Very nice theater and seating. I’ve been to other community college theaters and the Cypress one blows them away! I saw the Wedding Singer Musical and it was really well done! Great sound and lighting. It tends to get really cold in there, so bring a jacket.
Irma E.
Place rating: 3 Long Beach, CA
The Cypress College Fine Arts Theater has alot of potential. For having recently watched the Off-Broadway rock musical Little Shop of Horrors.(Remember the movie about the people-eating plant back in the 80’s starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin?) I wasn’t expecting much but I completely enjoyed myself. The cast played their roles just right, always in character and always on point. Despite the small amount of stage room, the production team did a good job on props and portraying the different scenes. The theater itself isn’t as grand as the Pantages. But, it’s college theater, it offers you just enough. Their seating are stadium style seats and may squeak from time to time upon adjusting your derrière but serves it’s purpose well. They offer refreshments during intermission. Gummy bears, candy bars, chips, soda and water. Unhealthy and inexpensive. Their restrooms need a little updating. i.e. more stalls. Women’s restrooms never have enough stalls and the line can get pretty long. All in all, this place is what it is. It’s local, it’s decent, it’s great for the smaller productions such as this one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ 3⁄5 Ambiance — The mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere. 2⁄5 Service –Helpful, accommodating, efficient, delivery and speed? 3⁄5 Food /Merchandise — Quality, taste, presentation. 4⁄5 Price — Reasonable, inexpensive, high priced? (Based on Irma’s review rating rubric — )