20 Best Acting Programs In Cincinnati, OH (2022 Updated)

The University of Cincinnati is a magical place! One of the best public universities in the world. Top in research and innovation. Flowing with new opportunities. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A well-rounded community of students in countless career fields. Spaces for all to find their niche and a sense of belonging. A university that focuses both on academia and preparing its students for the real world. Forever grateful to have spent my undergraduate college days as a Bearcat. I learned so much at this great institution, acquired dozens of new experiences, made such sweet memories, and gained countless life-long friendships. Proud alum!Jillian Leedy

We were working on our project (Our Green Hope) today where we used 3000 reusable bags to make the largest mosaic. The worker at the campus were friendly and supportive. After finishing the project, all the 3K bags were given for FREE at Kroger to encourage people to start using reusable bags instead of plastic grocery bags. Thanks for all the love and support from UC.Sam Alyami

This is a great school. It’s in a fairly big city, but the school is not that big. The business school has already provided so many opportunities for my freshman.Cassie Jones

As a graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and now its Academic Dean, I couldn't be more proud of what this small college of art and design has been able to give to so many artists. As a private, not-for-profit art college in Ohio, the AAC continues to teach young artists and designers to follow their hearts and engage the world on their own terms through their creative work. What makes the Art Academy of Cincinnati so powerfully vital, not just in Cincinnati, but in the respective worlds of contemporary art and design, is the commitment to provide what our mission statement calls for “To create and sustain radical, forward-thinking, contemporary visual artists and designers whose creative contributions make a substantial difference in all the lives they touch. ” We make artists who delight in imaginative expression because we know that imagination makes the world. MAKE ART, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.Kim Krause

The Art Academy is a great place to learn the most important part about maintaining a career in the arts–community. I don't know of an institution more structured around fostering an artist community than the Academy. During my time there, I knew my peers and faculty on a personal level and this translated into an intimate knowledge of each other's work. I was also provided with several opportunities to build my resume. There were always shows posted, internships available, and I even ran figure drawing sessions, monitored the school's wood shop, and became a school ambassador. As this is my first year post graduation, I have still maintained a close relationship with a group of my classmates and out of that came two job opportunities over the summer before I began my MFA. The Art Academy is like a family and through all of that family's quirks, I miss it already!Brad Davis

I’m a current student at AAC and while the classes offered are amazing and the environment is mostly good there are some issues. For one in my current dorm, they did not change the upstairs air filter which caused my roommate to be sick. The air filter was caked in dust and had not been changed for over a year probably. Also the way they handle Covid 19 is horrible. They give out misinformation to those impacted by it. They treat their isolated students like prisoners with some staff being snide, rude, or downright disrespectful to those students. The isolated students are not given adequate housing or enough resources to quarantine. I love AAC but I am disgusted and disappointed with their actions. If I could complain to the city or sue AAC I would in a heartbeat. Do better AAC.Chloe Meadows

Horrible school. I attended the school for about 2 years and have a better experience at the DMV. I was told in high school by a Cincinnati State that my credits would transfer from Cincinnati State to University of Cincinnati seamlessly – they did not. In fact when I went to UC, they stated they could accept me as a transfer student but none, zero, NADA – of my credits would transfer. I applied to Miami University (Ohio) and was able to have 3 classes transferred. Miami was also cheaper at the time than Cincinnati State. I had to start all over from scratch after 2 useless years at Cincinnati State. The staff at Cincinnati State, including the teachers, were low quality. Staff seemed to brush off any concerns you have. Asking for help? Only the minimum is provided to guide you in the direction you need. Teachers mostly seemed to be low quality and bottom of the barrel – I only had 2 teachers that were okay out of 2 years. A few teachers I was able to show issues with tests or exams – although they agreed that I was correct at the time, one refused to fix the exam grades for everyone because "That is what the test key answer is and she would have to go back and regrade all the tests"… Sorry? That is literately your job… The next teacher could not understand the wording of their own test question that they provided (online) and would not correct the answer for the students. I communicated this error via email and was pushed away. I pushed back stating the teacher was incorrect and provided the work as to why the answer was wrong, in a professional tone. The teacher responded unprofessionally by changing the color of the text in the email to red, downplaying my proof, not using punctuation, and using unprofessional language. I dropped the class as this is not a teacher in my eye; but someone who is there for a paycheck. Cincinnati State had a graduation rate of just over 12% when I attended. 12% of students graduate from this school…. For the 2019 year it is now 17.9%. The odds of you attending this school for 2-3 years and graduating are very low. You are better off attending a real college if you are serious about your future. The overall poor quality as well. I have never experienced so many arguments between teachers and students in a classroom before. After class is over, everyone leaves campus immediately unless they have another class within the next hour or so. The current ad campaign that is on TV does not portray the school correctly. The average age of students is middle age. There is very few labs due to limited budget. Little to no student engagement events. Printers were not free. Book store was a COMPLETE ripoff, some classes did not require the book due to costs. Teachers would not communicate to students about schedule changes in tests and exams effectively for online classes (I missed my final Physics exam due to this). Save 2 years of your life and go somewhere else. I am not the only one with a really bad experience. If you know someone that attended or attends Cincinnati State, talk to them. You will typically find they did not graduate or they think it is okay but plan to transfer to another school before they finish. Take my advice and stay away from Nati State. -Brad, MSHIBrad Mueller

My experience at Cincinnati State was something of a mixed bag. I had previously attended a 4-year university but was seeking a career change. Given the low cost of attendance that community colleges provide, I figured that Cincinnati State would be a great option. My first year of studies were great. I had some very kind professors who genuinely cared about the students and the material that they taught. Some faculty members could be a bit rude at times, but that is to be expected in higher education. After my first year, I truly felt like I was on the way to great success. My second year on the other hand turned out to be quite the opposite. During my first semester back from co-op, I received notification that I had been dropped from two classes without explanation. Upon reaching out to the registrar, I was told to contact my program chair/advisor. Upon reaching out to my advisor, I was not given any guidance. I felt like I was really left to my own devices to try to figure out how to schedule my classes. In addition, I found the teaching quality to be quite disappointing. In the one class that I was able to take that semester, my professor did not once hand out a syllabus or explain the grading rubric. I persistently asked him when grades would be given back, and he would give me a specific date. Only once did he ever give back grades on said date. The rest were given at the end of the semester, thus leaving all students in a state of anxiety over what our final grade would be. He stressed the importance of attendance and punctuality but was hardly ever on time for class. On some occasions, he even made me late to work because class would run over. For these reasons as well as the problems mentioned earlier about the administration, I decided not to return to Cincinnati State. In short, Cincinnati State is a good option for those seeking a low-cost education, and there are some great programs and professors here. However, the unorganized and highly bureaucratic administration combined with some exceptionally unprofessional professors keep the school from being as great as it could be. Please tread lightly if considering Cincinnati State now or in the future.Nick Workman

My review was removed probably by google because I mentioned that I don’t appreciate how their curriculum is trying to indoctrinate you. It’s other wise a good school. I got my degree in two years and had no problems. The instructors for my program were great. But it’s absurd in my opinion that a college feels the need to assert their opinions in to every core class. My English class was consistently wanting us to watch TED talks that talked about political standpoints. My sociology professor was the absolute worst. Even if you did an assignment and followed the rubric, but disagreed with her opinion, she would give you a lower score. Then try to justify it by using her own opinion as sources. She also said that anyone who believes in God is likely uneducated. Overall, my experience was good and I’m glad I got my degree here. But it’s just too liberal for my taste.Britt Jones

Class of 1981. St X has first class teachers, facilities and an unmatched supportive network here in the Cincinnati area and across the nation. All of the GCL schools in the Tri-State are fine educational institutions but St. Xavier is the type of experience that stays with it's alumni for the rest of their lives and that is what makes the St X experience special. At St X you will be challenged and you will be expected to maintain high standards but that is what makes St X what it is because the Jesuits here are not afraid to "take out the trash" when it's necessary. Many schools will put up with abhorrent student behavior but that's not the case here. If your kid is serious at school and wants to be successful St X is the school of choice.Tim Haverkos

St. X is a great high school. As an exchange student, I was kind of worried of not being able to get good grades because it has very high standards, but every teacher and student is there to help any person that needs it. About the school itself, is in great condition. Excellent weight room and athletic infrastructures in general. Technologically it has a lot of places all around the campus for personal use of technology + a library and a computer lab that anyone can use. Very well kept classrooms and a beautiful church. The Fine Arts wing is very cool, with paintings and pictures everywhere, most of them belong to students, and a very good theater. X PrideJavier Porto

Excellent high school,one of the best in Ohio,my kids graduated there,class 2008 and 2009; and the smaller one is ready to enter there as well. ☆☆☆☆☆ ♢♢♢♢♢ ♡♡♡♡♡Marlen Munguia

My oldest started Preschool at MVCA when she was only 3 years old. We were nervous since it was our first child, but family and friends raved about MVCA. This little 3 year old is now 9 going into 4th grade along with her little brother in 1st, and her sister in PreK. The past 6 years we have watched this academy evolve as our enrollment grew and the academy continued to surround amazing leaders around our children. My family has blossomed into this extended family and we are so happy to see the academic and spiritual growth of our children as the learn who they are in Christ. We couldn't have dreamed of a better experience for our family and continue to pray that the academy's blessings will continue to impact our community.Jessica Huber

I am a grandparent of 3 MVCA students who have all attended the Academy since Kindergarten – the oldest is now in 10th grade. I am continually amazed not only with their level of academic achievement but also their spiritual knowledge, growth and maturity. Each one of them are also very active in extra-curricular activities with enough variety of options to accommodate their very different interests. Over the years i have met many of the faculty and staff and am amazed at their high level of commitment to excellence. If you are looking for a God-centered, spiritual focused school with high academics you need not have to look no further than MVCA.Nick Ruotolo

We were not sure if this was going to be the right school for our kindergartener but after sending him I no longer have reservations. His teacher is awesome. The school nurse called when he had a hard bump at recess just to let us know (Kiddo was completely fine). The high schoolers regularly come to his class to help with things like tying shoes and teaching math. My son LOVES this school and is thriving! The best part for us is that they incorporate the Bible and Jesus each day. So thankful for MVCA!Corie Lusch

Building will look brand new soon enough. We're grinding all the old mortar and putting in new. Redoing almost all the windows too! ZSR Contracting is the best!Calvin Moore

It is entirely dedicated to music bands, concerts, arts, drama, etc. Beautiful place with more than 2 large auditoriums!Sai Nikhil

So, I am giving it 5 stars for the performance, not the overall vibe. The actors, and shows, are tremendous and very entertaining. But, why is it necessary to serve alcohol at a youth theater show? Is that really the example we want to send to our kids? Seems a little ridiculous, and kind of disappointing. Also, can we not go an hour without looking at our phones? That's what intermission is for. It's distracting, and more than a handful of people around us whipped out their phones during the performance. The kids work so hard, the least we can do it give them are full attention. Very rude and quite selfish. These were middle age adults that should know better, not kids, by the way. With all that said, The Beck Center rules and is a treasure to the area. My daughter and I have seen probably a dozen shows over the years and enjoyed every one. Highly recommended, and please support our local arts, on every level, so places like this will continue to thrive.M L

Super Saturday was an awesome way to spend the morning! We brought our six-month-old baby to be around other kids and it was packed!! Lots of dancing, instruments to see and hear, art making, and even instruments to play. I cannot wait to go back as she gets older. We stuck around to look at the exhibit, then got lunch across the street. Free activity for kids, yes please!Brittany Swartz

We went to see Shrek the musical at the Beck Center. Very nice place. About the size of a large movie theater. The show was good, the seats were comfortable. We had a good experience. My only complaint is that there aren't any hand rails on the wall. I have a son with a disability and getting up and down the steps without have rails was difficultMike Jackson

Tonight I saw a very fun and entertaining family show. As usual the actors and the stage scenery were top notch. I found the Cheshire cat to be stand out performer in this version of Alice in wonderland. The show is about 105 minutes long with an intermission (55, 15 and 30 minutes). In this newly remodeled theatre there is not a bad seat anywhere. In addition to the main bar in the lobby there is a small bar on the balcony level for your convenience during most shows. The balcony has one gender neutral restroom and another one just down a few stairs and to the right. One of the more exciting things about the Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is great selection of shows performed here many shortly after they close on Broadway. If you have not been here yet you're missing out on great theatre! Until next time be kind to each other.Tim Meier

We saw QUEEN tonight. Interesting play. Including an interesting debate between the two main characters. Sadly, only ONE THIRD of the seats had customers in them. In the 15 years I've been going to ETC, there were rarely any empty seats I don't know if people are still afraid of COVID. Perhaps that is why they are staying away. Or perhaps people are tired of your MASK MANDATE. I walked in from the pouring rain, and went to put my umbrella in a plastic bag, and IMMEDIATELY I GET YELLED AT FOR A MASK ( which was in my hand). Can you at least let your customers get out of the rain and give them a few seconds to put the mask on?John Chester

Just wanted to leave a review commenting on just how amazing the renovation/transformation of the theater turned out. I attended the early matinee presentation of "The Frog Princess" as part of a Christmas event with my family on 12/8/2019 and we had a great time, but furthermore we were completely blown away with just how extensive and upscale the renovation turned out. We hadn't been to ETC since prior to the renovation and it was like seeing an old friend for the first time in a few years only to see they lost 50lb — "wow, ETC, you look great!"Jason Diegmueller

My husband and I just saw the Playhouse's performance of "Frida…A Self Portrait." Vanessa Severo's portrayal of the artist dominated and swallowed up the whole stage. Not only did she capture the passion of Kahlo herself but Severo poignantly and impactfully injected her own personal story into her performance. The set and costume design were so simple yet brilliant and allowed the performance to flow seamlessly from one scene to the next. This is one performance that will never leave me. It was truly powerful.Grace Kerr

Children of the Corn Maze: In Search of The Greenville Ghost is a lively and entertaining interactive theater experience. We highly recommend it. The cast of professional actors leads guests on an adventure through a corn maze that is full of thrills and chills. Dress for the weather and enjoy this well written and well presented theater experience.Penny Peavler

This is the 2nd year we've participated in the summer camps. My kids loved the Willy Wonka play and my daughter was so excited to go to Melodic Mayhem every day. My kids also love Jake. I think I love Jake. He was really great and made the camps really fun for the kids. Sarah was also great. They are looking forward to next yearJenna Teufel

We moved to Cincinnati 2 years ago in the middle of the school year and decided to send our 2 children (grades 1 and grades 7 at the time) to Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. Based on everything we had heard, read, and researched — we were hopeful that this would be the right decision for our family. I can honestly say that the entire experience with CHCA has exceeded our expectations! Despite the mid-year move, both children felt immediately warmly welcomed. We had catching up to do in some academics given that we'd moved from an international environement in Europe…and we received an incredible amount of support, care and investment from the teachers. We were totally new to the school…and we instantly felt part of the community. There were times when I would say to my husband – "could it be this great? could they all really be so happy and caring?" And indeed, they are…we are. There's not a day that goes by when I don't reflect on how blessed we are with CHCA in our lives. From the academic environment, to the spiritual environment, to the athletics and fine arts, to the warmth of the community…one of the best choices we have ever made!!beth kushon

Worst sportsmanship I have ever seen out of a jv and a varsity team ever. Having a player getting a technical and a varsity head coach being ejected and then head butting the ref, come on, and you call yourselves GOOD CHRISTIANS????? I rather be a mediocre Christian and instill good morals in my kids. That was the absolute worst show I have ever seen. I'd be ashamed to send my kid to that school!!!!! And not to mention the parent who got thrown out in less than 2 minutes for profanities yelled at the official.Angela Zinsmeister

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy is a school like no other! The founders, faculty, families and friends that work to help guide our children to success through a Christ-centered approach are the best. We are thrilled to be a part of this school and highly recommend it. Teaching our children to think, guiding them to challenge themselves, reminding them of God's love with every step — we love CHCA!A Fitzgerald

Saw “Ada and the Engine” Saturday March 21, 2018. It was a wonderful cast! Great cozy theatre and the bar scene on the first floor was comfy and really brings you into the mood for some theatre. The tickets wee punch cards given to us at will call from buying online, very hip and cool, but not in the overly hipster kind of way. As a lover of the theatre and a high school thespian, it was great getting in touch with the arts here in Cincinnati. Perfect place to “Play”Okayiest Dad

There is literally always a production happening here. If it's not a mainstage production, it's an Underground production, or a festival, Serial, special event, special guest. They also over a Welcome Wednesday experience every Wednesday of their mainstage shows where a set number of walkup tickets are free and reserved are only $5. Well worth trying out to see a show you've never heard of.Andrew Adams

An excellent spot for local, independent, and artsy theater. I've seen plenty of shows here over the years and while they've ranged from spectacular to just okay I've never once had a bad performance from the actors nor production values. This isn't where you're going to see spectacular special effects, but good acting and interesting stories, plays you can't see anywhere else!Joel Bartlett

If you have the chance to send your son to Elder, do it! Best education of personal, spiritual, and community growth! You don't have to be perfect, just bleed Purple! Thank you to the Elder Community for helping my son to grow in Spirit! -TTepeTeresa Tepe

A fantastic school full of brotherhood and spirit. Great teachers help students excel. Students are encouraged to make their way in the world with the help of faculty and staff.nick

I saw Ledisi a few years ago when she was on tour with Maxwell. Tonight she performed here at Taft Theatre. She is one of my favorite female singers. Ledisi gives a fantastic show to her fans. I laughed and cried. She broke down when singing a song for her father who's passed away. I think it really hit deep when she finished singing the song. The audience gave her so much love. It was a powerful few minutes. I would definitely pay whatever price to see her again. The male singer who opened for her was good. Beautiful building and I had a great seat in orchestra section close to stage. My only complaint is a few of the Taft workers near me continued to loudly talk during her performance. Several of the guests were looking at this folks to be quiet. I didn't pay to hear their conversations.J.R. Williams

I saw Tori Amos here in May 2022. Beautiful theater and the attendents were super nice. One saw me trying to snap a picture of the piano from the doorway and took me up closer to the stage so I could get a better one. Total fanboy moment. I had balcony seats (section 5, row F) and being a smaller theater, I was close enough that I could actually see her. The picture of the piano here was taken from my seat with no zoom. As is typical for older theaters, the seating is pretty close together. My partner and I aren't small people but I was able to snag the aisle seat so that helped. Acoustics were amazing and at the perfect volume level. Bonus – there's a parking garage a block away and a beautiful park right across the street.Chris Lightle

Wow where do I start lol 1st off the seats are wayyyy to tight and no leg room at all the stranger next to you is to close for comfort fr it was hott and they don't serve anything to eat. Hotdogs nothing but some tiny bags of pretzels for 4.50 a bag and they have a bar but nothing at all to eat an I got a 20oz coke and they had to open it and keep the lid? I didn't understand that one but ok I guess lol I was just hott and thirty and I don't dring alcohol so nothing really to dring either. We where starving by time we left there lol we drove from dayton, next comedian we see were definitely grabbing something to eat on the way to the show lol Tim Dillon was pretty good thoughNicole & Kaylor Franklin (Kaylor & Nikki)

Studying with the AuditionRoom513 has been & STILL IS one of the most productive things I am doing for my career as a working actor. Instructors Abi & Farley have helped me transform my entire process for auditioning & preparing for roles. Because of the work I put in, matched with their hands-on & real-time style training, My work ethic when preparing my auditions IS NOW more measurable, attainable, and enjoyable for the work I get on camera. Both are very professional and personable people learn from & train with. Specifically looking at Abi’s 4 week course in commercial/feature film/host spot for auditions—Abi’s training style is unmatchable!!— after taking that specific course, the skills I’ve acquired from her trainings & putting what I’ve learned into practice have helped me get noticed by local CD’s, Agencies & have helped me get more auditions for commercials & speaking roles in featured short films here in OH. Want to get feet wet with Voiceover work? Farley’s got you. My voice reel sounds amazing and I now have QUALITY samples of my Voice to send to projects needing V/O reel material. Definitely 10/10 recommend if you are a screen actor and want to invest in yourself & growth in your craft!Mitchell Tomasetti

I am an actor that came to Cincy from LA during the pandemic. I had a lot of attitude thinking I knew it all coming from that industry immersion. I can honestly say that Abi was not only kind but also gave me such amazing advice that I am set up for success in a way I was not before because my LA agents never did tell me any of what she did. I get to level up because of tips I got out here? I was floored and so mad that I didn't come back here sooner. Also Abi books a ton of professional work as an actor and comes to you with zero ego and just honest, raw, real advice. It was so refreshing and honestly just so helpful. Oh and I took her audition tips workshop, but I plan on taking more. She's also an actor's actor, if that makes sense? If you know, you know. Use their services. I will again.Kate Gaffney

I took the beginners course. The class was one day a week on Mondays from 6pm-9pm. On their website you can sign up for classes individually. I signed up for 5 classes for 5 convective Mondays (4/4-5/2) @ $40 perday. Lead by Abbey. When class was in session it was really fun. The games played were relevant to the program, on stage techniques and advice on how to improv was given. Abbey has a upbeat and outgoing personality. And keeps a stash of snacks in her office that she loves to share. Some days the instructor was a bit disorganized and class would start and end later then the schedule time. Two classes were canceled. Since classes were not rescheduled and I wasn't allowed to attend the next session, they did intiate a refund for the two days. I would return again in the future.Latoya Syrue

My 9-year-old daughter has been taking violin lessons at Cincinnati Music Academy since she was 5 years old. She has been most fortunate to be under the tutelage of Greg Noland, the director of strings at CMA, using the Suzuki method of learning. Along with being a master of all things string, Greg is a guru at teaching the Suzuki method. He also has the patience of a saint, providing encouragement, reinforcement, reassurance, praise, and inspiration when the going gets rough. Greg is a consummate professional and stays in continual communication about schedules and breaks and follows up immediately with any and all questions I have ever had. He is very flexible with his schedule, allowing for changes in the dates and times when conflicts occur. Along with weekly private lessons, Greg also offers group classes so the students can play violin together with others who are at the same level of learning. Throughout the year, the students have solo recitals and group recitals. One fabulous opportunity that is offered is a Group Play-In which has been held at Walnut Hills High School. This is a program where Suzuki students from the entire Tri-State area of all different playing levels are invited to get together and participate in an awe-inspiring concert. It is kicked off with an amazing performance by all the Suzuki teachers. It has been a joy to watch my daughter’s progress over the past four years and have the privilege of knowing Greg Noland and watching him work with my daughter and her fellow students.random stuff :p

My son, Ian, has been taking guitar lessons with Joel Greenberg for about 9 months now and I can't say enough about how invaluable it has been! I only wish we would have started with Joel sooner! After his junior year in high school, my son found his passion and decided he wanted to go to college for jazz guitar. He had been playing for a few years, but hadn't had a lot of formal training and knew he had a long way to go to get where he needed for auditions. We signed Ian up with Joel over the summer. Joel was really was instrumental in preparing Ian – having gone through the college experience on guitar himself, he knew exactly the things Ian would need to work on and he pushed him to get there. His lessons were very focused and gave Ian the right tools and skills to get him where he needed to be. Ian had lessons with other instructors in the past, but this was different. Ian had to put the work to get there and it wasn't easy, but Joel really made all the difference in helping him focus on all the right things. In February, audition day finally arrived and Ian felt prepared, although nervous. He said he couldn't have done it without the lessons. We found out a few weeks later, he got accepted into the program he wanted!! We couldn't be happier – the results speak for themselves! We very highly recommend Joel Greenberg and the Cincinnati Music Academy!Carrie Barrett

Cincinnati Music Academy is a fantastic organization that offers an opportunity for personalized and creative music lessons with a variety of expert instructors. Natasha Pence is one of these extraordinary instructors and she is absolutely the reason that our girls continue to play piano and explore their musical aptitude today. She fosters a love of music with an eye towards personal growth both with their instrument of choice and higher life skills that enables them to be well-rounded individuals. Her sincere appreciation for each student's individual learning style and interests lends to her being not only an impactful teacher but a wonderful lifelong mentor. Our girls have been playing piano with Natasha since they were both 4 years old and even though we have moved out of state, we continue to engage with her on our musical journey. We cannot recommend Natasha and CMA enough!Brian G

Brandon's team is phenomenal! Thanks to the Mathnasium program and Brandon's active management of the boys' progress, our three boys have significantly improved their math literacy. We love that we can go 3 times a week. This provided structure when schools were closed in the spring and during the intermittent quarantines this fall. During COVID, we have been using the virtual learning platform, however we receive multiple emails from Brandon regarding safe steps the center is taking during the COVID pandemic. Our oldest son was struggling this semester with slope line intercept and further lost with functions. He studied with Millie (virtually) several days this past week and today received an A on his math final!! Thank you Millie!! Our boys also love learning with Isaiah, Emily, Austin, Sarah, Alex, and Shubhra. As parents, we could not be more pleased with our Mathnasium experience and working with Brandon!Amy Thompson

I would like to highly recommend Mathnasium of Hyde Park. We started at the center in April when it opened. My son has always struggled in school and in math. Brandon, the director, worked diligently with my son to help make him feel comfortable learning at the center. He enjoys going to Mathnasium and has become comfortable around all the staff. He says Mathnasium "makes math so much easier to understand than school." This week we got a note from the teacher that he got the highest grade on the math test! Cheers to Brandon and his staff!Jen Melvin

Excellent way of teaching math. My son enjoys math as if it is a game. The staff at mathnesium Hyde park are great and nurture the art of math such that it becomes fun loving and not stressful to the child. The icing on the cake is Mr Brandon (owner and manager) who keeps us updated about all the progress our son is doing. It’s easy to develop aversion towards math and extremely difficult to develop methods of teaching such that the kid starts loving it. Highly recommend the Hyde park matheneisum.Prakash Gudsoorkar

I have absolutely LOVED working with Kathy Cammett both in person and via Skype! She is very personable, kind, and encouraging! She has turned me into a confident singer able to seamlessly switch between different genres. Moreover, Kathy has an extensive knowledge of vocal science and pedagogy, which she frequently shares with her students so they understand what is going on with their voices – why a specific habit is good or bad, how to reach high notes, etc. I have found this to be extremely helpful. It empowers me to practice & warm-up outside of class time constructively and healthily, sight-read new songs well at auditions, grow faster, etc. Kathy is beyond qualified to teach voice, and her classes are SO much fun!Mariela Rivero

My daughter has the privilege to practice with Kathy Cammett- I’m immensely grateful for Kathy! She has it all: she is an outstanding professional in her field, in her way to motivate and inspire her students. My daughter grew so much under her guidance, I’m deeply thankful for her! As this was not enough, Kathy loves her students so much, she came to a production my daughter was in. The most beautiful gift ever for my daughter who gave it all knowing Kathy was in the audience. Very emotional to us too. With immense gratitude 🙏🏼 Thank you Kathy!Mbja Fort

Kathy Cammett is truly a wonderful teacher. She puts so much effort into all of her students. She makes sure that each of her students can be the best singer they can be. While she was teaching me I was always learning, always improving, and always discovering new things about my voice. Not only is she an amazing teacher, but she is so kind and genuinely cares about you both as a singer and as an individual. She has taught me so much and I could not have made it to one of the top voice programs in the nation without her help.Grant Shields

Great facility for live music! Very spacious and clean! Friendly for all ages. Larger name, nationally touring acts (especially Christian artists … more Rock based than contemporary) come through frequently, and this is a fantastic place to check them out! The venue is also great for young bands trying to find places to play. I just wish that the venue would do a little bit more to reach out to market to local youth/teen groups, and try to get the place full of a few more people when these young bands play. Frustrating for them to play to a mostly empty, cavernous house. Get busloads of church youth groups or school groups to show up for a show or 2, and this place would rock! With the music, pool tables and other games, and the programs for youth here, this could really be a hot place!Drew Slayton

This is an amazing place where dedicated people come together and bring wholesome music to our community. The venue is very open and the sound is always DEAD ON. If you enjoy christian music, everything from soft pop to heavy metal, this is THE PLACE to be. Most of the staff are made up of volunteers, a lot of which are passionate youths who are always helpful and friendly. On the Friday and Saturday nights that don't have a national concert this is a great venue to drop off your teens and have them socialize. Check it out and think of volunteering yourself!Nudge “J Adam Medley” Medley

Such a great avenue for youth in our community! Does such a great job hosting bands, camps & so much more! Look forward to many more years working with the Underground!Brittany Maas

If you're looking for acting lessons, then congratulations, you've found the best there is. The true mother-load of an acting class. The instructor is Steve Francia, and he can and will steer you in the right direction. His vast knowledge and expertise make him one of the best acting instructors in the United States, and one of his many fantastic qualities is his honesty. If you failed, or didn't do well, or if your scene "sucked", then he will let you know, and he won't sugarcoat it for you, but he will critique, and he will tell you how to improve. There's no animosity or bigotry in this class. Steve has a "one happy family" demeanor and policy, and you can see that with the class. Everyone is very nice, supportive, and friendly, which brings a wonderfully warm atmosphere to the room as you walk in. So, on a final note, if you are an actor, or even if you're thinking about becoming an actor, then you should come to the Cincinnati Actors Studio. The classes usually have a theme-of-the-month and each class is different, so you won't be repeating the same thing over and over again. If you're ready, I'll see you in class!Tyler DeHaven

I've never been to an acting class in my life and had no idea what to expect once I got there. It took some time to build up the courage to go but I'm so grateful I did! My first day was all nerves with a large side of anxiety. However, it wasn't long before realizing I was in great hands with Cincinnati Actors Studio, acting coach, Steve Francia. Although It was my own initiative that forced me through the door, it was Steve's obvious passion for his students success that kept me coming back for more. His class, although incredible, is about more than just acting. It's taking the many lessons learned and applying them to all other aspects of life. The safe space he provides to push the boundaries of what you thought capable as both actor and human being is a true gift. How fortunate that we have access to both a master(mind) with years of professional experience as well as a supportive community that goes along with it. So do yourself a favor and get to Steve’s class! You won't regret it.Tracy Bedford

Cincinnati Actor’s Studio is truly one of the best acting classes I have ever attended. It is a true gem in the acting world. They have a wide range of classes that not only looks great on a resume, but you have so many takeaways after each class. I feel as if I can take on more of a range of material. If you’re reading this, wondering if you should attend… sign up. I read the reviews, decided to attend, and it has made such a major impact on my life. The people you encounter at these classes are passionate and driven, which will ultimately drive you. The instructor, Steve Francia, is honest and raw with his critique. You will need that to be in the 1%. It will change the way you execute auditions and prepares you to work on set in “the real world”. CAS has been the catalyst for my acting career and I would highly recommend these classes to anyone.Brittany Mcvicker

My daughter has been dancing with Moss for 6 years now and she absolutely loves it. She started with Pre tap/ballet and now shes on the dance team for the third year in a row. All the teachers are amazing and treat the kids as if they are their own. I can honestly say that we feel truly blessed to be part of the moss family. I love seeing how the kids support and cheer for each other. As I was watching team practice on night, the music had accidentally disconnected from the speaker and i watched as all the team members started singing so that they could finish their dance.Holly Poyser

As a transplant to Kentucky I could not have asked for a better studio. Moss is professional, family orientated, filled with highly skilled instructors, modest in costume and music selection and so much more. Our daughter spends many hours at the studio and she is not only loved and challenged as a dancer but as a young women as well. She is cared for in so many many ways both in and out of the studio. The owners and teachers know her personally which is an important part of her dance experience. We have felt so welcomed by Moss and are so thankful we found it!Natalie Grinsteinner

My daughter has attended Moss Dance & Performing Arts Academy for almost 8 years now and absolutely loves it there. She has taken everything from voice lessons to dance classes to acting classes, and is adding piano soon. Her love of the performing arts has just grown over the years through Moss because of their passionate teachers. They love what they do there, they love the kids, and it shows. My daughter has made wonderful friendships there and loves her Moss family. All of her training at Moss has also made her a success in school as well!Michelle Casto