her life. I am very grateful for that.Jeannie Harrell

Great in terms of academics, however as a young black girl attending the school, I felt underrepresented and uncomfortable to a certain extent. Certain kids would tell me my hair was as rough as a rug and comment on my skin tone. When I reported it to my teachers, they said ‘I should try belending in more’. 5/5 for academics, but I would not recommend this school for young girls of color.Maddy D.

We found this gem by walking the city and quite by accident. After talking with the woman behind the counter we were sold that we had to give it a try. The cast and crew really made you feel like family in this intimately designed small theater. We laughed the whole two hours and bonded with the rest of the audience. It's family friendly and the desserts are made in house and really delicious. If you're open to something completely different and a little off beat, you can't go wrong spending an evening with this crew. They rotate plays so depending on when you visit you can have a new experience each time. We will definitely be back.Anthony Famularo

I've seen so many shows here (there are 4 different shows running currently)… A great place to spend the night out downtown as well as bring your friends when they come into town. It's always been such a fun evening with multiple casts… they run shows every night and it's a different experience each time! Great family run theater 🎭 with top-notch shows that you'd expect to catch in the Big Cities (read: The Big Apple, Chicago, Atlanta, LA) 🏙️! All ages friendly from child to child at heart! 💙💚🖤💛💜🧡 ♥️Kristen Granet

Very cozy interactive theater experience! Cast and staff are welcoming and witty. You do not have to play a role if you don't want to. Those that did really got into it! Family friendly but also highly enjoyable for adults. We saw "Inspector NoClue's Murder Mystery Show". Apps and drinks priced reasonably as well.Danielle Johnston

The only reason I am leaving a one star review is because I can’t leave a negative star review. The theater is charming, the kids at the summer camps were amazing for the last two years however mine will not return due to the director. The previous year she told my oldest daughter to tone down her performance because she was over shadowing the other performers. She would regularly embarrass the children in front of their cast mates. She told children that they would not make friends in life. There are other theaters in the area that we will going to going forward. It’s a shame considering my wife’s uncle was a founding member.T Dunlap

Steel Magnolias hit close to home. My bff lost her 27 yo daughter just before Christmas. Cardiac arrest. Went thru several weeks and then planning her funeral. The miracle is she was an organ donor and gave the gift of life. Only 3 in 1,000 can be a donor so please make sure your loved one knows your wishes. Check donate on your drivers license. Wonder play. I wasn't only one laughing and crying. Great performance.Lynne Malden

Just saw their rendition of Clue and loved every minute of it! It's a small theatre, but the actors were great and the show was very well done. A wonderful place to spend a couple of hours watching an enjoyable show. Great for a date night or get together. 10/10 would definitely go back!Kelli K

This year has been a cluster but one thing I can say is how grateful I am for my kids to have Maria. When COVID hit there was ZERO issue transitioning to virtual. ZERO. There have also been ZERO issues with progress. The expectations are the same and because she maps out a curriculum, the progress is able to still continue. Maria does not operate on a “figure it out at the lesson” format and I not only appreciate but am thankful for that as well. I know my kids are getting a quality music education and they also have such a great teacher who cares so much about them who is constant year after year.Laila Adamos

I'm writing the review as I sit in on my son's lesson. Maria is so fantastic with him. In 4 lessons at the age of 4, he's able to read the notes on the staff easily and is even able to tell when he's doing something wrong. My husband and I are not musical at all, but Maria does a really good job helping these kids be able to navigate things independently. This was an early Christmas gift from Grandma, and it's definitely something we will be continuing.Madelyn Thomson

Maria is absolutely fantastic! I am so thankful we have her here in MP! Patient, sweet, kind, smart, doesn't baby talk, and it's our favorite time of the week. The studio is so cute. Furniture hasn't fully come in but it's such a vibe. Don't hesitate and get on her schedule!Laurie Ravenel

Three words to begin: Professional. Original. Riveting. My family and I have enjoyed the productions at The Logos Theatre for over seven years. They never disappoint! Recently, my family and I had the opportunity to see the final performance of a musical rendition of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, which included original music. It was a moving and powerful stage performance indeed. In more recent years The Logos has taken on the challenge of performing the stories from The Chronicles of Narnia, including The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian. They have been just as well done (if not better) than what I have seen in other Broadway productions. They are now rehearsing for The Horse and His Boy, which will be performed starting March 1, 2019.Marion Weaver

Quality state-of-the-art, uplifting, theatrical productions are presented at this theater year-round in a renovated building complete with state of the art facilities- a 300 seat auditorium, 20-foot diameter turntable, makeup and costume rooms, trap doors, and fly space. Virtual theatre subscriptions available as well, to enjoy their plays from anywhere in the world. This building also houses the Academy of the Arts, which offers GAP year (1 year) and college degrees in Fine Arts/ Film/ Ministry areas. Also, the Academy of Arts K-12 Co-Op for homeschooled students in fine arts/film areas. Also hosted out of here – Venture Film company, student camps, classes for adults/students, and more.C Tech

We saw A Peep behind the Scenes and had previously seen the Horse and His Boy. I was already amazed at what they accomplished in the latter tale, but this one showed a brand new set of drama skills. They use every inch of the stage, the original music is perfectly woven in , and there is plenty of stage "magic" to leave you wondering, "How did they do that?" Our family was touched and inspired by this superb play. Everything and everyone projects high quality on and off the stage. Thank you so much, Logos Theatre.Eric Brock

I just saw “AGITATORS”, and i give it a “Rave Review”. The writing was excellent, the staging/ directing by Sharon Graci was perfect, and the performances by Michael Smallwood and Emily Wilhoit were superb. The way the actors interacted with each other is a credit to the actors and the Director. This was a production worthy of Tony Awards in many categories. Congratulations. It was a joy to be there for the performance.Mindelle Seltzer

The cast and directorial team at PURE are fantastic. We have seen dozens of shows ranging from one man comedies to ensemble cast dramas and each leaves us impressed with the talent in our community and anxious for our next show. They are a true gem in the Charleston arts scene crown and worth a visit if you are a local or just have a night or two in town!Meredith Siemens Allen

We saw Straight White Men last night. We have season tickets so have seen all the plays this year. All have been very good theater, but this one was my favorite. The play was funny & thought provoking. The set was spot on for the material. The cast was super. I felt as if they completely occupied their roles. A stellar way to end your season.Deb Boissonneault

Great intimate theater experience. around 100 seats depending on the setup. Professional exceptional theater. I have never been disappointed by the quality of the acting or the sets. Warm and inviting friendly space. beer, wine, soda and water with light snacks available at reasonable prices. Love the charm.Rob Britt

We've been attending shows here for about three years now. Love their shows and the atmosphere of the place. It's always up close and personal experience. The only thing we wish is that the bar was open during the entire show.edward leddy

Always fresh, vibrant theatre experience. Provides variety and quality at a reasonable price. Open always to new performers and edgy theatre. I try never to miss a show!Charlie Watts