20 Best Acting Programs In Washington, DC (2022 Updated)

I applied here and got in but communicating with my admissions counselor was very difficult. I asked her several times about financial aid and if I would receive any. When I DID get a hold of her she just told me that she's been very busy and to call back later. Which I did, she did not answer, and instead of answering my question she left me and my high school counselor a voice mail asking us to call her once again later. Honeslty never have seen worse student support from admissions counselor.Lucia Cova

While the food was descent, the service was so so. Once the cashier finally paid attention to us and we were able to order, she was very friendly. But prior to taking our order, she continued to talk to another employee and chat about non work stuff and ignore customers. The sweet potato fries and grasshopper shake were very good.Anthony Scott

Smack in the middle of D.C. it is the place to be if you're not a chump. It has top notch policy schools and other departments are great as well. The metro is also right there in the middle of the campus and you can get a university pass that'll make your travels free if you're a student. So don't delay, join today.ubdussamad

I wasn't familiar with this museum. But I had gone to the Library of Congress, several weeks ago, and the location appeared to be close. I arrived upon this huge marble structure. A Security Officer greets me as I approach the entrance. I enter, I'm immediately drawn into the Great Hall, to The First Chefs Exhibit. After exploring that area, at the adjoining room, I inquired about other areas. A very helpful Security Officer, paired me with a Docent. The Docent gave me a tour of the Founders' Room and Furnishings. The Docent was very detailed in her presentation. She pointed out the most interesting items in the Founders' Room. For example, she relayed the history and details of the portraits, the character's names in the stained glass, the background about the Folio on display. She gave me ample time to photograph. I thoroughly appreciated the tour and assistance. In another area, I was able to see the theater, which was in rehearsal for a play. I was not able to see The Research Room, it required advance reservation for that portion of the tour. Great tour, especially Founders' Room.James Walker

For years, I've walked by Folger Shakespeare Library admiring its impressive Greek style building, but never thinking to go in. This past week, I rectified that and went on a tour of their exhibit. It's very small, but well worth the 30-60 minutes spent. Here's why: 1) The staff are very friendly! Someone will show you around and then you're free to explore as you wish. 2) It's very kid friendly. There are coloring books, an interactive exhibit, kids' books, and even a place to play dress up. Kids will love it! 3) The art is impressive. It's mainly very old art, but there is one beautiful modern art piece of Shakespeare. 4) The Reading Room for the scholars is beautiful. You can't go in or take photos except for Saturdays at noon. Well worth it. 5) There's a theater in the back modeled after The Globe in London and holds regular shows. If you have a spare hour, definitely stop by Folger Shakespeare Library/Theater! It's a hidden gem of DC!Austin Graff

I was able to get a tour of the reading room recently which was a delight. The Elizabethan architecture was grand and viewing the paintings in the next room was great fun as well. In the public exhibit which can be enjoyed without a reservation, there's a folio on display as well as other printed books from the same time period. There was one particular display featuring books with mistakes that was quite interesting. It's small, but the Folger Shakespeare Library is definitely worth a visit.StarWarsNerd

The most terrible school I have ever been to. Both the main campus and the Community college are the same. A lot of slow, unprofessional, and rude staff who keep yelling at students when they are not even doing their jobs properly. I submitted a certain paper to the Financial Aid office and they told me they lost the paper after weeks that I had to pay about $1700 out of pocket. During the 2020 Pandemic, I tried to contact them as I was having difficulty to waive the Student Insurance that is provided through the school because I already had an insurance coverage; no one answered my call until it was due. And now Miss Gaskon told me that I have to pay about $1300 for the coverage I never needed. Mis Gascon was there in 2018/19 when I had the same issue; she helped me waive it then. I could not go to her office in 2020 be a of Covid restrictions. I tried to solve the issue communicating with them but nothing got better yet. I would not recommend anyone to go the UDC unless one needs a headache. I cannot deny that there are some great Professors such as Prof. Sonnie Abebaku. However, individuals are very helpful to us, it’s overall experience at the university that makes a difference in our academic lives. So far, my overall experience is just TERRIBLE!Henok D

Worst administration I have ever had to deal with. Not only do they never respond to email or phone calls, they can't even keep track of ELECTRONIC applications, that required my daughter to submit 3 times and be forced enrolled late into classes due to their incompetence. But they also can't even have the literacy to read the applications correctly to charge the correct rate to students. They went ahead to charge not only my daughter but several other students out-of-state resident rates when all their applications illustrated DC residents. Like how can you not even read what's on the applications! How many other students were charged nearly 3 times when they should have been charged as a DC residents scares me on the level of corruption and neglect this body demonstrates to it's it's attendees.0 Then to not even have the decency and competence to even respond to emails and calls to try to correct this is just completely absurd, no wonder UDC is a laughing stock of a school to attend they can't even serve as a place to get extra credits for actual schools. How neglectful can you be to students and applicants, like seriously!Edgar E

Okay So I applied about 3weeks to a month ago and I’ve yet to receive any papers informing me if I was missing any documents or etc. I’ve called at least 5 times a day for about two weeks straight leaving voicemail after voicemail and no one has yet to return my call not only did I call multiple times I have also emailed them multiple and no response. It’s ridiculous what’s the point of having an admissions office if they not even going to pick up the phone, guide you in the process of being admitted or anything else like you guys get paid to do nothing it’s sad.Jamilya Allen

Nice set of theaters with an organic, neighborhood feel. Friendly staff and clean facilities. Comfortable chairs and temperature. Not a fan of the service fee per ticket when buying as a bundle. That may prove to be cost prohibitive to some. No dedicated parking and street parking is limited. No local metro but streetcar stop is across street. Overall pleasant experience to bring local acts to the stage.Jabari Clark

This unique and gorgeous performance space never disappoints. We have seen several incredible shows here with creative staging and impressive acting. Located near many wonderful restaurants and bars, it is a great central point for an enjoyable evening out. Come by metro, then hop on a shuttle that runs up and down the street. We need more places like this.Linda Neuman

Saw a fascinating and moving play called "The Agitators" about the decades long friendship between Frederick Douglass and Susan B Anthony. It was my first time to The Atlas and it did not disappoint. The show was great and the facilities are very nice. The picture is of an after show discussion with the Artistic Director, Playwright and Directo.Adrienne

We attended The Rose concert at the theater this week. We usually go to Prudential Center for K-Pop but we were excited for a much shorter drive this time! (1 hour vs 4+) In addition to being a closer, smaller venue, the theater is historic and beautiful! Definitely a great choice for history lovers, architecture or design lovers… and what a great spot for dates! We opted to park in the adjacent parking garage for convenience and safety. Definitely recommend! (It's best for small to average vehicles.) Look for the add on to your concert tickets. You don't have to get the parking when you buy tickets. We did the add on the night before the show. It included VIP access through the lounge, which was so nice because there was no line, security was a breeze, multiple access for bathrooms and we could order from a bar counter with almost no line. The theater staff for security and ushers were great. That's a big why for giving this 5 stars. It's always understandable when security or ushers are no nonsense but these were surprisingly patient, genuinely eager to help staff the night of our concert. I marveled at how content they seemed and what it must be like to work a super loud concert if you're not a fan of the music. They also kept their cool with masses of fans leaving the concert whereas we've had some really aggressive security ushering fans out at other venues. I actually had a migraine the night of the concert so I can't even state how nice it was for so much of the experience to be less stressful and more convenient than some other venues. The show was definitely plenty loud enough! We were seated in the 2nd row of the balcony, and my daughter, who knows The Rose better and is the bigger fan, loved the seats for our view. As we attended for a concert, I am not sure the seating we had would be as ideal for a drama or magic show or act that isn't musical. We didn't need to be on top of the stage to enjoy the performance. Some thoughts for others planning to attend a concert at Warner Theater… the seating chart seemed off. Just know that might happen. The seating chart when we bought tickets seemed to have us closer to the middle of the balcony but we were to the right more in actuality. The instructions within the app for parking and accessing the lounge were either not quite right or confusing for us. We found it fairly easily with the help of other concert goers in the parking garage. Make sure you check and abide by the security rules re size of bags and what you can bring. This is a fun and conveniently located venue and because it's so pretty and creates such a lovely atmosphere we are sure to come again. It was also neat hearing the guys from The Rose commenting how pretty the venue looked with fans from the stage.Christina Roloson

DC hospitality at its finest. I arrived at 7:10pm for a 7:00pm show and they informed me that they've resold my seats because I showed up late. (At this point all the lights in the theater were still on, and they were moving props on and off the stage as they were still getting it set up. They had music playing over the speakers, and nothing seemed ready to go yet as people were still walking all over the place) I called the theater ahead of time and ensured I bought a ticket that will get me a clear view of the screen as I won't be able to see otherwise due to my vision. They assured me Suite seat B3 will be ideal which is what I purchased. They moved me to the corner behind speakers, cameras, and the lead attendant and told me to deal with it. To make matters worse, the attendant Mary Claire made it very clear that she was unhappy that I asked for my original seats that I purchased by proceeding to sit and kneel on the rails in front of us the entire show (pictures attached) she was like this the entire evening… The pettiest thing we've ever experienced. We were out on an anniversary so I did not want to ruin the evening so we just delt with the situation. An amazing show by Jeff Dunham ruined for us because I had to just go by ear and just imagine what the puppets looked like as he was talking.. We came 10 minutes late to a show that had not started and our seats were resold to the highest bidder and Mary Claire, the supervisor, made sure she ruined the rest of the evening for us.Max

I went to watch The Washington Ballet's performance of Giselle. The theater was a perfect fit for the size of the production and how could you look past the ornate decorative walls in the lobby and in the theater?! Very instagramable. To my surprise, there is even an orchestra pit, which I had never seen in previous performances. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. The drinks are too pricey, so if you like to have a buzz before a performance, maybe go to a nearby restaurant first. The security managed the door well and the process was not unnecessarily long. The will call line, however, was. It would have been helpful if there had been one extra person to facilitate ticket pick-up.Patrick

Love the Teachers, An actually so far they have been very helpful as a new coach in making me feel right at home and welcomed me from the 1st day. Including me on everything as well as well as open to new ideas which I really like coming from Montgomery County Public Schools……Very technology savvy school paperless and really good job at getting students informed on current issues in these troubled times. As well as staying competitive with sports teams and always looking toward improving their sports teams. As well as very strong academics……Jonathan Kane

We went to a Family Art session and the children LOVED it! It was Classic Gymboree – worth every penny! There was a winter theme. The children explored ice, created raised ice cream & cone art, made homemade ice cream – which they sampled during story time ,which were two wonderfully read and animated snow themed stories. The staff was professional, friendly and accommodating. We will return and we recommend this location to all.Sharrese Taylor

I brought my daughter to Gymboree for music class and it was interactive and fun! She was able to explore the environment, participate in call and response songs, touch and use instruments, and so much more. She was so excited to see other children and engage with the incredibly patient and animated instructors. This class was appropriate for multiple age groups and we can not wait to return for more musical and motor fun!!Lauren Anderson

We absolutely love coming here with our very active 2 year old. The owner Randy and his staff are amazing and attentive and make each class extremely fun and engaging! The space is perfect for small group play and learn classes. Every nook, toy and play structure is immaculately clean and they adhere to the strictest safety guidelines. We are so sad to be moving away and we will miss this place!!Jane Jo Lee

Please do not hesitate to hire Ricardo and his team. I am a very critical and demanding client. I expect to pay for quality and professionalism and I cringe when things are not as envisioned. ALWAYS the job has exceded my expectations. Their equipment is topnotch, the service and expertise is the best I've experienced. Their commitment to my projects is second to none as they tackle everything with a cheerful willingness that make everything they have completed feel beyond perfect. We are really grateful to have had the opportunity to work with WDM multiple times incluiding that one time i needed a video turned around in 48 hours. They also have made me look like a star when i have referred them out to my own clients as they deliver on all fronts. Will continue to do business with them again and again !nancy miranda

We have worked with Washington Digital Media on several projects over the past 4 years and have been very impressed and delighted with both the service and end results. I found the team to be very knowledgeable and displayed a great deal of flexibility to produce some outstanding work. I would not hesitate to use their services again or recommend them to businesses and organizations alike. Marcus Bain Group CEO & Founder Think Sports Media LlcMarcus Bain

This is a holistic business where you will find brilliant minds working to help your business succeed in marketing, social presence, and all virtual projects. Ricardo runs a smooth, creative, smart, and open minded business and the team is also involved in community matters. Highly recommended for your virtual projects, branding, and marketing needs!Larry VP

This show is excellent, and we had a fantastic time! Brian Curry intertwines mystifying "mind-reading" with interactive fun and light-hearted humor. It's the perfect choice for something different to do in DC! I really appreciate how he highlights the difference between mentalism and magic as entertainment versus how others might use these skills to con unsuspecting people. Very revealing!Janis Flanagan

Brian was very entertaining. He kept the audience in utter amazement at every turn. This is a hilarious show that will have you laughing uproariously and shaking your head in disbelief. Great family outing if you have tweens or teens. Perfect date night destination. We went on a girl’s night out. Highly recommended!Sarah Nieto

I've seen this show more than once, each time bringing back different friends or family who need to experience it. Fans of magic and mind-reading performances will not be disappointed, and there are plenty of amazing feats and surprises for people who have "seen it all." Can't recommend Brian Curry highly enough!Peter Wood

TRULY A HIDDEN GEM!! 11/10 WOULD recommend! Good comedy is hard. Good magic is hard. I’ve never seen the two combined before—what Ryan and Mark have together is absolutely something special and magical in its own right. In the end, my cheeks hurt from laughing so hard. And even now, literally a day later, I CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE! That’s how you know it’s good!! Initially I was skeptical. I purchased tickets for this event because my first option for the evening fell through. Looking back, that feels like absolute ludicrous. Please, good people in DC, prioritize the Magic Duel next time you want an unforgettable night!Natalie Hottel

We really enjoyed the performance as it was both funny and jaw dropping. The magicians worked well with the crowd and kept the entire room engaged. I highly recommend it for a date night or if you're in the mood to do something different. Sidenote regarding parking: I attended at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC and it's directly adjacent to a parking garage. The prices were a bit steep but it's Saturday in the city. What can one expect otherwise. Totally worth it.Terrance Cox

I’ve never been to a magic show before and I thought to myself what would be better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than seeing my first magic show and hangout in the beautiful Mayflower Hotel? I’m glad I did go the the Magic Duel. Ryan and Mark are so funny and amazing performers. The show engages the audience in performing magic which added more entertainment to the show. Very recommended to DCists and visitors.Nisan A.

Such a fabulous experience. Whether you're a newcomer to the theatre, or a working actor looking to brush up or expand some specific techniques, The Theatre Lab has classes that can work for you. I've been a part of dozens of productions, from staged readings to full plays and musicals, and every experience has been wonderful. They also offer an Honors Conservatory program for up-and-coming actors to focus and hone their skills.Paul Horan

I am a volunteer and I truly enjoy the entertainment of the plays! The staff is outstanding and the student actors and actress are Phenomenal ! Seating is ideal . The only recommendation I say is during intermission make a short announce regarding food concessions for sale and perhaps display or sale some Theater lab paraphernalia such as T-shirts or small bags I would definitely buy one ! Kimberly M.Kimberly Dionne Moore

I took the "Public Speaking the Actor's Way" class in May 2018 and found it to be well worth the price. The text for the course was full of helpful theory on public speaking using acting techniques. These were put into practice in class. Students learned how to "act" — imagining themselves or the audience in different ways — to bring out their best "performance." I highly recommend this course.Merlene Vassall

Literally blown away by this little theater. I attended their musical production of Beauty and the Beast today. For a theater this size, I honestly was not expecting Too much. I wasn’t sure about spending over $90 for our party of 4 thinking the show most likely would disappoint… I could not have been more wrong. After the first few minutes, I was pretty much in shock by the sheer talent of the cast. The vocals were exceptional and the production value exceeded every expectation. I would have paid twice what I’d paid to see that show had I known it was going to be that impressive. I will certainly go to this little theater again as it is absolutely oozing with talent. I’m so impressed! Keep up the good work!Meghan Wilkens

I have recently started taking the Planet Art classes with Margie Jervis, through Creative Cauldron, and love it! Margie’s style of teaching is very easy going and knowledgeable ! She really makes the classes so enjoyable! We are exploring different festivals around the world, which I had never heard of before, making it very exciting, beautiful and uplifting! We then create images related to those festivals. I have found the classes to be very inspiring in a time when we really need it. The classes are truly a highlight of my week! I hope everyone gets to sign up!lydia carlyle

Creative Caldron in Falls Church is an intimate setting for a musical play. The cast of characters in Ichabod, the legend of sleepy hollow, was alluring and filled with witty dialogue, great costumes and of course amazing musical performances. I sat in the front row and felt I was at a Broadway musical (or at least an off Broadway musical). The play kept the audience’s rapt attention and was perfectly timed with the Autumn season and arrival of Halloween!Sada Manickam

The folger theatre is a charming venue in central DC, on Capitol Hill. It is the centerpiece of the Folger Shakespeare Library. It has largely Shakespeare inspired performances but there are other classics too. The theatre is reasonably old so the seats are smallish. It does not seem to be wheel-chair friendly which is probably a reflection of its age. There are two viewing levels; ground and balcony. The views are good from most seats but there are some that are obstructed by pillars. The theatre itself is intimate so even seated upstairs offers good viewing. You can buy drinks and small snacks at intermission in the basement level where the restrooms are and they do take credit cards. Avoid the queue by preordering. During the weekend there is some free on street parking. If not there is a garage a 10 minute walk away. There is no valet parking. I highly recommend this theatre.Sushila Nair

Largest collection of Shakespeare era collection and most complete sets of original Shakespeare folios in world. Great shop; and fantastic archives for authors and playwrights by appointment. Able to view an actual original folio pages turn inside glass case but security v or guide must turn pages for you. This and the Globe Theater in London and Steatford on th he Avon to visit his home and Anne Hathaway cottage/home are key William Shakespeare sites. But also tour Stratford, Ontario home of the Stratford Festival. Suggest you on costume warehouse tour plus behind the scenes of the archives and Giant Festival Theatre, garden tours and view the costume design workrooms, wig makers and props depts. Fantastic. Plays run April-Nov.AuntSusie

This is my favorite place to see a play in DC. It's a tiny theater, but the productions put up here are as good as one gets anywhere in the world. The Folger hires top notch directors who are always opening pieces up anew; the actors are always immediately believable and capable of moving one to belly-laughs or weeping; and production designs (sets, props, and costumes) always read "real" from every seat in the house, and are usually stunningly beautiful. A relatively recent production of "Cyrano" left me weeping through the entire last act; and a production of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" elicited laughs from all in the audience from start to finish, with sight gags as well as brilliant wordplay.James Lytle

My daughter has participated in several productions over the years. She was in several winter shows as well as participating in the Greek Myths Ensemble, Middle School Ensemble, High School Ensemble, and the Commedia Ensemble. She loved every minute of her time with Traveling Players and has connected with people from Traveling Players in college despite not having been in the same ensemble with them. Participating in Traveling Players is an instant lifelong connection to a community. As a parent, it was such a relief to have found Traveling Players. I knew every year that two weeks or four weeks or more of the summer was covered with a safe, fun activity that our daughter loved. She learned so much from each play and each ensemble. Her experience with Traveling Players has helped her adjust to college during a pandemic and the ensemble building skills she learned continue to serve her in her ability to form connections, build relationships and friendships with others. She used the ensemble building skills she learned at Traveling Players as a sleepaway camp junior counselor, as the Captain of her school tennis team, and now in internship and job interviews at college. We highly recommend Traveling Players Ensemble.kelly sprissler

I have no idea what their "normal" camps are like, but we had a horrible experience with Traveling Players' Virtual 2020 Summer Camp. Absolutely feel as this was a fraud. My wife met with the staff prior to signing up and researched the program. They charged an obscene amount for a "virtual" camp ($2500), and our daughter ended up with just a tiny bit part. One would think with the entire panoply of artistic selections, they could have found works that were more inclusive of large casts. Instead, she spent most of her time just observing on a screen instead of quality instruction and interaction I would have expected for this price point. What's worse, is during sign up they drove hard for recruiting more participants and asked for referrals. I'm not saying my daughter is "Hollywood talent", but she achieved "Distinction" in the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. My brother attending the Interlochen Arts Academy, and I attended Cranbrook, so I have some clue as to what consists of a quality performing arts experience. Not even going to think of giving this company a chance post-COVID.Mark Mueller

I began at Traveling Players Ensemble (TPE) as a camper in 2011, and the moment that I got to camp I never wanted to leave. I cannot recommend this program enough! I have been with this organization in some capacity for about 10 years and am now a staff member. The support I was given during my time as a camper helped me blossom as both a performer and a person. I was able to work in an incredibly positive and fun environment, where I never felt afraid to try new things or fail. The time in the outdoors was beneficial to my health in many ways and there is nothing like setting up a tent in the rain or gathering around a campfire at night to form strong bonds. I made friends for life at TPE and also gained confidence in myself and my skills. I now attend college for theatre with several Traveling Players alums, whom I love! TPE truly changed my life and I could not give enough thanks to this amazing program. If you're considering sending someone you know here, don't hesitate. It is truly a magical place.Francesca Sewell

This was a great class to participate in, extremely hands on and very interactive! Jen Rudin gave great advice and insight when we performed our monologues and always gave encouragement to actors who needed to dig a little deeper in trying out her "notes". Bottom line, Jen wants to see actors win and she gives the tools necessary to achieve your actor dreams and goals! Highly recommend the Moonlit Wings Acting masterclass and her book, "Confessions of a Casting Director" by Jen Rudin to actors and performers alike!Elle B

Moonlit Wings has the best camps that not only teach children about what it means to be an actor/a creative, but what it means to work as a team to create something magical!! The plays are put together in a short period of time and the performances are still phenomenal and so well thought out! I am always amazed at how much the children learn and develop from the camps. I highly recommend Moonlit Wings!!Rawan Chaya

I can’t say enough about Moonlit Wings. My daughter started when she was seven and enjoyed camp there through her teens. The camp has a wonderful community feel and the counselors are passionate about what they do. The quality of the productions was great and most of all, it was apparent how much fun the kids were having. Five stars and then some for this gem of a camp – highly recommend!Beth Gallagher

I was a student at Lopez Studios for 10 years and it legitimately changed my life. Through the lessons, mentoring, coaching, theatrical productions, and so much more that Lopez offered to me and my siblings, my greatest passions in life were unlocked and my talents discovered. While studying piano, voice, and acting, I had some very memorable and meaningful experiences with multiple instructors. The ones who were the most impactful in my personal journey with the performing arts were Laura Esh (piano), Jennifer Kessler (acting), and Victor Lopez (voice). The founder of the studio was more than just a music teacher to me; he was my mentor, my coach, my friend, my collaborator, my songwriting partner, my role model, and my biggest cheerleader with the possible exception of my parents. He is to this day the only voice teacher I’ve had who was not only 100% supportive about me learning to sing in different genres, but also fully capable of teaching and demonstrating in a WIDE variety of genres at such a high level. This influenced my own performance track and inspired me to pass it on by teaching my voice students in the same way. When I returned to Lopez Studios in 2018 to teach, I was so excited to be part of what they were doing. I was quite pleased (though not surprised) to find that the staff was even more skilled and more fun to work with than I had imagined they would be. The mission was the same, and the quality of education our students received was as great as it ever was in my memory, if not better. I taught there for a year before I moved out-of-state for grad school and my husband’s job. In a perfect world, Lopez Studios would relocate to Nashville, and I’d have my dream job once again. As it is, I can’t wait to come back and music-direct for a camp there this summer! The bottom line is this: I would absolutely recommend Lopez Studios for anyone who is passionate about performing!Hallie Bisaga

Sometimes in one’s life, they happen upon something unexpected that turns out to be life changing. We first came upon Lopez Studios to audition for a show! My son got a role in that show, but also found the place that would be instrumental in not only developing him as a great performer, but also as a human being. Lopez Studios became my son’s “home away from home” offering extreme excellence in his voice and acting development, as is evidenced by the Lopez legacy of stellar careers in entertainment, and also it was a safe and fun family atmosphere in which to develop himself as a person. Victor Lopez became that mentor that makes a huge difference in a young man’s life. The atmosphere at Lopez is consistent with every teacher and the opportunities are vast in so many areas, voice, music, acting, and shows. My son spent his summers in their camps from age 11 until he graduated from High School! I would encourage any family to choose Lopez Studios for their child. It will be one of your greatest parenting decisions.Carla O'Brien

As a middle and high schooler, I auditioned for and participated in Lopez plays yearly, enrolled in their acting and dance classes, took private voice and acting lessons, and sang in their Christmas choir. I have countless wonderful memories and friendships and mentorships that empowered me as a performer and an overall person. I also worked for the studio for 3 years as a drama camp counselor as well as participated in their teen camp, and toured with their Lopez Youth Performing Arts group. And my grandmother, brother, and I took a Lopez trip to NYC to see The Lion King and participate in a workshop with Broadway actors. I am planning to return to Lopez for adult voice lessons in the future and would highly recommend their program to any potential student or student parent. Thank you for everything you've invested in me, Mr. Lopez and co!Bethany Joy

My daughter joined Flamenco 4 kids! without any experience whatsoever to Spanish dance and she completely fell in love with it. Mostly because of Magdalena, the instructor, who is amazing with kids, extremely creative and resourceful with all the tools and methodology to get them inspired, actively learning and most important of all: laughing and enjoying themselves!Eliana Prada

I have been so happy with Magdalena as my daughter (7) started flamenco classes with her this past year. She's super energetic – perfect to keep my daughter engaged, SO FUN and really is gifted as a dancer and instructor. Highly recommend her for any kid interested in dance. She also teaches in Spanish too… so another bonus. ¡Olé y Olé!Liz Garza

We’ve been dancing with Magdalena for years. She is an excellent teacher and creates a warm, supportive community for her students. She instills in them a love for the dance, music and culture of flamenco. Been fantastic to be part of her extended flamenco world!Rachel Farbiarz

My 8 year old son first did one of the 3 week summer camps, and is now enrolled in group piano. His playing abilities have really progressed rapidly, and he enjoys playing. He even tolerates practicing at home most days. I'd certainly recommend Levine for both summer camp and also weekly lessons during the school year. If the weather is nice, there's a small outdoor play area for siblings.Corey Newman

Administration is a mess. I was ignored by different people. I don’t know this place, but at my job, I was expected to reply and respond when asked a work-related question.Han Chen

I've been at Levine for four years now. My violin has improved so much because of it, it's been an amazing experience so far.Rojeana

I saw Dracula this weekend and was so impressed and delighted by the experience. I can’t believe this gem of a theater was hiding under my nose all these years. The stage was quite simple, but the cast made the story come alive through very creative movement and props. An unexpected bonus: the seats are super spacious. We’re talking “don’t even have to stand up to let people get to the middle seats” spacious. Yes, please! I’m excited to see another show here.Ashley Schiller

We saw Dracula this past Saturday — spectacular!!!! We were riveted by the incredible action, mesmerizing performance of Dan Istrate, and the entire cast's personalities and skill. I immediately wanted to see it again, but, alas, we had to journey home to Chapel Hill. We'll definitely remember this stunning, powerful take on a familiar story and adored that so many were from Eastern Europe, with Romanian spoken, to boot. Just amazing!Allegra Gulino

Always awestruck and moved by the incredible talent, energy, creativity, physicality, music and overall commitment of this fine ensemble. Synetic consistently brings some of the most exciting theatre I see every year and I have four local DC area theatre subscriptions. They are in a class all their own, and I will continue to support their work. Huzzah!Nick Newlin

I attended the Flamenco Men performance on Saturday evening. While I appreciate the music including the classical guitar and singers, this year the acoustics were unbalanced. The percussion overshot every sound on stage and the voices were lost. The audience enjoyed the male flamenco performers however, each act was disjointed, too long and lacked a cohesive theme. The performance was more modern dance than flamenco. The cello was out of place and it’s sound was tedious and at times untuned. The beauty of flamenco is the subtle interchange between percussion, guitar, voice and dance. This weekend’s performance while an achievement was overshadowed in excessive sound and lack of focus on the stage. Quite a disappointment.D Delewski

Great theatre, location, repertoire. The theatre itself is intimate though capacious, with good sight lines and sound. Stagecraft is of the highest quality. The neighbourhood is vibrant. The slate of plays they put on are challenging for both the production and audience sides. Lastly, the staff are engaged, professional, and helpful.Marc Ness

Went on a 3rd grade field trip, saw a play about Picasso. Perfect content for the kids, emphasized he zest for life and living to the fullest. Bilingual production. Really in impressed. Located downtown DC. Rough commute for showtime, got stuck in am traffic. Lovely theater, small and intimate, but professional.Jean Horner