Artisan Center Theater Reviews

Fantastic performance of West Side Story! Maria and Tony had stellar voices, and the ending was even more moving than the movie version. Bravo!

Great play, acting, characters, directing and props, costumes, etc. Only issue I had, and reason to remove at least a star, was a few in the audience that caughed constantly Saturday night, north side 2nd and 3rd row the entire first half. One woman came in late after the play started and sat in the middle of 3 empty seats on the 2nd row and proceeded to caugh constantly. Along with silence you cell phones, please request people close their mouth, cover it, eat a caugh drop or please exit because you are extremely annoying and I dont want your strep throat or virus.

My husband and I saw "Joseph..." recently. Unbelievably good! I always enjoy the Artisan Center Theater productions, but this one simply blew me away. How can they do so much lively dancing and beautifully choreographed routines in such a small space? It is beyond me. Everyone was wonderful.

I took my 2 1/2 year old grandson to his first play! We saw Peter Pan Jr., he could not have loved it more. For a very active toddler to sit still and smile for over an hour was amazing! He talked about it all the way home. We can t wait to take him to Beauty and the Beast on Saturday and Winnie the Pooh next month!

Love their performances. Don't feel safe in their parking lot at night.

Enjoyed "Charlotte's Web" here as a child; so happy to share this place with my little boy. Fun times, fun day. Great production, great people.

I brought my Cub Scout Pack to see Willie Wonka Jr. and they sat in amazement throughout the entire performance. I loved looking down the row at their faces especially during the Oompa Loompa songs. Willie Wonka, Charlie, and Mike TV were the favorites among most of the Scouts, but ALL of the young actors and actresses were wonderful.
It was all smiles for my gang..and for that I truly appreciate the wonderful cast and crew over at Artisan Theater!!
Cubmaster
Erica Smalls

Great productions and great people! There's not a bad seat in the theater and the actors are very talented. We love going and choose Artisan any day over fighting the traffic at Bass Hall and Fair Park.

Great theatre and not a bad seat in the house. Right there in the middle of the action and sat right next to the director. The show was so well done and the cost was a great value. We will be back!

You've got to come to a show here. They're all great. Have come a dozen times over the years and never been disappointed

I took my daughter to watch Curious George and all I can say is WOW! You all are fantastic. There is so much talent at the Artisan. I am so happy that I purchased a membership. I can't wait to return for The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast!

The play Amon was awesome. Such a wonderful reminder of life back in the 40 s and 50 s when I was growing up in Fort Worth.

"Newsies" is fun. We will definitely be back.

It is it's amazing with the folks at artisan can do on a 30 ft by 30 ft stage.

I really enjoyed The Hunchback of Notre Dame at thre Artisan Center Theater in Hurst. The actors were all awesome and the singing was fantastic. So much talent!!! I went on twofer Tuesday which was BOGO. Even at full price it would have been a great value!

My husband and I have only going to 2 plays at Artisan and absolutely loved both Zorro and AMON! We loved them so much I'm gonna try to talk him into becoming season ticket holders!!!!

Great show! Loved the performance by 14 year old Tony

I had a wonderful time and the cast of the Wizard of Oz was superb.

We had a great time the show and the actors were awesome. It was opening weekend of the show that we saw and someone had turned off the A/C the night before so it was a little hot in the theater. We will go back and see another show

AMON - incredible production! We laughed, cheered, and cried as Amon G Carter came to life before our eyes. Remarkable man, wonderful portrayal.

My family loved the show and had a terrific experience at the theater. The cast for Elf was wonderful and the set design was perfect! It is a great way to get Christmas cheer this season.

The Cast for Friday night's Willy Wonka Jr was absolutely incredible. The actor who played Willy Wonka could be on Broadway! Highly recommend this theater --- I have never been disappointed with the quality of their shows. The only reason I put 4 stars is that their shows do not start on time -- we waited over 20 minutes past the start time for the show to begin.

Wonderful little theater!! Saw Westside Story tonight (7/24) & was fantastic!!

Meet Me in St. Louis was wonderfully presented. We enjoyed the show so much that we bought season tickets for 2019!

marvelous show, great performers, wonderful.awesome.marvelous venue!! every seat is perfection in this quaint theater.

Newsies was another must see production. All lead characters were strong and vibrant on stage. Costumes were outstanding.
A job well done!!
I must admit I had to go to the doctor for sinusitis, due to breathing in the mist of the fog machine. I knew after two breaths that I was in trouble. In my opinion, the fog was not necessary. It did not add to the play. Fog coming out when the office scene is being played wasn't needed. People seated around me felt the same. I'm guessing at least 50 percent of your audience is over 50 years old and they too don't enjoy breathing in the fog. I know it's said that it has no effect, but it does to me. Just a suggestion.

My husband and a couple of friends had been looking forward to this because they had been great fans as little ones and they were ecstatic with this play. I was not a fan of that era of country music but I left with a totally new appreciation. I love Always Patsy Cline

The Artisan Theater is a fun experience. It's a great way to be involved in a community and watch young actors bloom as they hone their craft.

Our most recent show was Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. and it was EXCELLENT. The scenes, the actors, the music all beautifully done! I'm not sure how many shows we've attended at this point but it is several and we are always amazed by how they use the space they have, how they use and change the scenery, just the overall creativity of the whole Artisan team!!!

I just took my granddaughter to see The Little Mermaid and we had a great time! The production and actors were excellent! I love being able to take her to a family friendly show!

We love Artisan Center Theater and have attended their productions many times over the years. The most recent one, Amon! The Ultimate Texan was a real delight! I ve lived in Fort Worth for over 40 years, but there was so much that I didn t know about The contributions of Amon Carter to Ft. Worth and Tarrant County. Don t miss this production. Take your grandma and your kids to anything that Artisan produces. They will love it!

First time and it won't be our last. The family loved it and the cast provided a great show. I even won a free ticket.... nice!!

We always enjoy the plays and have an amazing experience!! Thank you!!

Artisan Center Theater is a local gem and never disappoints. The talent is always superb and Zorro! was no exception. Simply outstanding.

Marvelous -- great to see such talent in our own community. Timeless music and humor. Each cast member gave his or her own important sparkle to the story that unfolded. The songs and dances of last century came alive for us. Special efffects were ingeniously carried out.
Don Heitzman was stellar himself -- humor of Charlie Davenport was true-to-life Don. Hope to see another production soon.

I love the whole experience!! This was our first time here. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They went to great measure to please the crowd. The songs were beautifully song. I will definately bring my family of 5 back here. Thank you we enjoy ourselvesand took picture after the show. Just lovely!!

The can soda was $2 (5 soda= 10 ) wow

Clara LOVED it! She liked the Honey Pot the best!! She liked the dancing at the end with the characters!

I have been bringing my grandchildren here for years and have enjoyed watching you grow. Mary Poppins was your best production yet. Congratulations!

My granddaughter and I had a ball! The seating was perfect, the price was wonderful and we throughly enjoyed every minute!

We were blown away with Willy Wonka Junior! It was fantastic! The singing, acting, special effects, and set were all amazing! We laughed so hard when Augustus rose up from the vat of chocolate! Willy could be on Broadway. He was superb! To all the cast.... Bravo!!

This was second time visiting the Artisan Theater and it was just as satisfying as the first. How they can perform and bring out each major part of a movie is amazing. Of you haven't gone you are missing out!!! Only next time I will not choose a seat that isn't the pull down theater type. The individual chairs that are on the end of Row 1South Side were NOT at all comfortable.

Love how they invited kids to dance on stage at end

Once again the cast and crew shone! Wizard of Oz was spectacularly and creatively done.

The Kinders from Justin Elementary came to the Artisan Center Theater yesterday to see Fancy Nancy and it was one of our best field trips ever! The kids, teachers and parents LOVED it! From the wonderful production, intimate stage area and set, to the ease of being seated... it was just a fantastic trip. We can't wait to come back next year!

Cast although young, was well prepared for presenting West Side Story. Voices we're more than adequate. Canned musical score is the only negative factor. Good family entertainment at a reasonable price.

Attended opening night of Annie Get Your Gun! Great show and cast is wonderful!

Nice, cozy and up-close theater experience! Loved it! Wish there was a bar for alcoholic beverages.

I have seen West Side Story many times, but this was by far the best I have seen. It was amazing! Everyone is in for a real treat!

Enjoyed the show! Great job finding people to play the right parts! There were no insignificant parts. The expression on everyone's face made the play so believable! Keep up the great work!!

Fun, family atmosphere. Saw Anne of Green Gables and it was VERY well done!

It was a wonderful presentation of The Wizard of Oz!!! The munchkin coroner s really truley sincerely dead! Is one of my favorite lines. The whole presentation was full of well executed lines and action. The transition of the trees, poppies and snow was excellent.

Two concerns:

The sheet covering the yellow brick road is dangerous. Sitting on the south side corner near the curtain, Dorothy cane running out and almost took a bad tumble.

Also, Dorothy s microphone is being overshadowed by the rest of the music and it s muffled. Her voice is beautiful, but hard to hear.

Thanks for all you do to entertain us.

Stephen and Vicki Findley

We went to see a local version of Mary Poppins, the play. The actress who portrayed Mary Poppins was very good. She even reminded me of Julie Andrews.

Absolutely loved this show! High energy! Great acting, singing and dancing! A must see! If you love theater, this show will not disappoint.

Amon, The Ultimate Texan was a great show. The writing and acting above all expectations. Yes, the history of Amon Carter needs to be taught in our area schools-or all of Texas. Carter did so many good things for Texas.

Excellent service to patrons! Children were dynamic performers and staff was enthusiastic and proud and performance, exceptional!

Great show, and even better service. My wife and I will be back.

Wonderful experience!! We saw Pinkicious and we were so impressed by the show, the set, the singing and acting - all of it! We brought our 4 year old and 2 year old and they had so much fun! I think I enjoyed the show as much as my kids! We also appreciated the mini dance party after the show where the cast sang and interacted with the kids. Getting to take pictures with the cast on the way out was a real treat, too! We will certainly be back for more shows in the future!

The family and I try to go at least every other month would definitely recommend

My daughter loves to come and see the children s shows here! It is cool to see such talented kids perform! A fun experience! We recently visited with my daughter's girl scout troop as well. The whole staff was so helpful and everything was so easy on my end. The actors were so sweet to the girls. They turned on the stage lights so the troop could get a picture together and asked them about their troop and posed for pictures with our kids and many others. Overall another great experience! We love the Artisan!

Very good experience ya'll where understanding about our being late

Every show I have seen here has been top notch! The drinks are always cold and the staff is always friendly and accommodating. When you go to a play at the Artisan, it feels like you are visiting a welcoming and talented family.

My daughter and I have been going to the Artisan for 5 years...
We have enjoyed every production..
We tend to love the musicals...
Who doesn t???
And who doesn t love a well known Disney Musical??

The Little Mermaid was Magical...beautiful...Fun and well done...

It was fun to watch a few little girls so taken with Ariel..
It was more fun watching the grown man next to me who didn t know the story at all.., laugh and enjoy!!!

Congrats to all the crew and cast!!!
It WAS AMAZING!!!

The chef was a perfect fit
Prince Erics and Ariel s voices are so beautiful ...

The eels were too great!!

Blessings
Gayle Copeland

This is a wonderful theatre with high quality family oriented entertainment and an equally wonderful place for people of all ages to sing, dance, and act on stage with exceptionally talented directors and choreographers. All it cost is your time and energy. (Classes and workshops are also available)

This theatre is wonderful and I have been going to it since I was a kid. It's family friendly when kid shows and larger stage shows. Perfect for whoever you're bringing. Weather you're looking to perform or watch a show, the actors managers, directors, and staff have always been phanominal. They have lots of seating including wheel chair space and big rehearsal space. Concessions are only $1 or $2. The only con I could possibly think off is the parking lot has lots of pot holes, which is unfortunate, but there is plenty of free parking. Tickets here I believe range between $16-$20. All of over a wonderful theatre and wonderful people.

As always we had an awesome experience but this time we came as a group of Girl Scouts. The theater was really accommodating for groups including pre-ordering concessions. All of my girls and parents really enjoyed it.

We love the Artisan Theater, which is a perfect venue for little ones and adults! My toddler has seen 3 shows here - all a success! Willy Wonka was great and we both really enjoyed this production. The actor playing Willy Wonka was absolutely perfect for the role.

This is a family owned theater that puts on some wonderful musicals and plays using volunteers from the community. The actors are not compensated but simply do this out of their love for the theater. My son has been in several productions and made great friends there. The theater feature seating on all sides of the stage so everyone has the opportunity to see the actors face to face but you will occasionally have a characters back turned toward you. The best seating is on the north and south sides of the stage. There are refreshments in the lobby or about two dollars each. The setting is intimate and is a great place to go with a small group. If you go with the group of 15 or more people, you get a substantial discount nearly 25%. You can purchase your tickets through the theater's website and can select your seats at the time of your reservation. This is a family friendly theater and so you can always take your children with you.

Great show. Mostly for children and grandchildren and they really do enjoy it. I am glad they were able to get standbys on the waiting list into the theater to see it.

As a first time visitor, I was really pleased with the preformance. The employees were very welcoming, and showed such professionalism. I will definitely refer people to this theater, such a great experience!

The Lion King was a surpurb children's production. The creative costumes and sets were second only to the talented performers!

First time attending a play & it was a great experience. The play Beauty & the Beast was wonderfully performed! I would definitely go again.

Wonderful, informative, interesting, so creative! Thank you!

Nice and friendly people . The play was awesome too ...

Elf is the perfect fun Christmas show and a "must see" for all ages!

Such a great place run by great, talented people. My 11 yr old son is taking acting classes at the Artisan Academy and really enjoys everything he is learning.

I attended West Side Story at Artisan recently by chance. I dropped my daughter off with some friends and the staff at Artisan said that there were likely to be a few seats remaining so I took the opportunity and bought a last minute ticket.

Having seen previous productions, I was already familiar with the venue and this time was no different. The creative backdrops and visuals were complements to the enthusiastic musical numbers and dance scenes from the actors.

As West Side Story is familiar to many having been on Broadway and the big screen, Artisan and everyone involved did a great job bringing those familiar songs back and I would definitely recommend it as a must see!

I've seen many shows at The Artisan and it's always a good time. I love the community theater feel and the quality of the performances is fantastic! Oh, and I love the popcorn too. PS - Denise Jasper is my favorite star on your stages!

We celebrated our daughter turning 6 yesterday at Pinkalicious with family & friends. This was the first time we had attended the Artisan and it was a pleasant surprise! The theater was inviting and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. The kids had an absolute blast and were entertained the entire time! We loved that we were able to purchase snacks to enjoy during the show. The actors ranged in age and surprised us with their musical talents, dancing skills and ability to carry the show. What a lovely day! The kids said, it was the best day ever! We can t wait to come back.